Getting your driver’s license in a Renault 5 is so much more enjoyable.

The new Renault 5 100% electric joins the ECF network to train the drivers of tomorrow.

The ECF network welcomes a remarkable return to its fleet, the legendary Renault 5. Fifty years after the first training sessions behind the wheel of this iconic model, 48 electric Renault 5s with dual controls will strengthen the vehicle fleet of the group for automatic driving license training.

These new models will be gradually delivered starting in June to several major cities, including Paris, Toulouse, Lyon, Arles, Strasbourg, Amiens, and Albertville. This partnership marks a new step in the historic collaboration between Renault and ECF, which has lasted for over 50 years. Even today, Renault supplies the network with 2,500 vehicles each year, including Clios.

Patrick Mirouse, president of the ECF group, praises this advancement: “We are proud to integrate this iconic vehicle into our fleet. It is a strong symbol of innovation, energy transition, and commitment to more responsible mobility.”

This choice meets several objectives. First of all, the electric Renault 5 is ideal for training: its smooth and quiet engine offers a comfortable and pleasant driving experience for both the student and the instructor. Additionally, electric vehicles allow schools to achieve significant savings on fuel costs.

Finally, these cars will be used for training for the automatic (BEA) driving license, which is becoming increasingly popular among young people. With the widespread adoption of electric drivetrains, this is no longer the discounted license it may have been in the past, but a true gateway. This type of license is appealing due to its simplicity: it does not require the learning of manual gear shifting, the minimum training duration is reduced to 13 hours compared to 20 hours for a standard license, and costs are therefore lowered.

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