Renault 5 E-Tech 2024– car dimensions: 3922 mm long, 1774 mm wide and 1498 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,449 kg. Braked towing is 500 kg.
The cabin has a standard 10.1-inch OpenR Link touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Auto climate control and basic cruise control come on all grades. Rear parking sensors are standard. Active emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection is fitted across the range, as is emergency lane keeping assist. Higher trims add a reversing camera, adaptive cruise, blind spot warning and full parking sensors with hands-free parking.
Boot space is 326 litres with seats up, including room under the floor for the charging cable. Fold the 60/40 rear bench and it opens to 1106 litres.
Towing capacity is 500 kg braked or unbraked. Payload including driver reaches 599 kg on the lighter battery version. The car is a passenger hatchback with multi-link rear suspension, not set up for heavy work use.
The cabin uses recycled fabrics including denim on higher grades and offers dual digital displays up to 10.3 inches with Multi-Sense driving modes and ambient lighting. Front seats follow classic R5 Turbo styling with manual height adjustment and electric lumbar support on upper trims. they feel supportive with decent space. An acoustic windscreen is standard for a quiet ride, paired with automatic climate control and a heat pump. Heated front seats and steering wheel come on Iconic Five and above, with heated rear seats on select top grades. Rear bench splits 60/40 and suits the compact class.
Fully electric with WLTP consumption from 14.5 kWh/100 km and ranges up to 405 km depending on battery.
Service interval every 24 months or 18,000 miles.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2024): 80% adult, 80% child, 76% vulnerable road users, 68% safety assist.
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, active emergency braking for urban/pedestrian/cyclist, lane keep assist, driver attention alert, intelligent speed assist and hill start assist.
Traction battery warranty 8 years/100,000 miles retaining at least 70% capacity.
The Renault 5 E-Tech runs purely on electricity with two battery options: 40 kWh for urban range around 308 km WLTP or 52 kWh for comfort range up to 405 km. Combined consumption sits near 14.5-15.4 kWh/100 km. A heat pump is standard to help efficiency in cold weather. DC rapid charging reaches 15-80% in about 30 minutes at up to 100 kW on the larger battery.
Servicing is lighter than a combustion car with no oil changes or exhaust work. Intervals are every 24 months or 18,000 miles and include cabin filter, fluid checks, brake fluid every few years and 12 V battery replacement around every four years. Connected alerts help flag worn parts early. Fixed-price service plans are available.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2024. Adult and child protection both scored 80%, with strong structure in frontal and side impacts. Safety assist landed at 68%. Standard kit covers AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, emergency lane keeping, driver monitoring via camera, traffic sign recognition and multiple airbags including curtains. Higher grades add blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and safe exit assist. Up to 32 ADAS features are available across the range.
Battery health is covered for eight years with a 70% capacity guarantee. The car includes over-the-air updates and connected services for five years on many features. Regenerative braking reduces pad wear. Overall running costs stay low thanks to the electric setup and simpler maintenance needs.
Length 3922 mm, Width 1774 mm, Height 1498 mm, Wheelbase 2540 mm (5 E-Tech 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault official UK/EU.