Renault 5 E-Tech Electric
Retro electric hatchback · 4W · Launched 2024
≈ £20,570
₹21.60 L (Indian market price)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
410 km
Battery
52 kWh
Top speed
150 km/h
Charge
7 hr
Power
150 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
Renault's reboot of the iconic 1970s Renault 5. Priced at EUR 25,000 (Five) to EUR 35,000 (Iconic Five) — not officially sold globally. 255 miles (410 km) WLTP range. Retro-styled with modern AmpR Small platform shared with Renault 4.
Best for
European urban buyers wanting affordable, characterful retro EV with modern tech
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Retro design — Car of the Year 2025 (Europe)
- EUR 25,000 starting price undercuts most EVs in segment
- V2L bidirectional charging
- Reno AI assistant is the most useful in-car AI today
- Made in France
−Cons
- Not sold globally
- 326 L boot is small
- 100 kW DC charging is competitive but not class-leading
- RHD market availability limited
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Renault in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Software bugs on launch units (OTA fixes rolling)
Reported in earlier models — Renault has released fixes for newer batches.
Cabin trim rattles reported by some early reviewers
Reported in earlier models — Renault has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 15-20% below rated figure
Reported in earlier models — Renault has released fixes for newer batches.
Suspension feels firm on broken tier-2 roads
Reported in earlier models — Renault has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery drain if parked 3+ weeks
Reported in earlier models — Renault has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 255 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 52 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 15-80% in 30 min (100kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is rated at 255 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 52 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 52 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 410 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 7 hours |
| Fast charge | 15-80% in 30 min (100kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 150 bhp |
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1450 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot space | 326 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: European urban buyers wanting affordable, characterful retro EV with modern tech. Key strength: retro design — car of the year 2025 (europe). Main consideration: not sold globally.
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