The Renault Zoe is a supermini electric vehicle. Since 2013, the Zoe has been the all-time top selling all-electric car in the French market, with more than 100,000 units registered through June 2020 [1].
2012 Renault Zoe ZE
- Usable energy = 22kWh (25.92kWh total)
- Configuration = 96s2p
- Cell = 36Ah
- Pack weight = 280kg
2016 Renault Zoe ZE 40
- Usable energy = 41kWh (44.1kWh total)
- Configuration = 96s2p
- Cell = LG Chem 63/65Ah
- Pack weight = 305kg
Note: the later Zoe ZE 40 has the same battery as the ZE 50 and is software limited in energy capacity [2].
2019 Renault Zoe ZE 50
- Usable energy = 52kWh (54.7kWh total)
- Configuration = 96s2p
- Cell = LGX E78
- Pack weight = 326kg
All three of these packs have used LG Chem pouch cells as the basis for the packs. Increasing the capacity of the cell at each update, but also increasing the usable window at each update.
Future Direction
It has been reported that Luca de Meo, Renault CEO, has announced that the brand’s all-electric ZOE will be discontinued between 2023 and 2024. The ZOE, which is the best selling electric car in Europe, will be replaced by the Renault R5. This is all part of Renault’s ‘Renaulution’ strategy that will be implemented over the coming years.
ElectricDrives
It is interesting to compare this pack to the Nissan Leaf.
Similar vehicles and offering in terms of specifications and user base.
In terms of battery pack gravimetric energy density the Renault Zoe s ahead of the Nissan Leaf at each update.
References:
- Renault EV Sales In France Is Booming: 17,650 ZOE Sold In H1 2020, InsideEVs
- New generation Renault ZOE battery details, PushEVs
- Renault Zoe electric car to be discontinued by 2024 and replaced by Renault R5, ElectricDrives
Key Pack Metrics
When designing a battery pack you will always be asked to benchmark it. For this there are a number of key metrics