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Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric

Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric priced from £22,995

The Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric will be priced from just £22,995 when order books open in January 2025.

The Renault 5 is available in three trim levels from launch – evolution, techno, and iconic five – and with a choice of two powertrains – 120 hp urban range and 150 hp comfort range. The 150 hp comfort model has a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.

Two powertrains are available – a 120 hp electric motor powered by a 40 kWh battery for a 190-mile range, and a 150 hp electric motor with a 52 kWh battery and a 248-mile range. Charging at up to 100 kW DC allows an 80% charge in 30 minutes.

The Renault 5 features the latest technology, from its built-in Google services with EV-optimised navigation to its bi-directional functionality including vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities. With a choice of two battery sizes and a heat pump as standard, it offers a driving range of up to 248 miles and can recharge to 80% in only 30 minutes.

The Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric weighs just 1,412 kg for the 120 hp urban model, it can seat five, and a 326-litre boot has dedicated storage for charging cables.

The dashboard features dual horizontal screens – a central 10.1-inch multimedia display, plus a colour, digital instrument panel in front of the driver (7-inch on evolution, 10-inch on techno and iconic five).

A choice of body colours are available from launch, two of which – Pop Yellow! and Pop Green! – are reminiscent of iconic shades that were present in the 1970s, with a sparkle-effect. Other shades are available including Arctic White and Diamond Black, while Midnight Blue can be found as a two-tone option with the Diamond Black roof from techno trim. The two-tone option with the contrasting Diamond Black roof can be chosen on techno and iconic five. All models in the range have 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels as standard.

Up to 25 advanced driver safety assistance systems are available, including rear occupant safe exit alert, active driver assist combining adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go and lane centring assist, as well as blind spot monitoring and hands-free parking. A new feature – My Safety Shield – allows drivers to activate their preferred advanced driver safety assistance systems at the touch of a button.

The Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric will be available to order in January 2025 priced from £22,995 for the evolution E-Tech 100% electric 120hp urban, and rising to £28,240 for the top of the range Iconic five E-Tech 100% electric 150hp comfort.

Demonstrators will be available for test drive from March, with the first customer deliveries expected shortly afterwards.

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