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The electric car segment has really increased in size over recent years with many buyers seeing the benefit of making the switch to a fully electric vehicle. Because of this, the used market has swelled, with two key entries in this segment being the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe. 

But if you’ve already had a look at the ever-popular Leaf and thought you’d like something slightly different, then how does the Zoe compare? Let’s take a look. 

The Zoe is nice and easy to park

Though the Leaf is hardly van-like in its proportions, the Zoe is even more compact. It’s a great option for drivers who frequent urban areas, as with that small size and light steering you can easily get it into the smallest of spaces. 

Many examples of the Zoe come with parking sensors, too, which makes parking even easier. 

There’s loads of equipment on board

Renault has jam-packed the Zoe with equipment to make daily life easier. It also means that the Zoe offers excellent value-for-money as a used purchase, with all of the equipment that you’d usually associate with a far more premium car included from the off. 

Examples currently on HPL bring features such as cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity, the latter of which allows you to wireless stream music and calls from your phone through the car’s system. 

New versions come with a huge central screen

If you take a look at this Renault Zoe currently for sale on HPL, you might notice that it has a cabin which is dominated by a large central screen. Touch-sensitive, it’s where you’ll access all of the car’s main satellite navigation and media functions. 

It’s also significantly larger than the one fitted to the Leaf, which means that the Zoe is a go-to choice for drivers who love their gadgets. 

It’s got plenty of electric range

Though nobody can knock the range that you get from Nissan’s Leaf, the Zoe does brilliantly well when it comes to distances on a single charge. In fact, the latest Zoe will manage up to 239 miles between charges, which means that even longer charges can be conducted without having to visit the plug. 

Plus, a rapid charge from 0-80 per cent can be conducted in as little as 30 minutes when hooked up to a compatible charger. 

There’s still plenty of space inside

Though the Leaf does trump the Zoe for outright interior space, there’s still plenty of room to take advantage of in this compact city EV. The main part of the cabin has loads of cubbies and pockets to store away odds and ends, while a large ‘bin’ ahead of the gear selector is an ideal place for your phone. 

Plus, the Zoe is able to offer a very decent 338-litre boot, which is large enough for several weekend bags or a lot of shopping.