Renault Zoe R90 EV charger: which one fits best?
The Renault Zoe R90 belongs to a small group of EVs that really benefit from 22 kW at home. Its built-in Chameleon charger accepts the full 22 kW on a three-phase supply. Three-phase means your home is fed by three live wires instead of one. Most electric cars stop at 11 kW, so the Zoe is unusual here. Our overview of Renault EV chargers shows which other versions have their own advice page.
For the Renault Zoe R90 we recommend a charger from our 22 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Renault Zoe R90
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 44.1 kWh (41 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 22 kW (Chameleon charger, three-phase) |
| Range (combined) | approx. 255 km |
| Charging time with a 22 kW charger | approx. 2.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | approx. 4.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | Not available |
Which EV charger suits the Renault Zoe R90?
The Zoe R90 charges at up to 22 kW at home. A three-phase charger at that power gets the most out of the car. With a 3x32 A supply it is full again in about 2.5 hours. At this power level the choice of chargers with a built-in MID meter is widest.
MID refers to the European measuring instruments directive. A MID certified kWh meter is officially calibrated, so its readings hold up as an accurate record. That shows you exactly what charging at home costs, separately from the rest of your household use.
The Zoe R90 has a type 2 connector, the same standard our chargers use. You only need a separate type 2 charging cable if you want to charge away from home.
Browse all 22 kW EV chargers in our range. Happy to charge a little slower? Then look at the 11 kW EV chargers. Want a calibrated reading of what you charge? Compare the chargers with a MID meter.
How long does the Renault Zoe R90 take to charge?
Charging time depends on your supply. On a three-phase 3x32 A connection the Zoe R90 charges at the full 22 kW. The 41 kWh battery then goes from empty to full in about 2.5 hours. On a 3x16 A supply you charge at 11 kW, which takes roughly 4.5 hours. Either way the car is ready well before morning.
The Zoe R90 cannot use DC rapid chargers, which run on direct current. That leaves home charging and public AC charging, on the alternating current your mains supplies.
Other versions of the Renault Zoe
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Renault Zoe as well:
- Renault Zoe Q90, which unlike the R90 does support DC rapid charging
- Renault Zoe R110
- Renault Zoe R240, an earlier version
- Renault Zoe R90 Entry, the entry level version
Frequently asked questions
Does the Renault Zoe R90 need a three-phase supply for 22 kW?
Yes. The full 22 kW asks for three phases of 32 amps each. Homes rarely have that as standard. On a 3x16 A supply the Zoe R90 charges at 11 kW, which covers most days comfortably.
Can the Renault Zoe R90 rapid charge?
No, the R90 charges on alternating current only. DC rapid charging is reserved for the Zoe Q90, which uses a different charger. At home, the 22 kW AC power is exactly what makes the R90 strong.
Why does a MID meter matter for the Renault Zoe R90?
A MID certified kWh meter records precisely how much electricity your car draws. That keeps your charging apart from the rest of your household use. So you know what driving on electricity actually costs you per kilowatt hour.