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Electric Fuel Type
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190 miles Combined Range
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120 bhp Engine Power
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40 kWh Battery Capacity
Ten Second Review
Renault aims to 'democratise electric technology in Europe', starting with this 5 E-Tech Electric small hatch. Back in the Seventies, the original 5 effectively pioneered the supermini genre: its look is nostalgically referenced here, in combination with futuristic design.
Background
The future of Renault starts here. Well actually, it started back in 2021 when freshly installed company CEO Luca de Meo took one look at the retro '5 E-Tech' concept car his designers had just sketched and said "build that". It's taken some time for that to happen and in the interim, this new-era Renault 5 has become the poster child for de Meo's so-called 'Renaultution' plan to transform the company with a very different range of EV-led models. It's only electric - designed to replace the ZOE - and sits on the company's dedicated 'AmpR Small' platform, which will also be used for forthcoming Renault 4 and Twingo models as well as the new-era Nissan Micra. Associated performance brand Alpine sells a hot hatch spin-off, the A290. Like all of these models, the 5 celebrates its smallness - and aims to replicate the ongoing market success of other modernised retro small EV designs, like the MINI Cooper Electric and the Fiat 500e. As with those cars, lots of advanced technology lies behind the nostalgic Seventies design cues.
Engines and Tech Spec
You expect nimble, agile handling from a small car that looks like this and Renault says that there are two design keys here that provide it. Obviously important for agility are the measures that have kept kerb weight to under a tonne and a half; that's unusual for an EV. Unusual for a small hatch of any kind is the replacement of the normal torsion beam suspension set-up for a more sophisticated rear multi-link arrangement. That not only makes the ride more supple but also offers extra stability in extreme manoeuvres, like avoiding a child running out into the road. In terms of power, things kick off with a base 120hp variant that uses a 40kWh battery with a 190 mile range and makes 62mph in 9.0s. But the 5 E-Tech will mainly be chosen its top form with a 150hp motor energised by a 52kWh battery capable of taking the car up to 248 miles between charges. The 52kWh version gets to 62mph in 7.9s but runs out of steam at 93mph. If you want to go faster in a 5, remember that there's always the Alpine A290 version of this design, which can offer up to 217bhp. Drive dynamics for the standard 5 are based on those of Renault's Megane E-Tech, though the steering isn't quite as sharp and darty as it is in that car, the ratio slackened from 12:1 to 13:7. A brake-by-wire system features as standard.
Design and Build
It's ironic that the young, trendy fashionistas being targeted here are the people least likely to remember the Seventies Renault 5 this car references so extensively. Superminis were much smaller in those days and the 5 E-Tech is also extremely compact - by small EV hatch standards anyway, measuring just 3.92m long; which is a small size down from something like a Vauxhall Corsa Electric. Think more Fiat 500e. Like that Italian rival, there's delicious nostalgia dripping from almost every part of this Gallic tiddler's bodywork. It's not just the familiar shape that your dad will recognise. The original 5 had only three doors, hence the way that the rear handles here are hidden in the C-pillars to reference that. There are nods to the classic 5 Turbo hot hatch too - like the rear spoiler; and an offset hump on the bonnet which here incorporates the battery charging indicator, but references the asymmetric cooling vent on the original fast 5. There are modern trendy touches too - notably the headlights, one of the few things changed over the original 2021 motor show concept version of this model. These LEDs reference Manga comic characters and illuminate with a small square when the main beam isn't in use; like a human eye pupil which 'winks' at you when you approach the car with a key fob. The wheel rims are large 18-inchers and at the back, the concept model's full-width light bar is replaced by a black plastic panel that aims to emphasise the 3.77m width. The cabin also sets out to combine real-world technology with retro design. The main Seventies reference lies with the padded stitched passenger-side dashboard moulding, which can be trimmed in several distinctive sustainable textiles, according to the trim level chosen. Over 18% of the car's material content is recycled and you can have denim trimming made from reclaimed PET plastic bottles. Analogue instrument gauges like the original would have been an interesting nostalgic touch, but instead there's the now-expected binnacle screen, offered in either 7 or 10-inch sizes, depending on trim. All variants pair this display with a Google OS-based 10-inch central infotainment screen, which features a ChatGPT-enabled voice-control virtual assistant named 'RENO'. This is there to help you get the most out of your 5, not only responding to questions (like how to pair your 'phone or how to change a tyre for example) but also politely nagging you with supposedly helpful suggestions. So for instance in a traffic jam, RENO will suggest you switch to the 'Eco' drive mode for greater frugality. If you've the windows open with the air con on, RENO will suggest you turn it off. Irritating or intuitive? Only you can decide. The seats offer a bright range of coloured fabrics and can feature thick corduroy-style padded inserts. The climate controls are thankfully of the physical variety. And, weirdly, you can customise drive shift stalk with a range of clip-on attachments that look a bit like lipsticks. There's even an optional baguette holder that clips onto the centre console. In a car this short, you wouldn't expect much rear seat room, but it helps that the 2.54m wheelbase takes up most of the body length. A couple of adults will be fine for short-to-medium-length journeys. Out back, the 326-litre boot is bigger than you might expect, though that's 60-litres less than you get in a Clio supermini.
