Renault Zoe S Edition bolsters range

Motorists looking to switch to an electric car can now add the Renault Zoe S Edition to their shortlist. Costing from £19,270 (after the government's £3,500 Plug-in Car Grant), the new model will sit at the top of the Zoe range, replacing the Signature Nav but adding more kit for a lower price.

Desirable highlights include a Bose sound system and DAB radio, a rear-view camera and 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels. The interior is also treated to leather upholstery and lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat.

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Despite its small size, the Zoe also gets big car features such as parking sensors, climate control, a seven-inch infotainment system, folding door mirrors and voice control.

There are two powertrains available for the Zoe S Edition, starting with a Q90 version offering 86bhp and fast-charging, while the R110 model has 106bhp for extra punch. Both have exactly the same 186-mile driving range according to the new WLTP testing procedure, and the R90's battery pack can be topped-up to 80% of its capacity in just over an hour using a fast-charger.

Already available to order, with the first deliveries expected in April, the R110 Zoe S Edition will start from £19,270, while the Q90 costs slightly more. at £20,020, because of its fast-charging compatibility. These prices are for customers happy to lease the battery pack from Renault (costing from £59 per month). The full purchase prices are £25,870 and £26,620 respectively.