RENAULT 5 E-TECH HATCHBACK

Name: RENAULT 5 90kW Evolution Urban Range 40kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: RENAULT 5
SKU: 106976
Availability: InStock

90kW Evolution Urban Range 40kWh 5dr Auto

2 Month Delivery Time

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 192 miles

Real World Estimate 163 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 93mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

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Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
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Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
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Fuel Type Electric

Range 192 miles

Real World Estimate 163 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 93mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

RENAULT 5 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
8
Comfort
9
Space
8
Styling
9
Build
8
Value
8
Equipment
8
Economy
8
Depreciation
8
Insurance
8

Renault's 5 E-Tech Electric aims to redefine what a trendy tiny EV can be. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Renault aims to 'democratise electric technology in Europe', starting with this 5 E-Tech Electric small hatch. Back in the Seventies, the original 5 effectively pioneered the supermini genre: its look is nostalgically referenced here, in combination with futuristic design.

Background

The future of Renault starts here. Well actually, it started back in 2021 when freshly installed company CEO Luca de Meo took one look at the retro '5 E-Tech' concept car his designers had just sketched and said "build that". It's taken some time for that to happen and in the interim, this new-era Renault 5 has become the poster child for de Meo's so-called 'Renaultution' plan to transform the company with a very different range of EV-led models. It's only electric - designed to replace the ZOE - and sits on the company's dedicated 'AmpR Small' platform, which will also be used for forthcoming Renault 4 and Twingo models as well as the new-era Nissan Micra. Associated performance brand Alpine sells a hot hatch spin-off, the A290. Like all of these models, the 5 celebrates its smallness - and aims to replicate the ongoing market success of other modernised retro small EV designs, like the MINI Cooper Electric and the Fiat 500e. As with those cars, lots of advanced technology lies behind the nostalgic Seventies design cues.

Driving Experience

You expect nimble, agile handling from a small car that looks like this and Renault says that there are two design keys here that provide it. Obviously important for agility are the measures that have kept kerb weight to under a tonne and a half; that's unusual for an EV. Unusual for a small hatch of any kind is the replacement of the normal torsion beam suspension set-up for a more sophisticated rear multi-link arrangement. That not only makes the ride more supple but also offers extra stability in extreme manoeuvres, like avoiding a child running out into the road. In terms of power, things kick off with a base 120hp variant that uses a 40kWh battery with a 190 mile range and makes 62mph in 9.0s. But the 5 E-Tech will mainly be chosen its top form with a 150hp motor energised by a 52kWh battery capable of taking the car up to 248 miles between charges. The 52kWh version gets to 62mph in 7.9s but runs out of steam at 93mph. If you want to go faster in a 5, remember that there's always the Alpine A290 version of this design, which can offer up to 217bhp. Drive dynamics for the standard 5 are based on those of Renault's Megane E-Tech, though the steering isn't quite as sharp and darty as it is in that car, the ratio slackened from 12:1 to 13:7. A brake-by-wire system features as standard.

Design and Build

It's ironic that the young, trendy fashionistas being targeted here are the people least likely to remember the Seventies Renault 5 this car references so extensively. Superminis were much smaller in those days and the 5 E-Tech is also extremely compact - by small EV hatch standards anyway, measuring just 3.92m long; which is a small size down from something like a Vauxhall Corsa Electric. Think more Fiat 500e. Like that Italian rival, there's delicious nostalgia dripping from almost every part of this Gallic tiddler's bodywork. It's not just the familiar shape that your dad will recognise. The original 5 had only three doors, hence the way that the rear handles here are hidden in the C-pillars to reference that. There are nods to the classic 5 Turbo hot hatch too - like the rear spoiler; and an offset hump on the bonnet which here incorporates the battery charging indicator, but references the asymmetric cooling vent on the original fast 5. There are modern trendy touches too - notably the headlights, one of the few things changed over the original 2021 motor show concept version of this model. These LEDs reference Manga comic characters and illuminate with a small square when the main beam isn't in use; like a human eye pupil which 'winks' at you when you approach the car with a key fob. The wheel rims are large 18-inchers and at the back, the concept model's full-width light bar is replaced by a black plastic panel that aims to emphasise the 3.77m width. The cabin also sets out to combine real-world technology with retro design. The main Seventies reference lies with the padded stitched passenger-side dashboard moulding, which can be trimmed in several distinctive sustainable textiles, according to the trim level chosen. Over 18% of the car's material content is recycled and you can have denim trimming made from reclaimed PET plastic bottles. Analogue instrument gauges like the original would have been an interesting nostalgic touch, but instead there's the now-expected binnacle screen, offered in either 7 or 10-inch sizes, depending on trim. All variants pair this display with a Google OS-based 10-inch central infotainment screen, which features a ChatGPT-enabled voice-control virtual assistant named 'RENO'. This is there to help you get the most out of your 5, not only responding to questions (like how to pair your 'phone or how to change a tyre for example) but also politely nagging you with supposedly helpful suggestions. So for instance in a traffic jam, RENO will suggest you switch to the 'Eco' drive mode for greater frugality. If you've the windows open with the air con on, RENO will suggest you turn it off. Irritating or intuitive? Only you can decide. The seats offer a bright range of coloured fabrics and can feature thick corduroy-style padded inserts. The climate controls are thankfully of the physical variety. And, weirdly, you can customise drive shift stalk with a range of clip-on attachments that look a bit like lipsticks. There's even an optional baguette holder that clips onto the centre console. In a car this short, you wouldn't expect much rear seat room, but it helps that the 2.54m wheelbase takes up most of the body length. A couple of adults will be fine for short-to-medium-length journeys. Out back, the 326-litre boot is bigger than you might expect, though that's 60-litres less than you get in a Clio supermini.

