New Renault 5 on sale in 2025: funky electric car to cost less than 25,000
October 04, 2024 by Jamie Edkins
Car changing is a big deal
This is the new Renault 5, a modern reboot of the classic french hatchback with electric power and all the latest tech.
- New Renault 5 on sale next year
- Funky EV spotted in the UK for the first time
- Will cost less than £25,000
- Design stays true to 2021 concept
- Characterful and customisable interior
- Up to 249 miles of range
The new Renault 5 is almost ready to go on sale in the UK, with the first car spotted on UK roads during final testing. This funky retro hatchback will hit the showrooms in early 2025, and it’ll cost less than £25,000.
Not only does it look cool, it also has a properly stylish interior and it’ll do up to 249 miles on a charge.
New Renault 5: when can I buy one?
Soon is the simple answer. The new Renault 5 is due to go on sale in January of 2025, with deliveries starting soon after this. Auto Express has reported sightings of this new electric hatchback on UK roads for the first time, although this car is just here for development purposes.
Renault has promised that this car will cost less than £25,000, which will make it one of the best-value EVs in this class. It’ll be at least £2,000 cheaper than an MG 4 and £1,000 less than the BYD Dolphin.
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 three power outputs to choose from though.
Entry-level cars have 95hp and get from 0-60mph in a rather pedestrian 12 seconds. Not exactly hair-raising performance, but it’ll be more than enough for pootling around town. Then there’s a mid-range 123hp version which completes the sprint in 9.0 seconds.
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 come along later in the year.
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 186 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 249 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.
When can I buy the new Renault 5?
The new Renault 5 will go on sale in France in September this year, where it’ll cost from 25,000 euros. That’s around £22,000. It’s not confirmed just yet whether it’ll cost the same in the UK, but it’s almost certainly going to undercut cars like the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin on price by quite some margin. You’ll be able to order one in the UK from early 2025.
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