What to Expect from the Renault 5 Electric?
- Published on 24/02/2024 13:17
- Modified on 26/09/2025 7:35
If you have to wait until Monday to discover the Renault 5 E-Tech electric at the Geneva Motor Show, here is something to pass the time.
Measuring 3.92 meters long, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric is clearly designed for city driving. The 100% icon receives a 52 kWh battery offering up to 400 km WLTP. This seems very ambitious, even for a vehicle with exceptional frugality. However, the 52 kWh format remains more than enough for urban use and occasional longer trips. This battery offering will then be expanded with the arrival of a second 40 kWh battery.
The starting price for the Renault 5 E-Tech electric will be around 25,000 euros, comparable to B-segment hybrid models.
To begin gently unveiling the production model before its official reveal, here is a quick overview of the vehicle and some exterior design details that are nods to its ancestor.
The Front Lights
Recognizable among many, the face of the R5 owes much to its headlights. First, in their shape, but also in their graphic design, with a central lens. Like a wink to the “Supercar Adventures,” the famous 1972 commercial, the “pupil” effect humanizes the modern R5.
A Light Charge Indicator on the Hood
At the front of the vehicle, the air intake on the hood of the historic model has disappeared. As an external sign of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric’s identity in the electric universe, it has been replaced by a luminous charge indicator, whose graphic forms an iconic “5” when the charge is full.
Tech-savvy, playful, and practical, this indicator, which allows you to see the battery charge level at a glance, is a great example of an accessible and human-centered interface.
The Wheel Arches
The widened wheel arches enhance the R5’s silhouette. They give it a perceived compactness and visual stance.
Designed with graphics, they reinforce its unique and immediately recognizable character, similar to the R5 Turbo.
The Rear Lights
The vertical taillights incorporate a lighting feature that extends along the side of the bodywork. This element contributes to the aerodynamic performance of the R5 by preventing harmful air swirls.
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This page is translated from the original post "À quoi s’attendre avec la Renault 5 électrique ?" in French.
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