Renault 5 E-Tech Electric 2024– car dimensions: 3922 mm long, 1774 mm wide and 1498 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,504 kg. Braked towing is 500 kg.
The Techno cabin has a 10.1-inch OpenR Link touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus a 10-inch driver display. Automatic climate control is fitted. Adaptive cruise control with stop and go comes as standard along with lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking that covers urban scenarios, pedestrians, cyclists and intersections. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are included. Blind spot warning is available on higher grades or via packs.
Boot space is 326 litres with seats up and expands to 1106 litres with the 60/40 rear bench folded. There is underfloor storage for the charging cable.
Towing capacity is 500 kg braked or unbraked. Payload is listed around 400 kg depending on configuration. This is a compact electric hatchback suited to urban and light duties rather than heavy work.
The Techno cabin uses recycled denim fabric on seats, dash and doors with grey stitching. Front seats adjust manually for height and have good range of movement. Automatic climate control and a heat pump keep temperatures steady. Acoustic windscreen plus battery and motor isolation keep the cabin quiet. Ambient lighting and a high centre console with armrest add everyday ease. Higher grades add heated front seats and a heated wheel.
Fully electric, 0 g/km CO2, heat pump standard.
WLTP range around 190-250 miles by battery size. AC up to 11 kW, DC 80-100 kW.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2024): adult 80%, child 80%, VRU 76%, assist 68%.
Standard kit includes AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep, multiple airbags, driver attention alert.
Battery warranty 8 years to retain at least 70% capacity.
Service plans available. checks recommended yearly.
The car runs purely on electricity with zero tailpipe CO2. Two battery options deliver WLTP ranges from roughly 190 miles on the smaller pack to around 250 miles on the larger. A heat pump is standard to help efficiency and cabin warmth. AC charging reaches 11 kW. DC peaks at 80 kW or 100 kW depending on battery, with 15-80% in about 30 minutes under ideal conditions. Preconditioning is available via the app.
Servicing needs are lower than for petrol cars. Renault recommends annual checks covering the high-voltage system, brakes, cabin filter and software. UK sources note intervals around 24 months or 18,000 miles, with fixed-price service plans from low monthly rates. Battery coolant and other fluids follow longer cycles. The traction battery carries an 8-year warranty guaranteeing at least 70% capacity.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2024 testing of a Techno variant. Adult and child protection both scored 80%, vulnerable road users 76% and safety assist 68%. Standard equipment covers emergency braking for cars, pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keeping assist, intelligent speed assistance, multiple airbags including curtains, hill-start assist and driver attention monitoring. Techno adds adaptive cruise and a rear camera. higher grades bring blind-spot warning and more parking aids.
Day-to-day ownership stays simple with key-card entry, electric parking brake and connected services for remote preconditioning. Tyre repair kit is standard. No major mechanical wear items mean lower running costs if you stick to the recommended checks and keep software updated over the air.
Length 3922 mm, Width 1774 mm, Height 1498 mm, Wheelbase 2540 mm (5 E-Tech Electric 2024-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault official tech sheets/listini, Quattroruote.it.