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Renault 5 E-Tech

Renault 5 E-Tech
$25,000.00
Brand: RENAULT
Category: Electric Cars
Available
  • Drive Type: FWD
  • Type: 5 door hatchback, 5 seats
  • Self Driving: No
  • Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.2
  • PERFORMANCE 6 / 10
  • BATTERY 7 / 10
  • BODY 6 / 10
  • DISPLAYS 5 / 10
  • COMFORT 6 / 10
  • SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Easy to park and manoeuvre in urban areas.
  2. Good interior space for size.
  3. Simpler controls and visibility.

CONS

  1. Smaller battery limits long distance use.
  2. Lower charging speed than some rivals.

Renault 5 E-Tech is a small electric hatchback. It sits in the B-segment with a five-door body style. It targets city and suburban drivers who want a compact EV with a familiar shape.

It uses a battery around 42 kWh usable. Official WLTP range is about 300 km. AC charging supports up to 22 kW. DC fast charging is up to 85 kW, enough to add significant range on highway stops.

Price is above basic city EVs but below larger compact EVs. It suits drivers who want easy parking, daily commutes, and short trips. Other Renault EVs include Renault Zoe and Megane E-Tech. Alternatives include Fiat 500 Electric and Peugeot e-208. Compared with the Peugeot e-208, the Renault 5 E-Tech has a similar range but a more retro design.

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Full Electric Vehicle Specifications

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Renault 5 E-Tech 95 HP 40 kWh
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 HP 40 kWh
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 HP 52 kWh

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2024, February 26
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2025, May
Available to order. Released 2024, November
Available to order. Released 2024, November
Country of origin France
Base Price (USD) € 25,000
€ 28,000
€ 33,000 £ 27,000

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 40 kWh usable, 43 kWh total
40 kWh usable, 43 kWh total
52 kWh usable
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NMC battery (400V type)
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 186 mi WLTP
186 mi WLTP
255 mi WLTP
Energy Consumption
233 Wh/mi WLTP
240 Wh/mi WLTP
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 3 hours 30 min
Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 3 hours 30 min
Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 4 hours 30 min
DC Charging (Max kW) No
CCS 80 kW, 15-80% in 30 min
CCS 100 kW, 15-80% in 30 min
Additional Notes V2L & V2G bi-directional charging (up to 3.7 kW)

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) FWD 95 hp (70 kW)
FWD 120 hp (90 kW)
FWD 150 hp (110 kW)
Torque (Nm) 215 Nm (159 lb-ft)
225 Nm (166 lb-ft)
245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.
9 sec 0-62 mph
8 sec 0-62 mph
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 87 mph (140 km/h)
87 mph (140 km/h)
93 mph (150 km/h)
Transmission / Drive Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door hatchback, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture AmpR Small
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 3920 x 1770 x 1500 mm (154.3 x 69.7 x 59.1 in)
Wheelbase (mm) 2540 mm (100.0 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 1350 kg unladen
EU: 1350 kg unladen
EU: 1450 kg unladen
Suspension (Front / Rear) Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheel Size (inches) R18
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 326 l
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 500 kg unbraked

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Yes
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Front radar (unconfirmed), Active Driver Assist, High Beam Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Occupant Safe Exit

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated front seats
Roof Type No sunroof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, park assist

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 10" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 7" or 10.1"
Head-Up Display (HUD) No

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