Renault has decided to resurrect the 5 model, and get this…it’s electric this time! Alongside its ancestors charm, the French company states that the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric will come out in 2025 with much more sophistication and technology than before. Here’s what this thrilling car is all about:
Familiar Shape, But Again, It’s A New Technological Era!
The Renault 5 E-Tech serves up charisma on a platter with its unique blend of old-school and new-age style. While the original Renault 5 from the 70s and 80s gets the credits for the car’s design structure, the Renault 5 E-Tech still utilizes modern components such as LED light while keeping the visuals retro with its traditional boxy shape, sharp corners, and a bold front grille.
Fun Fact: The amount of space this compact car offers sounds unbelievable, especially when its modest but chic dimensions are accounted for, 3,920 mm long while being 1,770 mm wide and 1,500 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,540 mm. As stylish as it sounds, its practicality assists it in standing out in the busy streets even more so.
Reasonable Electric Crossover
The cost of the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is one of the most appealing characteristics. It’s set to be priced at approximately €25,000 in Europe which translates to about 23,000 pounds in the Uk. For about 195 euros a month or for a total of around €24,900 you can purchase one in Spain.
It should come as no surprise that the car is one of the cheapest electric cars in the market as it is marketed to be economical to manufacture. The electric crossover is competitively priced in the market as compared to its rivals such as Mini Coope Electric and Fiat 500 Electric.
Sleek Comfort And Convenient Technology
What catches the eye is the fashion forward steering wheel and modern seating which is depicted through retro tech style, also the seats are made from heated denim. Speaking of tech integrated in the Renault 5 E-Tech, it provides google based multimedia system and easy access of Spotify and Google Maps all of which come equipped with digital screens.
There are other advanced features available in the car too such as:
Capsule cruise control which eases driving experience during longer trips.
Autopark feature which assists in tight parking spots.
Preconditioning of the battery which enhances the performance of the car.
The Renault 5 E-Tech isn’t just sleek in its looks, it has been built with certain features that makes it easy and fun to drive.
Technology
The battery options offered for the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric are as follows:
- 40 kWh battery with a mileage of approximately 312 km (194 miles)
- 52 kWh battery with a mileage of approximately 410 km (255 miles)
Charging the car doesn’t require a lot of hard work, all it takes is 30 minutes with a DC fast charger to get the battery charged from 15% to 80%. As a result, Renault 5 E-Tech becomes a perfect vehicle to use for road trips or even short drives around the city.
In terms of vehicle power, the car offers a variety of options, you can choose from 95 horsepower, 120 horsepower and 150 horsepower. The battery capacity with more horsepower can reach speeds of 100km/h in just 8 seconds. Considering the power of the engine, the Renault 5 E-Tech is perfect for city roads and curvy routes.
Renault’s sister Perfomance company, Alpine is also hoping to launch a more high horsepower version of the car and it aims to introduce it in June 2024 alongside the A290 model. This model will include better suspensions, more power and even a sporty design to increase the overall experience of driving the vehicle.
What People Are Saying
The Renault 5 E-Tech has generated lots of reviews. Car enthusiasts praise it for the retro-futuristic aesthetic and its driving fun factor and the price tag. Many suggest that it could end up as one of the hottest selling cars in 2025.
For the customers who still remember Renault 5, this car thanks to its stylish look will satisfy all the nostalgic reasons to buy the car. The younger generation of buyers will love its cool design and green credentials. In a nutshell, it caters to wide customer base.
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is not simply a car. It is a synthesis of the past and the future. The elegant craft design combined with modern features but at a reasonable price will enable this car to be the game changer in terms of making electric vehicles affordable to everyone.
From an innovative city driving vehicle to an inexpensive electric automobile to simply anything that would grab attention, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is the best option if you are looking for any of these three options. It is expected that this model will be available on the market in 2025, and it will reinstate the reputation of the old Renault 5 while simultaneously setting the path for a more ecologically friendly environment.