The electric supermini will debut on February 26 with a starting price of €25,000 or a little over $27,000
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The production version of the Renault 5 is giving us a sneak peek of some of its concept-derived features prior to its debut at next year’s Geneva Motor Show on February 26, all thanks to a fresh set of official teasers. The company has confirmed that this fully electric supermini will adopt the E-Tech moniker, and they have also divulged some details about its styling and technology
One of the standout features on the exterior is a novel charge indicator placed on the top of the hood, drawing inspiration from the signature intakes of the original Renault 5. Given the electric nature of this new sub-compact model, Renault’s designers utilized this space for a graphic panel that illuminates whenever the vehicle is connected to a charger, displaying the current charge level. When the battery reaches full capacity, the LED display takes the shape of the number 5.
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The teasers also reveal the lighting units of the R5. The headlights feature different LED graphics compared to the concept. Renault says that the black dots in the middle of each lens resemble the pupil of the human eye, inspired by a vintage ad of the original 5.
Another homage to the classic Renault 5 can be seen in the vertically-mounted taillights, which are linked by a black trim piece. These clusters even feature subtle extensions from the side panels, aimed at enhancing the aerodynamic performance of the hatchback by minimizing air turbulence. While the aerodynamic impact is likely minimal, these protruding elements do look cool.
Renault also included a dark profile shot of the supermini and a closeup of the pronounced rear fenders which were inspired by the famed R5 Turbo. Indeed, the wide fenders of the EV make it look like a hot hatch, meaning Alpine won’t have to try hard to spice up the design of its own performance-focused version.
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The French automaker intends to release additional teasers for the Renault 5 E-Tech leading up to its official unveiling in Geneva. The teaser campaign is called “R5VOLUTION IS BACK” and begins on December 1st with posters, while a TV commercial will follow on December 17 featuring the “Instant Crush” song by the famed French band Daft Punk.
What We Know So Far
The new 5 E-Tech will be both designed and manufactured in France under the newly established Ampere unit within the Renault Group. The 3.92 m (154.3 inches) long city car will be the first to introduce the new AmpR Small platform (formerly known as the CMF-BEV) featuring a multi-link rear suspension. Renault has officially confirmed two battery pack options, offering capacities of either 40 kWh or 52 kWh. The larger battery pack will be available right from the launch, providing a WLTP range of up to 400 km (249 miles). In the future, it will support V2G (vehicle-to-grid) tech allowing owners to sell energy back to the grid.
Fans of the model in select markets, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands, will have access to the so-called R5 R Pass. Priced at €150 ($164), this pass grants them priority in the order placement process, ensuring they are among the first to receive delivery of the electric vehicle. Additionally, all pass holders will receive a scale model of the Renault 5 E-Tech immediately after its official debut
Renault has reaffirmed that the initial pricing for the 5 E-Tech will hover around €25,000 (about $27,300 at current exchange rates). This positions it directly in competition with upcoming models from other manufacturers, including the VW ID.2, which is set to be priced similarly. It comes in at a lower price point compared to the Peugeot E-208 but commands a slightly higher price than the newly introduced Citroen e-C3.