Market and Model

The 5 E-Tech qualifies for the Electric Car Grant - at the £1,500 level with the base 40kWh 'urban range' battery and at the higher £3,750 level with the larger 52kWh 'comfort range' battery. Which means that grant-deducted prices start from around £21,500 for the 40kWh model and around £25,000 for the 52kWh version. The entry-level 40kWh model with its 120hp motor comes only in base 'evolution' spec. The 52kWh version with the gutsier 150hp motor is offered with two main trim options - 'techno' and 'iconic'; there's also a top 'roland garros' version with this uprated drivetrain. Standard equipment across the range includes LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless 'Android Auto' and 'Apple CarPlay' and keyless entry and start. Higher-spec 'Techno' models come with a 10-inch instrument display, Google integration for the infotainment system, wireless smartphone charging and a reversing camera. The top-spec 'Iconic' adds heat for the seats and steering wheel, plus all-round parking sensors and 'chrono' diamond-cut 18-inch wheels. One nice standard touch across the range is the bonnet battery indicator, which has the number 5 split into backlit sections that show off your battery percentage. Across the line-up, there are five colour options - 'Pearl White', 'Starry Black', 'Midnight Blue', 'Pop Yellow' and metallic 'Pop Green'. You get a wide range of different upholstery options too, which use sustainably-sourced materials. The 18-inch wheels come in differing styles and there are various customisation options for buyers to choose from. Plus you will be able to specify sticker packs to further personalise the exterior.

Cost of Ownership

There are two ways to get acceptable range from an EV these days. One of them - sticking in a huge battery - simply isn't feasible with a car this small, so Renault's gone all out with the other option in this regard - light weight. They developed a bespoke motor that cuts 15kg in mass and 3cm in length. Which is energised by nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries that use a simplified layout in which cells are batched into larger square shapes. That cuts weight - a lot. The base 40kWh pack (using 3 modules with 31 cells apiece) weighs 240kg. The 52kWh pack (using 4 groups of 46 cells) weighs 300kg. As a result, a base 40kWh 5 E-Tech has a kerb weight of just 1,372kg - which is feather-light for an EV. The 52kWh model's 1,449kg weight is about the same as the heaviest version of the brand's combustion Captur small crossover model. To give you some perspective, the original Renault ZOE small EV had a battery of just 22kWh in size, yet weighed in at 1,468kg. Obviously, all this has a huge impact on range figures - 190 miles for the 40kWh model and 248 miles for the 52kWh version. Aerodynamics affect these range figures too of course. Renault says the rear spoiler nets 5 miles of extra range; the 'Techno' trim's clear-faced alloy wheels net another 5 miles. And the slatted rear light design is good for another 2 miles. Remember that charging speeds vary here with battery choice; for the 40kWh model, it's 80kW. For the 52kWh version, it's 100kW. In both cases, expect a 15 to 80% top-up to take just under half an hour from a public DC charger. The AC charging time for full replenishment is 5 hours 30 minutes. You can take an hour off that if you're able to three-phase charge at 11kW. The brand is also offering 'Vehicle-to-Grid' (V2G) compatibility, so that electricity from the car's battery can be intelligently fed back into your home - or even back into the national grid (though you'll need a special 'Mobilize' wall box terminal and a bespoke electricity contract do that). This 5's charging point can also be used to supply up to 11kW of energy to external devices - like, say, a lap top or a camping light. A heat pump is standard, helping to maximise range in particularly cold weather. And the E-Tech system uses Google Maps to automatically begin pre-conditioning the battery when the car is nearing charging points selected in the app. That will mean the battery is then at a perfect temperature on arrival, which will allow you to charge it faster and more efficiently. The Google-based journey planner built into the system can even consider wind direction and speed to predict energy consumption.

