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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica vs Renault Zoe (ZE40)
Selected trimElettricaChange trim255 mi · 54 kWh · £33,900
Selected trimZE 40 Q90 · 2017-19Change trim174 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
At a glance
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica leads on value for money and motorway range, while the Renault Zoe leads on family practicality and running costs.
Best value
Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaRange & charging
Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaPracticality
Renault ZoeWhich should you choose?
Choose the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
Choose the Renault Zoe (ZE40) if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueAlfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
4.6
Renault
0
Motorway RangeAlfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
3.8
Renault
3.1
FamilyRenault
Alfa Romeo
2.4
Renault
6.9
Charging
Alfa Romeo
3.9
Renault
4.1
Too close to call
Cost Per MileRenault
Alfa Romeo
5.6
Renault
6.3
City Driving
Alfa Romeo
8
Renault
8.4
Too close to call
What each car does better
The measurable advantages behind each verdict - every claim carries its own evidence.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Elettrica
- 81 miles more WLTP range
- 62 litres more boot space
- 57 kW faster rapid charging
- 50 kW more power
Key specifications
The essentials for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Renault ZoeZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,900 | Not available |
| Official range | 255 miles (better) | 174 miles |
| Boot space | 400 L (better) | 338 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Renault Zoe
Length
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica4,173mm
Renault Zoe4,084mm-89mm
Width
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica1,781mm
Renault Zoe1,730mm-51mm
Height
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica1,532mm-30mm
Renault Zoe1,562mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions and how each car fits into typical UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Renault ZoeZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,173 mm | 4,084 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm | 1,730 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,981 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,532 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare | 670 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Passenger capacity, child-seat provision, luggage space and towing.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Renault ZoeZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L (better) | 338 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1265 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
- At 4,173 mm, shorter than 95% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 151 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of SUVs we track.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Renault Zoe
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica |  Renault Zoe ZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.17m | 4.08m-89mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.73m-51mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.98m | Not available |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.56m+30mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.56m | 2.59m+26mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L (better) | 338L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1265L | Not available |
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.56m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,545kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 54kWh (better) | 41kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 255 mi (better) | 174 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 43kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,900 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £32,400 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2024+ | 2017–2019 |
* Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Compare official and estimated range, charging performance, efficiency and batteries.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Renault ZoeZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 255 miles (better) | 174 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 176 miles (better) | 145 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 43 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 43 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 151 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 54 kWh (better) | 40 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard (better) | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Acceleration, power and drivetrain for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Renault ZoeZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec | Not available |
| Power | 115 kW (better) | 65 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm (better) | 220 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
Aggregated road-test scores from the UK motoring press. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Elettrica
Renault Zoe
ZE 40 Q90
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Watch the reviews
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
All 3 videos
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; specifications above describe your selected trims.
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Renault ZoeZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £22,899 | £5,895 |
| Average used price | £22,978 | £7,400 |
| Recent used-price trend | Broadly flat | Up 7.3% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
Your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car usually matter more than an EV-only annual estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
Purchase price, energy, road tax and maintenance against an ICE alternative.
Calculate company-car tax
Work out monthly Benefit-in-Kind using current and future HMRC rates.
Cost per mile
Your cost per mile against petrol and diesel, for where you would charge.
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Test the effective monthly cost against list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Elettrica
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Renault Zoe ZE 40 Q90
Tested 2013
Warranty
Published battery warranty terms for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElettrica | Renault ZoeZE 40 Q90 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
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Renault Zoe
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
- £23,0572026Car360View
- £22,8992025Car360View
Renault Zoe
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and Renault Zoe like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 176 miles for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and 145 miles for the Renault Zoe - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica goes roughly 31 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Renault Zoe?
The Renault Zoe is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 51 mm narrower than the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 670 mm of total clearance for the Renault Zoe and about 619 mm of total clearance for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica or the Renault Zoe?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica and 84% for the Renault Zoe. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
Owner feedback, critic verdicts, used prices and battery health live on the full model pages.
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Further reading
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .