New Renault 5 price and specs revealed: stylish new electric car starts from £22,995
November 19, 2024 by Jamie Edkins
Car changing is a big deal
The all-new Renault 5 will be available to order in January next year, and this EV costs £2,000 less than a Fiat 500e.
- New Renault 5 price and specs confirmed
- Electric hatchback to cost from £22,995
- On sale in January next year
- Funky-looking design both inside and out
- Up to 248 miles of range
- Two front-wheel drive motor options available
Renault has just announced the price of its new 5 electric car, and this funky reboot of the classic ‘80s hatchback will cost from £22,995 when it goes on sale in January of next year.
There will be a couple of motor and battery options to choose from with as much as 248 miles of range, as well as three different trim levels.
New Renault 5 price and specs
When order books for the new Renault 5 open in January, prices will start from just under £23,000 – so it’s pretty competitively priced.
It’s exactly £2,000 cheaper than a Fiat 500 despite being more practical, having better range and offering similarly retro styling. It also undercuts the slightly vanilla Vauxhall Corsa Electric by nearly £4,000, and the Peugeot e-208 is over £5,000 more expensive than the Renault.
That £23,000 price tag gets you the entry-level Evolution model with the smallest battery, giving you 190 miles of range. This version comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and rear parking sensors.
Step up to the mid-spec Techno trim and you’ll be parting with £24,995, or for £26,995 you can get this model with a larger battery which boosts the range to 248 miles – still significantly cheaper than a Peugeot e-208 with similar range. You also get a 10.0-inch digital driver’s display, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera and some funky two-tone paint options.
Finally there’s the Iconic, which costs £26,995 with the smaller battery or £28,995 if you want 248 miles of range. Splashing the extra cash gets you a different 18-inch alloy wheel design, heated seats and a heated steering wheel, a hands-free parking assist feature and blind spot warning.
New Renault 5 design: funky EV stays true to the concept
It’s been three years since the Renault 5 concept was first revealed, and the production version has retained almost all of the styling from that car. In fact, Renault claims that the new 5 has kept 95% of the concept’s design.
It’s a fabulous blend of retro details from the classic 70s hatch and futuristic elements to make it stand out. Up front the only notable change from the concept is the headlights, which have a slight kink at the bottom.
The side profile is almost identical as well, with the same square, squat stance which gives the 5 a more sporty appearance. Even the concept’s alloy wheels have made it into production.
Looking to the rear of the car, the tail lights are what makes it instantly recognisable as a 5. They’ve been tweaked a bit from the concept to smooth airflow at the back and add a few miles of range, and the vents off to the side are a definite nod to the Renault 5 GT Turbo.
New Renault 5 interior and infotainment
The blend of modern and retro details continues when you step inside , where the design really stands out against something like a Volkswagen ID3.
The two-step dashboard looks thoroughly modern, while the denim-like coverings work really well to inject some classic flair into the cabin. The material on the seats is actually made using recycled plastic bottles, and you can choose from plenty of bright colour options for the upholstery to lift things even further.
Other customisation options include swappable ends for the gear selector with different designs, and they can be changed without using any tools. You can even get a little wicker basket to sit in the passenger footwell for carrying your baguette. No really.
All the controls are nicely wrapped around the driver, with all cars getting a 10.0-inch infotainment screen. A 7.0-inch digital driver’s display also comes as standard, although a 10.0-inch unit is available on some models. Apps such as Google Maps are also built in.
New Renault 5 motors and performance
Just like the classic hatchback, the new Renault 5 is available with front-wheel drive only. There are two power outputs to choose from though.
Entry-level cars have 120hp and get from 0-60mph in a rather average 9.0 seconds. Not exactly hair-raising performance, but it’ll be more than enough for pootling around town.
Sitting at the top of the range is a 150hp motor which can do 0-60mph in a respectable 7.9 seconds. That’s exactly the same as a Volkswagen ID3 S, but it’s still around half a second slower than a Mini Cooper Electric. If it’s a hot hatch turn of speed you’re after, you’ll have to wait for the Alpine A290 to go on sale later on in 2025.
New Renault 5 Batteries and range
Powering the electric motor you have a choice of two battery packs. Those driving exclusively in the urban jungle will be happy with the 40kWh pack delivering 190 miles of range. That’s just shy of the entry-level BYD Dolphin, but plenty for those who spend all their time stuck in city traffic.
If you’re looking to venture further on a regular basis then you’ll want the larger 52kWh battery, giving this retro Renault 248 miles of range. That’s almost exactly the same as the Mini Cooper Electric can manage, and it should be more than enough for most people’s daily needs.
Both of these battery options will charge from 15-80% in around half an hour from a DC fast charger, and they both come with something called vehicle-to-load charging. This means you can run household appliances using the car’s battery when you’re out and about.
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