Summary

The 5 E-Tech doesn't have to be Renault's core B-segment model, which frees it up to be innovative and rather unique. The look has a design longevity that the French maker thinks could last decades, much like the Fiat 500 or the MINI. While the styling of its Clio showroom stablemate must continually change with the times, the 'cinq' doesn't necessarily have to. Whether it will 'democratise electric technology in Europe' as its maker hopes is debatable; Groupe Renault's far more affordable Dacia Spring EV is more likely to do that. But the 5 will play its part in encouraging a wider cross-section of customers to switch to EV. It's cute, it's different and it's the future - with a bit of the past thrown in.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

7" digital driver information display
Bluetooth
Connected services including over the air updates
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention alert system
e-Call (emergency call)
Ecomode function
Engine start button
Exterior temperature display
Front safe stopping distance warning
Intelligent speed assist with speed sign recognition and overspeed warning
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assist with front and rear sensor
Miles per hour configuration
My safety switch: shortcut to personalise configuration of driving aids
OpenR link 10.1" central touchscreen multimedia system
PAS
Qrescue
Rear parking sensors
Service interval indicator
Speed alert
Speed limiter
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer
Wireless smartphone replication and integration via Apple carplay and Android auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AC 11kW + DC 80kW
Bi-directional functionality - power to object [V2L]
Fireman access - hatch designed to flood the battery quickly if needed to contain and control battery fire
Home wallbox cable [mode 3, 6.5m]
SD pyro switch - disconnect the battery from high-voltage network to ensure safety as needed

Entertainment

2 front USB-C ports
Arkamys audio system
Digital radio
Steering wheel audio controls

Exterior Features

1x LED 3rd brake reversing light
Automatic headlight levelling
Automatic high / low beam
Automatic LED daytime running lights
Automatic LED front headlights
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor and sensitivity setting
Black door mirrors
Body colour roof with black roofline
Body coloured bumpers
Day and night rear view mirror
Electric adjustable door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows with one touch
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer nozzles
LED fog lights
LED indicator signal
LED rear lights
Manual folding door mirrors
Rear band with "RENAULT" in grained black and satin chrome "5"
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
Whip antenna

Interior Features

12V socket in front
2x Front interior lighting
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
6 way lumbar support
60/40 split folding rear seat
Auto air conditioning with climate control
Black urethane coating steering wheel
Cabin air filter
Fabric upholstery
Front door panel - Grained white/light grey plastic
Front fixed centre storage console
Front head restraints
Front seats with manual height adjustment
Heat pump
Luggage compartment light
Multifunction steering wheel
Pollen filter
Reach adjustable steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Waffle roof lining

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Approaching vehicle sound for pedestrians
Automatic emergency braking system with intersection function
Curtain airbags
Driver airbag
Electric child locks
Electric parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Emergency brake assist with collision avoidance braking (braking on impact])
Front and rear seatbelt pretensoners
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Isofix child seat anchor points [2x rear + 1x front passenger]
Manual passenger airbag deactivation function
Passenger airbag
Seatbelt reminder
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm
Keyless entry
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking
Thatcham approved immobiliser

Trim

Dashboard - Grained white / light grey plastic

Wheels

18" black diamond-cut alloy wheels
Tyre inflation kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

40
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

1005
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

365
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

239
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

31
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

15-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

80
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

80
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

40
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City

13.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

14.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City

4.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

4.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH

426
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL

433
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

309
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH

306
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL

309
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH

265
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL

269
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

192
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH

190
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL

192

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

65
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

[not available]
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

120
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

90kW 40 kWh
Coin Series

Evolution UrbanRange
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

18E
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

80
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

76
NCAP Safety Assist %

68
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

18000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

9
Engine Power - BHP

120
Engine Power - KW

90
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

166
Engine Torque - MKG

22.9
Engine Torque - NM

225
Engine Torque - RPM

1000
Top Speed

93

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

195/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear

195/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1498
Length

3922
Wheelbase

2540
Width

1774
Width (including mirrors)

2020

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight

1865
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

959
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

277
Max. Loading Weight

477
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

500
Minimum Kerbweight

1388
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.3

Exterior Features

Additional Metallic paint
Metallic paint
Special metallic paint

Paintwork

Additional metallic - Pop yellow
Metallic - Pop green
Special Metallic - Arctic white
Special metallic - Diamond black

Trim

Fabric - Mixed grey / black with tricolour stitching

Charging Speeds

5h 42min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 48min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 24min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 16min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£76.43	£15.29	£30.57
2027/28	5%	£95.54	£19.11	£38.22
2028/29	7%	£133.76	£26.75	£53.50
2029/30	9%	£171.98	£34.40	£68.79

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