At the end of January, Renault premiered the electric version of the model that was the best-selling model in France in the 80s, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric. Interest in this car is high, as Renault has so far received 50,000 requests.
The car will be produced at the ElectriCity factories in northern France. With regard to the new electric models, Renault was particularly concerned with the strategy of concentrating the supply chain in one region in order to gain an advantage in terms of logistics and delivery speed. Renault is also building a Gigafactory in northern France with AESC Envision, which is expected to be operational from 2025.
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric has a retro-futuristic design that gives it a modern look while still remaining tied to its roots. The design of the front lights and vertical rear lights pay homage to the legendary Renault 5, just like the pronounced wheel arches. The rear door handles are integrated into the base of the C-pillars to create the illusion of a three-door body like the original. It is equipped with a multi-link rear independent suspension, a heat pump for quick heating of the interior and a system for recuperating energy by braking, which is used to charge the battery.
Inside, the vertical stitching on the dash and ventilation openings in the shape of a rectangle are reminiscent of the original. There is also a 7.0- or 10.0-inch screen of the digital instrument cluster depending on the version, and a 10.0-inch screen of the infotainment system. Although it is a small car, the capacity of the luggage compartment is 326 liters. It is larger than the Twingo, but smaller than the Clio, and is the first model based on the AmpR Small platform previously known as the CMF-B EV.
The car will be equipped with two types of batteries. The 1,350 kg version with a 40 kWh battery is powered by a single electric motor with 95 hp (71 kW) and 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) of torque or 120 hp (89 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) of torque, while the version with a 52 kWh battery is powered by a single electric motor with 150 hp (110 kW) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 7.5 seconds with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) and a range of 400 km.
The order book will be opened in May, and the price will be around 25,000 euros.
Source: Renault
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