Renault 5
The R5 is back, electric, and really rather desirable.
If you can hear a watery sound, it’s probably just our hearts melting at the look of the new electric Renault 5. OK, so retro design is reductive and cynical but who cares when reduction and cynicism produce something that looks this good? Cute on the outside and the inside, the 5 also gets decent electric range (especially with the larger 52kWh battery) and will be more affordable than the old Renault Zoe thanks to dramatic reductions in the cost of building its platform. You get a choice of jazzy, bright colours and expect lots of funky special editions as the model ages.
Renault 5 specifications
- Official WLTP range between charges
- 300-400km
- Battery details (usable capacity)
- 40-52kWh lithium-ion
- Electric motor details
- 70kW single motor, 90kW single motor, 110kW single motor
- Fastest recharging rate
- 100kW on DC, 11kW on AC
- Maximum power output
- 95-150hp
- Maximum torque output
- 215-245Nm
- 0–100km/h
- 8.0 seconds
- Kerb weight
- 1,350-1,405kg
Last updated 17 July 2024
Renault 5 reviews
14 Aug 2025
Renault 5 E-Tech electric (2025) review
The electric Renault 5 has charmed the entire world with its retro-eighties styling, but how does it cope with 2025-spec Irish roads?
17 Oct 2024
Renault 5 E-Tech electric (2025) review
Put your deposit down now, as the new electric Renault 5 surpasses expectations.
20 Aug 2019
Renault 5 Turbo 2 (1983) review
Renault’s mid-engined 5 Turbo brought intoxicating levels of rally fever to the road.Renault 5 videos
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