What is the Renault 5?
The Renault 5 is a small electric hatchback with a design that recalls the original Renault 5, launched in 1972. Details such as its lighting and sculpted bodywork reinterpret the earlier car in a contemporary style. Renault’s modern Renault 5 E-Tech brings that familiar name into its electric range.
The current car is generation III, known as Renault 5 E-Tech, and began in 2024. Its electric powertrain and compact hatchback shape suit everyday urban and suburban driving.
Engines and power
The Renault 5 is electric, so engine size does not apply. EU versions range from 70 kW (95 PS) to 110 kW (150 PS). UK versions range from 90 kW (122 PS) to 150 kW (204 PS).
How economical is the Renault 5?
EU registration figures cover 2024 to 2025 and show 87,728 registrations. The most registered version was the 110 kW (150 PS) electric car in 2025, followed by the 90 kW (122 PS) version that year.
Test procedures differ between markets: European ratings use WLTP, the USA uses EPA ratings, and Canada uses a 5-cycle test.
Where was the Renault 5 sold?
The current Renault 5 appears in EU registration figures from 2024 to 2025 and UK VCA figures from 2025 to 2026. Both listings describe an electric-only car.
Questions and answers
Is the current Renault 5 electric?
Yes. The current generation is listed as electric in both the EU and UK.
When did the current Renault 5 generation begin?
Generation III, the Renault 5 E-Tech, began in 2024.
What is the highest listed power for the Renault 5?
The UK range reaches 150 kW (204 PS).