Renault 5 E-Tech Electric
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2024–present
- Top power
- 110 kW (150 PS)
Which Renault 5 to choose
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
- For town use and the lowest price: the 120 Urban Range Evolution at €26,290 in Germany (2025), with 317 km WLTP.
- For longer trips: a 150 Comfort Range with 417 km WLTP and 100 kW DC charging; the Evolution trim costs €29,290 (2025).
- For more performance: the Alpine A290 with up to 160 kW.
The Renault 5 sits next to the electric Renault Twingo and the Renault 4 in the brand's history; more models are in the Renault catalogue, and electric rivals are compared in the best electric cars.
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is a battery-electric supermini that revives the name of the 1972 Renault 5. Shown as a concept in January 2021 and as the production car at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2024, it is built at Douai in northern France, part of Renault ElectriCity. It sits on the AmpR Small platform, shared with the Renault 4 E-Tech and the Alpine A290, and won the European Car of the Year award for 2025.
In short
- Motors of 70 kW (95 PS), 90 kW (122 PS) and 110 kW (150 PS); batteries of 40 kWh and 52 kWh.
- ADAC lists WLTP ranges of 317 km (40 kWh, 90 kW) and 417 km (52 kWh, 110 kW).
- Euro NCAP gave it four stars in its December 2024 test (ADAC).
- German prices start at €26,290 for the Urban Range Evolution (ADAC, versions from 2025).
Size at a glance
| Dimensions | Renault 5 E-Tech |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,922 mm154.4 in |
| Width | 1,774 mm69.8 in |
| Height | 1,498 mm59.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm100.0 in |
| Boot | 326 L11.5 cu ft |
Specs by version
Engines
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drive | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Tech Electric 95 (40 kWh) | Electric | 70 kW 95 PS94 hp | — | — | Front-wheel drive | 2024 |
| E-Tech Electric 120 Urban Range (40 kWh) | Electric | 90 kW 122 PS121 hp | 225 Nm166 lb-ft | 1-sp Single-speed | Front-wheel drive | 2025 |
| E-Tech Electric 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) | Electric | 110 kW 150 PS148 hp | 245 Nm181 lb-ft | 1-sp Single-speed | Front-wheel drive | 2025 |
Performance
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| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Fuel consumption | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Tech Electric 120 Urban Range (40 kWh) | 9.0 s 0–62 mph | 150 km/h93 mph | 14.4 kWh/100 km23.2 kWh/100 mi | 317 km197 mi |
| E-Tech Electric 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) | 8.0 s 0–62 mph | 150 km/h93 mph | 14.4 kWh/100 km23.2 kWh/100 mi | 417 km259 mi |
Dimensions and weight
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| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Kerb weight | Boot | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Tech Electric 95 (40 kWh) | 3,922 mm154.4 in | 1,774 mm69.8 in | 1,498 mm59.0 in | 2,540 mm100.0 in | — | — | 40 kWh |
| E-Tech Electric 120 Urban Range (40 kWh) | 3,922 mm154.4 in | 1,744 mm68.7 in | 1,498 mm59.0 in | 2,540 mm100.0 in | 1,447 kg3,190 lb | 326 l11.5 cu ft | 40 kWh |
| E-Tech Electric 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) | — | — | — | — | 1,524 kg3,360 lb | 326 l11.5 cu ft | 52 kWh |
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Renault 5 E-Tech at a glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | since 2024, Douai (France) |
| Platform | AmpR Small (formerly CMF-B EV) |
| Body | five-door hatchback, five seats |
| Motors | 70 kW (95 PS), 90 kW (122 PS), 110 kW (150 PS), front-wheel drive |
| Batteries | 40 kWh or 52 kWh (NMC) |
| WLTP range | 317 km (40 kWh, 90 kW) to 417 km (52 kWh) |
| Length / width / height | 3,922 / 1,774 / 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,350–1,524 kg |
| Boot | 326 litres, 1,106 litres with the rear seat folded |
| Euro NCAP | four stars (December 2024) |
ADAC gives the width without mirrors as 1,744 mm and the kerb weights as 1,447 kg (40 kWh) and 1,524 kg (52 kWh); Wikipedia gives 1,774 mm and 1,350–1,450 kg.
From concept to production
Renault presented the Renault 5 Prototype in January 2021 as part of its Renaulution plan, announced on 14 January 2021. Gilles Vidal led the styling team. In 2021 Renault's engineering chief expected a starting price of €20,000 to €25,000.
The production car appeared at Geneva in February 2024. Production started in 2024 at Douai (Renault ElectriCity). The plant built 25,379 cars in 2024 and 87,522 in 2025, and the 100,000th car left the line by December 2025.
