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Renault 5 E-Tech

Tight in the back, but a riot to drive
2026
Urban Living Award
Winner
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9/10

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 277 litres - 2 suitcases
Boot space, seats down 959 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 mm
Towing capacity 500 kg
First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.3 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
192 miles
Battery size 40 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 18 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 120 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1
Acceleration 9.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 40 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
192 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 277 litres
Boot (seats down) 959 litres
Length 3,922 mm
Width 1,774 mm
Height 1,498 mm
Wheelbase 2.54 m
Turning circle 10.3 m

Full features list

  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Fabric - Mixed grey / black with tricolour stitching
  • Special metallic paint
  • Alarm
  • Keyless entry
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central locking
  • Thatcham approved immobiliser
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Approaching vehicle sound for pedestrians
  • Automatic emergency braking system with intersection function
  • Curtain airbags
  • Driver airbag
  • Electric child locks
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Emergency brake assist with collision avoidance braking (braking on impact])
  • Front and rear seatbelt pretensoners
  • Front side airbags
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Isofix child seat anchor points [2x rear + 1x front passenger]
  • Manual passenger airbag deactivation function
  • Passenger airbag
  • Seatbelt reminder
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • 7" digital driver information display
  • Bluetooth
  • Connected services including over the air updates
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Ecomode function
  • Engine start button
  • Exterior temperature display
  • Front safe stopping distance warning
  • Intelligent speed assist with speed sign recognition and overspeed warning
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Lane keeping assist with front and rear sensor
  • Miles per hour configuration
  • My safety switch: shortcut to personalise configuration of driving aids
  • OpenR link 10.1" central touchscreen multimedia system
  • Power assisted steering
  • Qrescue
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Service interval indicator
  • Speed alert
  • Speed limiter
  • Steering wheel mounted cruise control
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Trip computer
  • Wireless smartphone replication and integration via Apple carplay and Android auto
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • 1x LED 3rd brake reversing light
  • Automatic LED daytime running lights
  • Automatic LED front headlights
  • Automatic headlight levelling
  • Automatic high / low beam
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor and sensitivity setting
  • Black door mirrors
  • Body colour roof with black roofline
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Day and night rear view mirro
  • Electric adjustable door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows with one touch
  • Heated rear window
  • Heated windscreen washer nozzles
  • LED fog lights
  • LED indicator signal
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual folding door mirrors
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear band with "RENAULT" in grained black and satin chrome "5"
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
  • Whip antenna
  • 12V socket in front
  • 2x Front interior lighting
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 6 way lumbar support
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Automatic air conditioning with climate control
  • Black urethane coating steering wheel
  • Cabin air filter
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front door panel - Grained white/light grey plastic
  • Front fixed centre storage console
  • Front head restraints
  • Front seats with manual height adjustment
  • Heat pump
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Pollen filter
  • Reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Waffle roof lining
  • 2 front USB-C ports
  • Arkamys audio system
  • Digital radio
  • Steering wheel audio controls
  • 18" black diamond-cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • AC 11kW + DC 80kW
  • Bi-directional functionality - power to object [V2L]
  • Fireman access - hatch designed to flood the battery quickly if needed to contain and control battery fire
  • Home wallbox cable [mode 3, 6.5m]
  • SD pyro switch - disconnect the battery from high-voltage network to ensure safety as needed
  • Dashboard - Grained white / light grey plastic

From prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.