How much does it cost to charge a Renault Zoe at home?
A full home charge of the Renault Zoe R135 ZE50 (2019-2024) costs about £15.43 at the July 2026 Ofgem price cap (26.11p/kWh) — that is 6.5p per mile. The typical 20–80% top-up costs £9.26.
Prices based on the Ofgem price cap of 26.11 p/kWh, effective 1 July 2026.Source: Ofgem
Full charge
£15.43
at the Ofgem price cap
Running cost
6.5p /mile
at 4.6 mi/kWh incl. losses
20–80% on a 7 kW wallbox
4 hr 27 min
costing £9.26
Charging cost by tariff
| Tariff | Full charge | 20–80% | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofgem price cap26.11 p/kWh | £15.43 | £9.26 | 6.5p |
| Octopus Go off-peak (London example)8.63 p/kWh | £5.10 | £3.06 | 2.1p |
| Intelligent Octopus Go 12M Fixed off-peak (London example)8.00 p/kWh | £4.73 | £2.84 | 2.0p |
Costs include the ~12% energy lost during AC charging, so they reflect what your meter records. Off-peak rates assume all charging happens inside the cheap window; rates vary by region. These are comparisons of published rates, not tariff recommendations.
How the Zoe compares on running cost
Pence per mile at the Ofgem price cap. Shorter is cheaper.
Charging time by charger type
| Charger | Speed for this car | 20–80% | Empty to full |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-pin plug (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 13 hr 34 min | 22 hr 37 min |
| 3.6 kW wallbox | 3.6 kW | 8 hr 40 min | 14 hr 27 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 7 kW | 4 hr 27 min | 7 hr 26 min |
| 22 kW three-phase | 22 kW | 1 hr 25 min | 2 hr 22 min |
Times are simple energy-needed ÷ power estimates. Real sessions can run a little longer, because charging slows as the battery approaches full.
What affects these numbers for the Renault Zoe
Makes full use of any home charger
The Renault Zoe accepts up to 22 kW on AC, so every home charger type listed above runs at its full rated speed on this car.
A three-pin plug is a backup, not a plan
From a standard three-pin socket (2.3 kW), an empty-to-full charge of the 52 kWh battery takes about 22 hr 37 min. Fine for overnight top-ups, but impractical as your only way to charge.
More efficient than most EVs
At 4.6 miles per kWh, the Renault Zoe goes further on each unit of electricity than the typical EV, which is why its pence-per-mile figure is low for its size.
Real-world figures vary
The 239-mile range is the official WLTP lab figure. Cold weather and motorway speeds reduce real-world efficiency, which raises cost per mile and lowers range. Treat these numbers as good estimates, not promises.
The 50 kW DC figure is not for home charging
DC rapid charging at up to 50 kW only happens at public rapid chargers. All home charging is AC, so it is the 22 kW AC limit that matters for the times on this page.
Renault Zoe R135 ZE50— specifications used
- Usable battery
- 52 kWh
- WLTP range
- 239 miles
- Efficiency
- 4.6 mi/kWh
- Max AC charging
- 22 kW
- Max DC charging
- 50 kW
- Connector
- Type 2 / CCS (DC optional)
Data source: Renault ZE50 figures cross-checked by Claude 2026-07-26 vs EV Database + UK press specs: 52 kWh usable, 386 km/239 mi WLTP, 22 kW AC; DC 50 kW nominal was OPTIONAL (real peak ~46 kW), base R135 is AC-only; UK sales 2019-2024