Renault Zoe R135

Electric car · 390km WLTP · €34,500 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

Renault

Zoe R135

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Popular compact EV with strong real-world range for the price — excellent 22kW AC charging.

Renault Zoe R135 — electric car Ireland 2026
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€28,585 After SEAI + VRT grants
390km WLTP ~310km real-world
390WLTP range km52kWh battery
310Real range kmIrish conditions est.
50Max DC kWFast charging
9.5s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€28,585Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity52 kWh
WLTP range390 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~310 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)9.5s
Top speed140 km/h
Torque245 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate50 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity338 L
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,084 mm
Width1,787 mm
Height1,562 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range390km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~310km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Renault highlights

🏎️
Alpine sport credentials
Renault 5 developed with Alpine — driver-focused small EV
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CMF-B EV platform
Renault 5 built on dedicated small EV architecture
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ElectriCity French manufacturing
Renault 5 and Mégane built in France — Renault's EV cluster

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€34,500
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,415
Net price after grants€28,585

💡 Total savings of €5,915. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,415 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€480
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€980
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,220/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Zoe costs approximately €480 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Zoe — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,415). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Zoe R135 Zen 52kWh · 390km €32,500€26,725
Zoe R135 Iconic
Most Popular		 52kWh · 390km €34,500€28,585

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Zoe on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 50km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 90km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 50km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~310km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Zoe right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 338L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)❌ Not rated for towing
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €5,915 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: City and suburban daily use.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~8h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~5h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~3h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~44min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS (Renault 5, Mégane, Scénic, Kangoo). Note: the older Zoe uses CHAdeMO for DC — CHAdeMO points in Ireland are limited to ESB ecars older units.

Renault's Mobilize Power Solutions provides home charging installation through the Renault dealer network. The Renault 5 E-Tech and newer models use CCS for DC charging — compatible with all major Irish rapid networks. The older Zoe uses CHAdeMO, which limits DC options in Ireland.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,084 mm
Width1,787 mm
Height1,562 mm
Boot capacity338 L
TowingNot rated
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Renault Zoe R135

The Renault Zoe R135 has an Irish list price of €34,500 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,415, the net cost is approximately €28,585. The range starts from €32,500 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Renault Zoe R135 has a WLTP official range of 390km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 310km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Renault Zoe R135 qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,415 also applies, giving total state support of €5,915. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Renault Zoe R135 is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €480. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €980. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
The Zoe is Renault's older EV (2013–2024) based on a converted platform with CHAdeMO DC charging. The Renault 5 E-Tech (2024 onwards) is a ground-up EV design on the CMF-B EV platform with CCS DC charging, longer range and modern interior. The Zoe is no longer in production; the Renault 5 is its replacement and a significantly more capable car for Irish drivers who use public rapid chargers.
The Renault Zoe R135 supports up to 50kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 44 minutes.
The Renault Zoe R135 uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Renault Zoe R135 is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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