After months of anticipation, Renault has officially unveiled the most budget-friendly version of its retro-inspired electric car—the Renault 5 E-Tech Five. Priced at €24,900 before incentives, the French automaker has fulfilled its promise to keep the model under the symbolic €25,000 threshold, although with some compromises in features compared to higher-end variants.
Positioned as an accessible EV, the 5 E-Tech Five is built on Renault’s AmpR Small platform, sharing its foundation with other R5 models. The basic version comes with a distinctive green exterior, full LED lighting, 18-inch steel wheels, 7-inch digital instrument cluster with 10-inch touchscreen, manual air conditioning, rear parking sensors, an electric parking brake, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. For those seeking personalization, Renault offers an optional black paint finish, a 22 kW charging cable, and an anti-theft system.
When it comes to the powertrain, the Renault 5 E-Tech Five is powered by a single electric motor with a 95 hp and 215 Nm of torque, paired with a 40 kWh battery. While performance is modest—0-100 km/h in 12 seconds and a top speed of 130 km/h—the car offers a claimed range of 310 km (WLTP) with an energy consumption of 14.6 kWh/100 km.
Charging is supported at 11 kW AC, with a 15-80% recharge taking 2 hours and 37 minutes. Buyers can opt for a 22 kW Type 2 cable as an extra, improving charging flexibility.
With this model, Renault completed its offer, spanning from €24,900 for the entry-level version up to €36,400 for the high-end 150 hp Comfort Range Roland-Garros edition. Thanks to various European incentives, buyers in some countries could drive home the retro-styled EV for as little as €20,000.
As Renault strengthens its position in the affordable EV segment, the 5 E-Tech Five is expected to boost sales further, potentially securing a spot among Europe’s top 10 best-selling electric cars this year. Renault’s move is also a clear signal to Chinese EV manufacturers, which have been expanding aggressively in Europe.
Source: Renault