Market and Model
To start with, the top 52kWh model with a 148bhp motor will be offered and expect pricing starting at around the £23,000 mark, but you will be looking at closer to £30,000 for a better specified model. There are three trim levels - 'Evolution', 'Techno' and top 'Iconic Cinq'. Standard equipment across the range includes LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless 'Android Auto' and 'Apple CarPlay' and keyless entry and start. Higher-spec 'Techno' models come with a 10-inch instrument display, Google integration for the infotainment system, wireless smartphone charging and a reversing camera. The top-spec 'Iconic' adds heat for the seats and steering wheel, plus all-round parking sensors and 'chrono' diamond-cut 18-inch wheels. One nice standard touch across the range is the bonnet battery indicator, which has the number 5 split into backlit sections that show off your battery percentage. Across the line-up, there are five colour options - 'Pearl White', 'Starry Black', 'Midnight Blue', 'Pop Yellow' and metallic 'Pop Green'. You get a wide range of different upholstery options too, which use sustainably-sourced materials. The 18-inch wheels come in differing styles and there are various customisation options for buyers to choose from. Plus you will be able to specify sticker packs to further personalise the exterior.
Cost of Ownership
There are two ways to get acceptable range from an EV these days. One of them - sticking in a huge battery - simply isn't feasible with a car this small, so Renault's gone all out with the other option in this regard - light weight. They developed a bespoke motor that cuts 15kg in mass and 3cm in length. Which is energised by nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries that use a simplified layout in which cells are batched into larger square shapes. That cuts weight - a lot. The base 40kWh pack (using 3 modules with 31 cells apiece) weighs 240kg. The 52kWh pack (using 4 groups of 46 cells) weighs 300kg. As a result, a base 40kWh 5 E-Tech has a kerb weight of just 1,372kg - which is feather-light for an EV. The 52kWh model's 1,449kg weight is about the same as the heaviest version of the brand's combustion Captur small crossover model. To give you some perspective, the original Renault ZOE small EV had a battery of just 22kWh in size, yet weighed in at 1,468kg. Obviously, all this has a huge impact on range figures - 190 miles for the 40kWh model and 248 miles for the 52kWh version. Aerodynamics affect these range figures too of course. Renault says the rear spoiler nets 5 miles of extra range; the 'Techno' trim's clear-faced alloy wheels net another 5 miles. And the slatted rear light design is good for another 2 miles. Remember that charging speeds vary here with battery choice; for the 40kWh model, it's 80kW. For the 52kWh version, it's 100kW. In both cases, expect a 15 to 80% top-up to take just under half an hour from a public DC charger. The brand is also offering 'Vehicle-to-Grid' (V2G) compatibility, so that electricity from the car's battery can be intelligently fed back into your home - or even back into the national grid (though you'll need a special 'Mobilize' wall box terminal and a bespoke electricity contract do that). This 5's charging point can also be used to supply up to 11kW of energy to external devices - like, say, a lap top or a camping light. A heat pump is standard, helping to maximise range in particularly cold weather. And the E-Tech system uses Google Maps to automatically begin pre-conditioning the battery when the car is nearing charging points selected in the app. That will mean the battery is then at a perfect temperature on arrival, which will allow you to charge it faster and more efficiently. The Google-based journey planner built into the system can even consider wind direction and speed to predict energy consumption.
Summary
The 5 E-Tech doesn't have to be Renault's core B-segment model, which frees it up to be innovative and rather unique. The look has a design longevity that the French maker thinks could last decades, much like the Fiat 500 or the MINI. While the styling of its Clio showroom stablemate must continually change with the times, the 'cinq' doesn't necessarily have to. Whether it will 'democratise electric technology in Europe' as its maker hopes is debatable; Groupe Renault's far more affordable Dacia Spring EV is more likely to do that. But the 5 will play its part in encouraging a wider cross-section of customers to switch to EV. It's cute, it's different and it's the future - with a bit of the past thrown in.
