Renault Zoe, Europe's Best-Selling Electric Car Last Year with 100,000 Units Sold

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] The Renault Zoe sold 100,000 units in Europe last year, ranking first in the European electric vehicle (EV) market.

Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 25th that the European sales volume of the electric car Zoe increased by 114% compared to the previous year, reaching 100,657 units, securing the top spot in the European EV market. Zoe is the first model to surpass 100,000 units in annual sales in the European electric vehicle market.

According to Renault Samsung Motors, the total European electric vehicle market size last year was 755,941 units, with Zoe holding a market share of 13.3%. The Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID.3 sold 86,599 units and 53,138 units respectively, ranking second and third.

The Renault Zoe, launched in 2012, is the model with the highest cumulative sales in the European electric vehicle market, with a total of 279,331 units sold up to last year. It is also the only third-generation model currently on sale among electric vehicles.

The Renault Zoe is equipped with a 100 kW R245 motor, delivering a maximum output of 136 horsepower and a maximum torque of 25 kg·m, accelerating from a standstill to 50 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The driving range on a full charge is 309 km (395 km based on WLTP), and using a 50 kW DC fast charger, it can travel approximately 150 km with a 30-minute charge.

Kim Tae-jun, Head of Sales at Renault Samsung, said, "The Renault Zoe is the only third-generation model currently on sale among electric vehicles, fulfilling the practicality sought by many customers," adding, "In 2021, we expect it to be a good choice for customers prioritizing practicality in the domestic electric vehicle market as well."

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