Motors, batteries and charging
| Version (ADAC, Germany) | Power / torque | Battery | WLTP range | 0–100 km/h | DC charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Tech Electric 95 | 70 kW (95 PS) | 40 kWh | — | — | — |
| E-Tech Electric 120 Urban Range | 90 kW (122 PS) / 225 Nm | 40 kWh net | 317 km | 9.0 s | 80 kW, 31 min to 80% |
| E-Tech Electric 150 Comfort Range | 110 kW (150 PS) / 245 Nm | 52 kWh net | 417 km | 8.0 s | 100 kW, 30 min to 80% |
The 70 kW version is listed by Wikipedia but not in the German range. Both German versions use 14.4 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle and are limited to 150 km/h. With the standard 11 kW three-phase AC charger a full charge takes 157 minutes for the 40 kWh battery and 193 minutes for the 52 kWh battery, according to ADAC. Wikipedia gives an expected DC peak of 130 kW; ADAC lists 80 kW and 100 kW for the German versions.
The motors drive the front wheels. ADAC lists a braked trailer load of 500 kg for the 40 kWh car.
Charging times at home
| Charging point (ADAC, 0–100%) | 40 kWh Urban Range | 52 kWh Comfort Range |
|---|---|---|
| Household socket, 2.3 kW | 672 min | 1,033 min |
| Single-phase wallbox, 3.7 kW | 418 min | 588 min |
| Three-phase wallbox, 11 kW | 157 min | 193 min |
On a household socket the 52 kWh car needs about 17 hours for a full charge, so a wallbox is worth planning for anyone who drives more than short distances every day. At ADAC's WLTP consumption of 14.4 kWh/100 km, one hour at an 11 kW wallbox adds roughly 75 km of range, a figure calculated by 1cars that ignores charging losses.
Safety
Euro NCAP tested the Renault 5 E-Tech in 2024 in Techno Comfort trim. It scored 80% for adult occupants, 80% for children, 76% for vulnerable road users and 68% for safety assistance; ADAC lists the result as four stars (76 of 100 points, test date December 2024). The Renault Zoe, the brand's previous small electric car, had received zero stars in 2021.
Prices and equipment in Germany
| Version (ADAC) | List price | On sale from |
|---|---|---|
| 120 Urban Range (40 kWh) Evolution | €26,290 | January 2025 |
| 120 Urban Range (40 kWh) Techno | €28,290 | January 2025 |
| 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) Evolution | €29,290 | August 2025 |
| 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) Techno | €31,290 | January 2025 |
| 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) Iconic Five | €32,790 | January 2025 |
| 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) Roland-Garros | €34,290 | April 2025 |
These are German list prices without incentives. ADAC lists a two-year vehicle warranty and eight years or 160,000 km for the battery (70% state of health). The 40 kWh Iconic Five at €31,500 was listed until August 2026.
The original Renault 5
The name goes back to the Renault 5 of 1972. ADAC's catalogue lists the first generation from 1972 to 1984 and the second from 1985 to 1993, with a facelift in 1987. The electric car is listed by ADAC as the third generation of the R5, more than 30 years after the second one ended.
Alpine A290 and Renault 5 Turbo 3E
The Alpine A290 is the sporting version on the same platform, with the 52 kWh battery and 130 kW or, as the GTS, 160 kW; the GTS reaches 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and has a range of 380 km. On 17 March 2025 Renault announced the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a limited run of 1,980 cars with motors in the rear wheels and 400 kW (543 PS), with deliveries planned from 2027. The history of Alpine explains the link between the two brands.
Awards and sales
The Renault 5 E-Tech won the European Car of the Year award for 2025 and had collected 44 international awards by December 2025, according to Wikipedia. In the UK, Autocar reported that 84% of buyers were new to the Renault brand. Wikipedia describes it as one of Europe's best-selling electric cars.
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Renault 5 E-Tech Electric in our rankings
- No. 10 of 23 · Quickest French cars, 0–100 (8.0 s)
- No. 30 of 420 · Smallest cars (3,922 mm · top 8%)
- No. 19 of 67 · Smallest hatchbacks (3,922 mm · top 29%)
- No. 22 of 53 · Heaviest hatchbacks (1,524 kg · top 42%)
- No. 135 of 304 · Lightest cars (1,447 kg · top 45%)
- No. 26 of 51 · Quickest hatchbacks, 0–100 (8.0 s · top 51%)
Shorter than 92% of ranked cars in the 1CARS catalog (No. 30 of 420).
FAQ
What is the range of the Renault 5 E-Tech?
ADAC lists 317 km WLTP for the 40 kWh version with 90 kW and 417 km for the 52 kWh version with 110 kW.
How much does the Renault 5 E-Tech cost?
In Germany from €26,290 for the 120 Urban Range Evolution to €34,290 for the Roland-Garros edition (ADAC, 2025 versions).
Where is the Renault 5 E-Tech built?
At Douai in northern France, part of Renault ElectriCity.
How safe is the Renault 5 E-Tech?
Euro NCAP gave it four stars in December 2024, with 80% for adult and child occupants.
How fast does it charge?
On DC, 31 minutes to 80% for the 40 kWh version at up to 80 kW and 30 minutes for the 52 kWh version at up to 100 kW (ADAC).
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
