Early Renault Zoes had an official range of up to 130 miles. This is under the old NEDC tests, though, which means the real-world figure is likely to be considerably less. EV batteries do degrade over time, although not as much as initially expected. In reality, you're probably going to be able to travel 60-80 miles from a charge – fine for town use, but not ideal for longer journeys. Tread carefully, too, as many early Zoes were offered with battery lease deals. That means you don't actually own the battery. That could be a good thing as you can have the battery replaced if it's faulty, but equally, you could be lumbered with a monthly bill. When looking at secondhand Renault Zoes, you'll need to ask the question about whether the battery is included. If it's not, you might be able to buy the battery by contacting Renault Finance.

If you don't feel ready for an electric car, don't feel pressured into it! We'd only recommend them for people who cover lots of short journeys and have the ability to charge a car at home. If you're not confident that it's the right move, a small petrol car will still make a lot of sense.