# Renault 5 E-Tech

Renault's retro-styled electric supermini, with a 36.5, 40 or 52 kWh battery and front-wheel drive.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: Hatchback
- Seats: 5
- Names and versions: Renault 5 E-Tech electric, R5; versions Five, Urban Range and Comfort Range; Alpine A290 is a related performance model
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/renault/5-e-tech
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Renault 5 E-Tech worth considering?

ADAC measured 17.3 kWh/100 km and a 345 km Ecotest range for the 52 kWh car, and What Car? calculated 166 miles in winter against an official 253 miles. Rapid charging matched Renault's 30-minute claim in ADAC's summer test, but official ranges rose with the August 2026 update, so earlier test cars are not identical to new ones.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | Up to 430 km | WLTP, Europe: 52 kWh Comfort Range up to 430 km (previously 410 km), 40 kWh Urban Range up to 315 km, new 36.5 kWh Five up to 305 km. Renault media release, 25 August 2026. Renault UK quotes up to 259 miles (52 kWh, pending homologation) and 194 miles (40 kWh). | Market or version specific | https://media.renault.com/the-renault-5-e-tech-electric-range-gains-fresh-appeal-with-greater-efficiency-range-and-versatility-right-from-entry-level-along-with-new-colours-and-features/?lang=eng |
| Battery | 36.5, 40 or 52 kWh | 40 kWh Urban Range (90 kW motor) and 52 kWh Comfort Range (110 kW); the entry Five trim moves to a 36.5 kWh LFP battery with an 80 kW motor. Renault does not say here whether these are gross or usable figures. | Market or version specific | https://media.renault.com/the-renault-5-e-tech-electric-range-gains-fresh-appeal-with-greater-efficiency-range-and-versatility-right-from-entry-level-along-with-new-colours-and-features/?lang=eng |
| Rapid charging | Up to 100 kW | Renault UK: 15–80% in 30 minutes with the standard 100 kW DC charger. The new 36.5 kWh Five has an 80 kW DC charger (Renault media, August 2026). | Market or version specific | https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html |
| Efficiency | 14.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP combined for the 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) Techno as listed by ADAC from manufacturer data; the Renault pages read for this entry give no consumption figure, and the August 2026 update may have changed it. | Local check needed | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/renault/renault-r5/ |

## Independent tests

Summary: 0 of 2 comparable claims hold up; 5 tests from 3 testers; winter range averaged 66% of the official figure; safety 4 stars, Euro NCAP 2024.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAC (2025-07) | Efficiency | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km WLTP | 83% | Falls short | Renault 5 E-Tech electric 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) Techno, 110 kW; ADAC Ecotest cycle: air conditioning on, extra load, includes a motorway section; consumption includes charging losses | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/renault/renault-r5/ |
| ADAC (2025-07) | Rapid charging | 30 min 10–80% |  |  |  | Renault 5 E-Tech electric 150 Comfort Range (52 kWh) Techno; DC rapid charging in summer, measured from 10 to 79% in 30 minutes | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/renault/renault-r5/ |
| What Car? (2025-03) | Range | 166 mi | 253 mi WLTP | 66% | Cold-weather result | Renault 5 52kWh Techno (Comfort Range, 148 bhp); Chilly day, UK roads; range calculated from measured efficiency of 3.2 mi/kWh and the usable battery size | https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-renault-5-vs-mini-cooper/n27476 |
| What Car? (2025-06) | Range | 155 mi | 193 mi WLTP | 80% | Falls short | Renault 5 Urban Range Techno, 40 kWh, 121 bhp; Two-day UK road trip in summer; range calculated from 3.9 mi/kWh average efficiency and the usable battery size | https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-byd-dolphin-surf-versus-citron-e-c3-and-renault-5-video/n27830 |
| Euro NCAP (2024) | Safety rating | 4 stars |  |  |  | Renault 5 E-TECH electric techno comfort, LHD; Euro NCAP 2024 protocols; adult occupant 80%, child occupant 80%, vulnerable road users 76%, safety assist 68% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/renault/5/1080/ |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Renault 5 E-Tech", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/renault/5-e-tech