If you’re tired of hearing about the expensive electric vehicles from brands like Rolls Royce, Tesla, or Lucid, then the new Renault 5 E-Tech is for you. Designed with affordability and practicality in mind, this recent release from Renault is ultra-compact and features a retro style perfect for city commutes. Read on to discover more about its exciting offerings.

Renault 5 E-Tech

The Renault 5 is a practical vehicle with a length of 154.3 inches, making city driving a breeze. With a 326L boot, it’s ideal for your grocery trips. The 40:60 rear seat split allows for increased boot capacity when needed. This 4-door car can comfortably accommodate two adults and two children, although rear headroom and legroom may be compromised. Sporting 18-inch wheels, the Renault 5 has a sporty and compact look to handle city streets with ease.

Performance

Not built for speed or luxury, this car has a clean and simple design with a French flair. It offers two battery sizes: 40 kWh and 52 kWh. The smaller battery pack provides 95 HP and 156 lb-ft torque, while the larger pack delivers 120 HP and 166 lb-ft torque, allowing for 0 to 60 acceleration in 7 seconds. This B-segment mini can travel 186 miles with the smaller battery and 249 miles with the larger one.

Sustainable Interior

This hatchback features a sustainable design with a dusty-colored interior suitable for everyday use. The seats, dashboard, and door panels are made from denim sourced from recycled plastic bottles. It also includes fine leather upholstery with hidden airbags in the dashboard.

Equipped with a 7-inch driver display and a 10-inch infotainment system featuring physical buttons, the Renault 5 ensures easy navigation without fumbling in the dark.

Special Features

The Renault 5 boasts a ‘baguette holder’ designed to keep your baguette soft and fresh until lunchtime.

One standout feature of this EV is its bidirectional AC charging capability, allowing you to save on electricity costs by sending excess energy back to the grid.

Expected to go on sale next year for 25,000 pounds, the Renault 5 is set to appeal to those who value practicality and a touch of fun, with color options including pop-yellow, pop-green, black, white, and dark blue.