Finally making a comeback after many new EVs have made their way into Malaysia, the new 2023 Renault Zoe has been launched in Malaysia. It is now available in two variants, with prices starting from RM165,000. It is also available on a subscription program with prices starting from RM2,799 per month.
- Renault Zoe R110 – RM165,000
- Renault Zoe R135 – RM179,000
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Still based on the same underpinnings as the Zoe that we have become familiar with in Malaysia, the new 2023 Renault Zoe tweaks its looks slightly to keep up with modern design trends. The Zoe measures 4,087 mm long, 1,562 mm tall, and 1,945 mm wide. Essentially slightly larger than a Perodua Myvi, the Zoe sits on a set of 16-inch wheels.
On the outside, standard features on the Zoe include:
- Full LED headlights with C-shape DRLs
- 16-inch alloy wheels with 10-spoke design
- Front fog lights
- Black and Solid White Colour Options
The R135 Zoe adds:
- 16-inch alloy wheels with 16-spoke design
- No front fog lights
- Additional Blue, Purple, and Red body colours
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As for battery and range, both versions of the Renault Zoe are equipped with a 52-kWh battery pack. The ‘base’ R110 gets 395 km of range while the R135 gets 386 km of range from the same battery. This is since the R110 outputs 110 hp (metric) and 225 Nm while the R135 outputs 135 hp (metric) and 245 Nm.
As for charging, both the R110 and R135 can handle a maximum AC charging speed of 22 kW and a maximum DC charging speed of 50 kW. With 22-kW AC charging, the Zoe can be charged from 0 to 100% in 3 hours. 50-kW DC charging brings the Zoe from 0 to 80% state of charge (SOC) in 70 minutes. The 2023 Renault Zoe can also be charged at a rate of 7.4kW (AC single phase) and this will take 9.5 hours.
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Inside, standard interior features of the Zoe include:
- Automatic climate control
- 10-inch customizable driver screen
- 7-inch touchscreen head unit compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 6 speakers
- Black fabric seats
- A standard rearview mirror
- Electric adjustable side mirrors
- Reverse sensors
The Zoe R135 adds the following interior amenities:
- Offline Navigation
- Rear USB charging ports
- Black leather-cloth combination upholstery
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- Electric adjustable and foldable side mirrors
- Front and reverse sensors
- Reverse Camera
- Hands-Free park assist
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In the safety department, the 2023 Renault Zoe comes equipped with the following as standard:
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Hill Start Assist (HAS)
- Tyre Pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- 4 airbags
The range-topping Zoe R135 adds:
- Auto High Beam
- Blind Spot Warning
Included in the retail price of the 2023 Renault Zoe is a 3-year/100,000km base vehicle and electric powertrain warranty. The Zoe also comes with an 8-year/160,000km EV battery warranty.
Besides being available for regular purchase, the Renault Zoe is also available through a subscription program with tenures ranging from 1 to 3 years. Prices start at RM2,799 per month all the way up to RM3,999 per month depending on the variant.
| Zoe R110 monthly subscription | Zoe R135 monthly subscription | |
| 3 years | RM2,799 | RM2,999 |
| 2 years | RM3,299 | RM3,499 |
| 1 year | RM3,799 | RM3,999 |
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