- Manufacturer OTR £24,930.00
- Combined Range 191 Miles
- 0-62 mph 9s
- Fuel Type Electric
- Transmission Automatic
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Driver Convenience
- 10.3" digital driver information display
- 2 front USB-C ports
- Active lane keeping assist with front and rear sensor
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
- Bluetooth
- Connected services including over the air updates
- Driver attention alert system
- e-Call (emergency call)
- Engine start button
- Exterior temperature display
- Intelligent speed assist with speed sign recognition and overspeed warning
- Internet access
- Lane departure warning system
- Miles per hour configuration
- Multisense: customisable driving modes (personalised, sport, eco, comfort)
- My safety switch: shortcut to personalise configuration of driving aids
- Navigation system with build in google maps
- OpenR link 10.1" central touchscreen multimedia system: Google built in, DC charge preconditioning
- PAS
- Qrescue
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear view camera
- Reno - the official Renault avatar
- Safe stopping distance warning
- safety coach - provide advice to the driver to improve safety score
- safety score - assess ability to drive safely and help improve driving style
- Service interval indicator
- Speed alert
- Speed limiter
- Steering wheel mounted cruise control
- Tailgate
- Traffic sign recognition
- Trip computer
- Voice control for navigation system with built in google assistant
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Wireless phone charger
- Wireless smartphone replication and integration via Apple carplay and Android auto
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
- 5 charging indicator on bonnet [lights up w. welcome sequence + shows increments of 20%]
- AC 11kW + DC 80kW
- Battery pre-conditioning for DC charging
- Bi-directional charge: power to object [V2L]
- Fireman access - hatch designed to flood the battery quickly if needed to contain and control battery fire
- Home wallbox cable [mode 3, 6.5m]
- SD pyro switch - disconnect the battery from high-voltage network to ensure safety as needed
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Entertainment
- Arkamys audio system
- Digital radio
- Steering wheel audio controls
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Exterior Features
- 2x 3rd brake reversing light
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Automatic headlight levelling
- Automatic high / low beam
- Automatic LED daytime running lights
- Automatic LED front headlights with micro-optics + french flag in the light
- Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor and sensitivity setting
- Black door mirrors
- Body coloured bumpers
- Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
- Front and rear electric windows with one touch
- Heated rear window
- Heated windscreen washer nozzles
- LED fog lights
- LED indicator signal
- LED rear lights
- Privacy glass
- Rear band with "RENAULT" in satin chrome and satin chrome "5"
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear wiper
- Shark fin antenna
- Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
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Interior Features
- 12v socket in front
- 2 front and 2 rear touch LED interior lighting
- 3 rear headrests
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- 6 way lumbar support
- 60/40 split folding rear seat
- Ambient interior lighting [48 colour combinations]
- Automatic dual zone climate control
- Cabin air filter
- Front door panel - Recycled textile denim
- Front fixed centre storage console with armrest
- Front head restraints
- Front seats with manual height adjustment
- Heat pump
- Luggage compartment light
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Pollen filter
- Reach adjustable steering wheel
- Recycled fabric upholstery
- Single front passenger seat
- Synthetic leather steering wheel
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Passive Safety
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Approaching vehicle sound for pedestrians
- Automatic emergency braking system with intersection function
- Curtain airbags
- Driver airbag
- Electric child locks
- Electric parking brake with auto hold function
- Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
- Emergency brake assist with collision avoidance braking (braking on impact])
- Front and rear seatbelt pretensoners
- Front side airbags
- Height adjustable front seatbelts
- Hill start assist
- Isofix child seat anchor points [2x rear + 1x front passenger]
- Passenger airbag
- Passenger airbag deactivation system
- Rear automatic emergency braking system
- Seatbelt reminder
- Traction control
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Vehicle dynamic control
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Security
- Alarm
- Keyless entry
- Locking wheel nuts
- Remote central locking
- Thatcham approved immobiliser
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Trim
- Dashboard - Fabric with grey stitching
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Wheels
- 18" black diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Tyre inflation kit
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Electric Vehicle Data
- Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70
- Battery Capacity in kWh: 40
- Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 1005
- Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100
- Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 2.3
- Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 965
- Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 0-100
- Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 7.4
- Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): 239
- Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: 0-100
- Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: 11
- Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): 31
- Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: 15-80
- Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: 80
- Battery Leased: No
- Battery Type: Lithium-ion
- Charging Port Location: Right Side Front
- Coupler/Connector Type: CCS Type 2
- Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 80
- Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100000
- Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8
- Usable Battery Capacity: 40
- WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City: 13.8
- WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb: 14.7
- WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City: 4.5
- WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb: 4.2
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH: 426
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL: 433
