Since I had my domestic charging point fitted, I have been falling more and more in love with my car. Driving an EV is nothing like driving an ICE car. It's much more fun, the car talks to you and tells you how you're driving, what the air pollution is like around you, how economically you're driving etc etc. I do really love the feedback it gives you.
But, and this is quite a big but...
I bought my Zoe from City Motors Renault Bristol as an ex-demo model. One of the features of the Zoe is that you can access the comfort timer and programme your car via a smartphone app. However, to do this you need an activation code. For new Zoes this comes with the car in a welcome letter. For used Zoes the code is more illusive than unicorn feathers. The advice that the Renault website gives is to contact your Renault Dealer. I've asked City Motors Renault three times now for the code, each time they've said they'll get back to me. I've asked again today, nothing so far... This means, that unfortunately I cannot report on this feature and even more unfortunately, I can't use this feature. Disappointing to say the least.
To add to the disappointment, today my Zoe also decided to display a 'Carry out service' warning light in bright orange together with a nice bright orange spanner warning light. I've checked the documents and it says the service isn't due until May 2015. Guess it's back to Renault to get this seen to and to get the climate control fixed. Not overly impressed with all the glitches in the Zoe, first the battery charging impossible, now this. Hmmmmmm expected more.
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