Renault 5 now available with a smaller battery
The new ‘Evolution’ trim brings the starting price for the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Urban Range to €27,900. This pricing makes the Renault 5 available for under €30,000. Renault has offered the version with the 52-kWh battery since May, starting at €32,900 or €279 per month. However, the ‘Urban Range’ and the 52-kWh versions differ not only in battery capacity but also in features.
Initially, Renault planned to make the 40-kWh battery available in 2025, but it is already offered with the ‘Evolution’ trim. 2025 Renault will release the entry-level ‘Five’ trim, priced at €24,900. This version will finally deliver on the promise of a “€25,000 electric car.”
In addition to the ‘Evolution’ trim starting at €27,900, Renault offers the Renault 5 with the smaller battery in the ‘Techno’ trim (from €29,900) and the ‘Iconic Five’ trim (from €31,400). In other words, adjusted for equipment, the small battery is only 3,000 euros cheaper; 2,000 euros are due to the more affordable ‘Evolution’ equipment.
| Five | Evolution | Techno | Iconic Five | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Range / 40 kWh | 24,900 euros | 27,900 euros | 29,900 euros | 31,400 euros |
| Comfort Range / 52 kWh | – | – | 32,900 euros | 34,400 euros |
Renault has also revealed prices for the new battery version in other countries. In Italy, the price matches the €27,900 seen in Germany. In France, Renault advertises the price at €23,900, but this includes a €4,000 eco-bonus. The official list price in France remains €27,900. In the UK, Renault lists the model at £22,995, but customers can only order starting in January 2025. In Austria, Renault advertises the car at €21,990, though this includes a €5,400 subsidy. The actual list price is €27,390.
The Renault 5 with the smaller 40-kWh battery, known as the ‘Urban Range,’ achieves a WLTP range of 312 kilometres. The larger 52-kWh ‘Comfort Range’ battery offers a range of up to 410 kilometres. The following table compares the specifications:
| Renault 5 E-Tech Electric | 95 Urban Range | 120 Urban Range | 150 Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Output | 70 kW | 90 kW | 110 kW |
| Torque | * | 225 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Acceleration | * | 9.0 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | * | 150 kph | 150 kph |
| WLTP range | ca. 300 km* | 312 km | 410 km |
| Battery | 40 kWh | 40 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Charging DC | 80 kW | 80 kW | 100 kW |
| Charging time DC 15-80% | 30 min | 30 min | 30 min |
| Price (in Germany) | 24,900 euros | 27,900 euros | 32,900 euros |
The ‘Evolution’ trim includes several standard features, such as 18-inch steel wheels with covers, the OpenR Link multimedia system with a central 10.1-inch screen, and wireless smartphone integration via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features include a 7-inch instrument display, rear parking sensors, keyless entry and start, an electric parking brake, full LED headlights with high-beam assist, a heat pump, and automatic climate control.
The ‘Evolution’ trim comes standard in the vibrant ‘Pop Green!’ colour. Customers can choose ‘Pop Yellow’,’Black Pearl-Black’, or ‘Pearl White’ for an extra charge. Optional upgrades include a winter package and a V2L adapter (Vehicle-to-Load).
renault.de (in German), renault.fr (France), renault.it (Italy), renault.co.uk (UK)
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