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb: 307
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH: 306
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL: 309
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH: 265
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL: 269
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb: 191
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH: 190
- WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL: 192
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Emissions - ICE
- CO: Not Available
- CO2 (g/km): 0
- HC: Not Available
- HC+NOx: Not Available
- Noise Level dB(A): 65
- NOx: Not Available
- Particles: Not Available
- Standard Euro Emissions: Not Available
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Engine and Drive Train
- Camshaft: Not Available
- Catalytic Convertor: Not Available
- CC: 1
- Compression Ratio: [not available]
- Cylinder Layout: Not Available
- Cylinders: Not Available
- Cylinders - Bore (mm): Not Available
- Cylinders - Stroke (mm): Not Available
- Engine Code: Not Available
- Engine Layout: Not Available
- Fuel Delivery: Not Available
- Gears: 1 SPEED
- Number of Valves: Not Available
- Transmission: AUTO
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General
- Badge Engine CC:
- Badge Power: 120
- Based On ID: Not Available
- Coin Description: 90kW 40 kWh
- Coin Series: Techno Urban Range
- Generation Mark: 1
- Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 19E
- Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
- NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 80
- NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 80
- NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 4
- NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 76
- NCAP Safety Assist %: 68
- Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: No
- Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24
- Service Interval Mileage: 18000
- Special Edition: No
- Special Order: No
- Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: Not Available
- Timing Belt Interval Mileage: Not Available
- Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
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Performance
- 0 to 62 mph (secs): 9
- Engine Power - BHP: 120
- Engine Power - KW: 90
- Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 166
- Engine Torque - MKG: 22.9
- Engine Torque - NM: 225
- Engine Torque - RPM: 1000
- Top Speed: 93
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Test Cycles
- Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
- RDE Certification Level: N/A
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Tyres
- Alloys?: Yes
- Space Saver?: No
- Tyre Size Front: 195/55 R18
- Tyre Size Rear: 195/55 R18
- Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
- Wheel Style: Not Available
- Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY
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Vehicle Dimensions
- Height: 1498
- Length: 3922
- Wheelbase: 2540
- Width: 1774
- Width (including mirrors): 2020
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Weight and Capacities
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 1865
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 959
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 277
- Max. Loading Weight: 477
- Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 500
- Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 500
- Minimum Kerbweight: 1388
- No. of Seats: 5
- Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.3
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Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance packages are provided to you by the finance company and generally include and exclude the following elements. This cover is an addition to the standard full UK manufacturer’s warranty and roadside assistance that comes with all new vehicles.
Please note: Terms and conditions of vehicle maintenance packages can vary slightly depending on the finance company. Full details of the maintenance contract provided on your chosen vehicle will be forwarded to you with your quotation once you have enquired.
Maintenance Contract includes:
- Mechanical and electrical repairs or replacements, including associated parts and labour
- Bulbs, Batteries, Exhausts, Wiper Blades, Alternators & Starter Motors (dependent upon finance provider)
- Tyre repair and replacement
- Breakdown assistance
- No recharges for punctures or damaged tyres (dependent upon finance provider)
- MOT tests (if applicable)
What are the key benefits of a Maintained Contract?
- Planned fixed monthly cost
- No unexpected maintenance costs
- Protection from rising inflation costs
- Dedicated qualified technical team to deal with any problematic vehicles
- VAT is 100% recoverable on the Maintenance element of your contract for VAT registered businesses
What are the exclusions?
- Repairs or replacements due to driver error or driver induced faults
- Repairs due to accident damage
- Missing or Broken items e.g. Bent Aerials, Missing Hub Cabs
- Vandalised and Stolen Wheels and/or Tyres
- Damaged windscreen and/or glass replacement
- Misfuelling
- Lubricant and Fluid Top Ups between service intervals (e.g. Oil Top Ups, Screenwash Top Ups)
- A relief vehicle is not guaranteed as part of your maintenance package. However, this may be available at an additional cost, dependant on your finance provider
What is WLTP?
The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) replaced the NEDC test procedure for establishing official fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for all new cars and became mandatory from September 2018. WLTP is a more accurate way of reading the statistics of an engine’s economy outputs based on realistic driving on an every day basis. The cycle of WLPT is divided in to 4 sections which fall under different average speeds of the vehicle being at low, medium, high and more high. It also includes various driving scenarios such as breaking accelerating and stops.
How will this effect me?
From 1st April 2020 the first registration tax for new cars will be higher. If you currently have a car on order which has not yet been registered then the price will increase and this will vary depending on the cars. If the new car you have on order is being taken on finance or lease then your monthly payments will increase by the amount the first registration has gone up. The new payments will be displayed on the finance documents you receive to sign before delivery of the vehicle.
In addition, from the 6th April 2020 company car tax known as benefit in kind, increased as a response to the WLTP new testing procedure.
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