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Hi All, I have done some sluthing. In Europe the Zoe comes with the same cable we get here and a Renault branded Schuko (2 pin continental European plug) "Flexi-charger" which enables the car to charge at a normal home powerpoint. So Renault Australia are simply panicing because one Zoe had a failur...

If anyone looks at the Renault website it contradicts itself

One part says min 7.6kw Charging and other part 3.2kw.

And what nonsense if I bought the Renault adaptor from Europe (10A single phase) and then just used adaptor for Australian plug end. They couldn’t blame that surely!

I just used that as a technical reason. As others have said: Renault needs to give a technical reason to makes this assertion credible. Teslas charge without problem at 10A single phase 240V Zoe's in UK and Europe charge without a problem at 10A single phase 220/240V Why in Australia will this cause...

Thank you for this trip report. I have driven Bendigo to both Geelong and Torquay and charged OK on arrival at destination. My favourite thing to charge from is a 32A 3 phase power point and use my portable charger - this is the quickest charging I've come across. I've also driven to Melbourne and c...

I always leave the key inside when Zoe is charging.

The key in her seems to keep her more awake.

She seems to take the charge start faster and will not stop charging if key in her.

Obviously it's a security risk but I'm hoping that most people would steal her!

Yes - I was really annoyed with the email. I would prefer a technical response like - if you charge under 10A single phase there isn't enough power for the batteries to be cool while charging and this might damage them. If this was the answer you would expect the car to not take the power - after al...

This came today: Can't read this mail ? Click here Are you Z.E. Ready? Installing an approved electric vehicle home charging unit by a qualified technician will enable you to charge your vehicle 3x faster, providing you a greater range and efficient battery. Here is a quick guide to ensure you are m...

I’m a fairly normal driver but I do love burning off big cars at lights - that is a straight pick up and wheels don’t spin or anything like that. Quick question: given my numbers are still out should I take back to bob Jane t mart? I’m Sure they wouldn’t mind correcting more. Any thoughts on Pressur...

I think that it just takes a while - I left my Zoe for what seems like a good 30 minutes but it may have been more.

Glad it ended well for you.

I was in Sydney last year (March 2018 - Mardi Gras weekend) and went to visit Sydney City Renault. I’d already ordered my Zoe in Melbourne at Barry Bourke Renault but given I was there thought I’d pop in. I did not reveal that I was even from Victoria let alone that I’d already ordered a Zoe - I act...

So all done Wednesday. Total cost for 2 tyres: 561.00 Tyres 233 each Wheel Balance was 10 x 2 = 20 Alignment Front and Rear 75 They pumped to 34PSI - I said Renault recommends 36 - see door sticker. They said 34 will make the tyres last longer but I can inflate to 36 if I want to. Main Data Badly Ou...

Having 2 new tyres fitted today and all wheels balanced and aligned. Hopefully I get more than 10000 kms out then now. I’ve owned the Zoe since March 2018. When I bought the car tyres were 195 each when I asked at my local bjane t mart. They are now 235 each. Will report back after they are fitted.

I must get J1772 adaptor. Does Zoe work ok with this?

I think that the Renault staff still getting their heads around thing.

How and where do you check for updates - I’ve never done this.

Well I didn’t have charging cable attached so that’s a good tip but instructions said that engine had to be on which can’t happen if charge cable in.

Indeed - do you keep tyres at 36psi? I’m taking car to bob Jane next week. To. Talk about the uneven wearing. When I got car he said he could get the exact same tyre in 24-48 hours. Also - how are you checking that the charging station you plan to use will be suitable? I carry this in the car (with ...

Glad this worked for you. I was surprised I had to do the update the evening of my car getting serviced! I would of thought they could do for me. I also wish Zoe herself could connect with either wifi wifi or mobile like a Tesla does. Anyway - good u sorted -I presume others here haven’t noticed. Re...

So I did that (the above) - I did mention it in my service post to avoid what you’ve described. It’s a bit fiddly - you post that link into a computer. Then download. Then I think unzip. Then put whole folder onto a USB stick. Then take stick to Zoe. Then start Zoe. Then stick USB stick into the car...

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So glad you got out of that alive. Whilst Zoe will easily do 110km I’ve found kw consumption markedly less at high 90s or even 100 exactly.

I live in Bendigo so a long way from the EV service dealer (Essendon / Moonee Ponds) so I will follow service schedule.

Local Renault dealer in Bendigo not interested in EVs - interestingly local dealer is colocated with Bendigo Mitsubishi.

I'll let you know when I get to Bob Jane T mart at the end of this month what they say/suggest.

Aldi this week are selling a portable generator ($599 I think). It has a 10.5L petrol tank and is 4 stroke. It will put out 15A max so would do well I guess if anyone wants to put in the boot to really test range. Note: I'm NOT doing this. I do carry in the boot the Juice Booster 2 from Evnomics. It...

The straits times (Singapore newspaper) recently drove both the Zoe and Electric Ionic from Singapore to Malacca (Malaysia). The Zoe made it but Ioniq did not!