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In reply to: Introductions
I’m wondering what battery issues you refer to, but that will fit better in another forum.
Yes – see Leaf thread.
My name is Bob, I live in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire in Scotland, just south west of Glasgow. I have pre-reservation in the UK no.5, ordered my Zoe on the evening of the day it was released
I’m curious – what was the date? I got #172 on 1 May.
Only disappointment I have with the Zoe is that they are not doing the Diamante run wheels for either the 15/16? wheels which of course have the special tyres, the special fantastic looking wheel is only available in the 17? rims, really disappointing.
True, but there are other alloy wheels available as Zoe accessories from Renault – I’ll dig out the details if you’re interested.
In reply to: Introductions
I’m wondering what battery issues you refer to, but that will fit better in another forum.
I just hope that Renault + electronics + first model + microsoft will work. I’m hoping / guessing they will really try to make this model work as it is the flagship of the coming generation of cars. They have a lot riding on this model, so they really can’t afford it to be unreliable.
In reply to: Introductions
Welcome, guys.
Emile – you’ve written a pretty good summary there for the Zoe. I just hope it lives up to all our expectations! My biggest concern is that it will turn out to have the same battery issues as the Leaf, though as you say it’s less of a worry when the battery is leased.In reply to: Introductions
I’m Emile, gadget freak, science fan, EV lover and a pilot. Live in the Netherlands (Almere) and my Zoé reservation (for a black Intense 16″ rims) is number 105. Currently own a Prius (2nd gen), an electric foldable bicycle and a Honda ST1300A Pan European motorcycle.
My personal reasons to get a Zoé are several. I tend to be an early adapter and have followed the EV revolution unfold since the movie “Who killed the electric car”. I also see the huge scientific body of evidence indicating the damage we are doing due to our oil addiction / dependence. And I just love the technical design of an EV compared to an oil burner. No heat, no vibrations, no noise, instant torque, no gears, just one moving part, reliable, no maintenance, super efficient. It just makes a piston engine look like a steam machine.
On top of that the Zoé has great looks, is very practical being designed as an EV from the start, has cool software features and can grow with battery evolution without write off risks due to the lease construction. It’s one great car to show skeptics that the future is already here and it’s looking bright!
Hope to learn all the ins and outs of the Zoé here, great site so far.
My favorite commercial: http://youtu.be/Nn__9hLJKAk
In reply to: Charging
Mitja,
As far as I know Renault has released nothing publicly about how the battery is cooled – which suggests it does not have a sophisticated cooling system. Given the trouble Renault’s partner Nissan has had with its Leaf in hot climates in Arizona and elsewhere in the US one might wonder if any launch delays are connected to revisions to the cooling system.
In reply to: Charging
Are there any information on how the battery temperature is handled in ZOE?
I’ve heard Leaf only has a standard ventilator for the battery and there have been unsatisfied (with range) buyers in the USA’s hot states Arizona etc.
Opel Ampera for examle has its battery in a liquid that keeps its temperature stabile by the the battery’s own power.In reply to: About
In reply to: About
Yes, the rent is really something anybody can afford, when compared to fuel cost. There’s also some information, that ZOE will have different-better battery pack in 2014, so renting is a wise thing to do.
Have you heard Z.E. voice.
It seems somewhat out of space, but when I imagine a city without roaring of fuel driven cars, this sound actually tries to be pleasant to my ears.
In reply to: About
Thanks for explicit answer. I can calculate my expenses math now a bit more.
I imagine I should calculate a full insurance cost for my future zoe as well-especially insurance regarding theft. Let’s say my car gets stolen-Renault would probably want full price of the battery back.In reply to: About
Mitja,
Renault haven’t yet officially given full details of the Zoe’s battery lease options. However, I don’t think 25000km per year would cost twice as much as 12000km per year – a good (though approximate) guide is probably the data we already have for the Fluence Z.E. where 25000km on a 36 month contract costs just 128 euro per month:
http://www.renault.fr/gamme-renault/vehicules-electriques/fluence-ze/fluence-ze/ze-battery/
I’d say high mileage drivers actually do pretty well in this scheme.
