New Delay for Renault Zoe

It is reported in Les Echos that the launch of the Zoe has slipped again. This week the Renault group is quoted as saying that the launch will be:

“mass market in spring 2013” in France, which will be later expanded to other countries in Europe “during the second half of the year”

However, when Renault opened bookings of the vehicle last March at the Geneva Motor Show, it first talked about:

“the fall of 2012” before discussing “the end of 2012” then “early 2013”

The reason for the discrepancy is given as the difficult development of the R-Link multimedia system. According to a source close to Renault, ‘the group did not take the right technical options to be economic and is now paying for it with a less than optimal solution’.

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February 7, 2013 at 02:39 #1872

PerLyngemark
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Well it depends on how many that have been ordered so far as well as when those deliveries started.

Also not sure WHO got those cars, were they for consumers, or for showrooms? So wish Renault could respond to us that have booked, after all we were supposed to get news first…

February 20, 2013 at 15:02 #1971

PerLyngemark
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I got some news today and yesterday from Renault Zoe on FaceBook.

1. It seems that there are 1000 ZOEs for French customers end of March

http://www.forococheselectricos.com/2013/02/renault-zoe-precio-primeras-entregas.html

2. Other countries, like Spain, have received their first ZOEs today (for show rooms or for training), customer deliveries are expected in May.

http://www.motorpasion.com/renault/llegan-a-espana-los-primeros-renault-zoe

Since I ordered mine I have not heard a beep from Renault nor any reseller, the money has been taken from my account though… Anyone heard anything? Anyone asked to confirm the specs or pay more money?

February 20, 2013 at 21:52 #1974

Trevor Larkum
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I’ve heard nothing personally, no confirmation of specs or payment of more money.

It’s good news about the deliveries, though. I was starting to wonder if they would every happen!

February 20, 2013 at 21:59 #1977

dbdb
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I recently contact Renault UK customer service to ask about the delays.

After three weeks they could not find any information from Renault France about the delivery to the UK except the general statement “Summer 2013”.

I find this very disappointing that Renault UK are not informed of what is going on!

February 20, 2013 at 22:05 #1828

Nosig
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Noticed this remark a few days ago in the Renault ZE facebook comments from Renault ZE:
Renault ZE @Massimiliano: we can’t blame you for that! ZOE is on its way: already launched in France and mass deliveries will start in Spring there and will follow elsewhere in Europe in the second quarter of 2013
Friday at 11:52am

[Nosig – I found this post from 2 February, sorry it seemed to have got lost in the system]

February 21, 2013 at 04:05 #1996

PerLyngemark
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2000 ZOEs have been sold in France so far, but no information about the other countries.

This is the first time I buy a brand new car from a pre-booking, normally how long time before they start making “my ZOE” would they need to know the color and other specs?

February 21, 2013 at 16:32 #1999

mervync13
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Have spoken to Renault UK they have told me Zoe deliveries to the UK will start on 6th June. Is this just another date pulled out of thin air, we’ll see!

February 22, 2013 at 02:20 #2001

PerLyngemark
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6th of June is still within Q2… but much later than Spain. It sure would be nice to have it before the summer starts and the kids get off school.

February 28, 2013 at 09:23 #2051

Buzzar
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Just tried the reservation link on the Renault ZE website and got this

ERROR
404

THE PAGE YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR DOESN’T EXIST ANYMORE.
YOU CAN GO BACK TO THE HOMEPAGE BY CLICKING HERE.

February 28, 2013 at 21:57 #2054

Trevor Larkum
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Buzzar – I’d heard that might happen, and that it’s a good sign. It means that ‘real’ ordering is open (i.e. you just go to a dealer and order a Zoe) so reservation is no longer required.
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