{"id":4947,"date":"2025-04-17T11:56:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/?p=4947"},"modified":"2025-04-17T11:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:56:13","slug":"top-things-to-know-about-the-renault-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/top-things-to-know-about-the-renault-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Top things to know about the Renault 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renault\u2019s new 5 electric supermini is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the moment.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With its retro design, electric powertrain and low price tag, could this be the EV we\u2019ve all been waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about buying one of these fun and funky little cars, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the top things you need to know about the new Renault 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is a choice of two battery packs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22260-jl203649-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4950\" style=\"width:615px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22260-jl203649-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22260-jl203649-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22260-jl203649-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22260-jl203649-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22260-jl203649-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Renault is offering the R5 with a choice of two battery packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a smaller 40kWh unit and electric motor that can deliver a claimed range of up to 186 miles on a single charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, there is a larger 52kWh unit with an electric motor that achieves a claimed 252 miles between trips to the plug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All versions are compatible with DC rapid charging and can be topped up at speeds of 100kW, allowing for a 15 to 80 per cent charge to take 30 mins for the 52kWh or 31 mins for the smaller 40kWh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>There are three trim levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-21587-RDAM1544258-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4948\" style=\"width:618px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-21587-RDAM1544258-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-21587-RDAM1544258-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-21587-RDAM1544258-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-21587-RDAM1544258-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-21587-RDAM1544258-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Car manufacturers are taking the simplistic route when it comes to trim levels, and the R5 is no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are just three trim levels consisting of Evolution, Techno and Iconic Five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entry-level car comes with a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and grey with black cloth upholstery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Move up to the Techno and you get extras such as recycled denim seat upholstery, an illuminated \u20185\u2019 charging indicator on the bonnet and interior ambient lighting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flagship Iconic Five comes with extras such as heated front seats and steering wheel, 18-inch \u2018Chrono\u2019 black diamond-cut alloy wheels and grey with yellow sustainable seat upholstery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It features lots of sustainable materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22405-jl-zdp-37-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4952\" style=\"width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22405-jl-zdp-37-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22405-jl-zdp-37-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22405-jl-zdp-37-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22405-jl-zdp-37-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22405-jl-zdp-37-2048x1352.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To help reduce emissions through the manufacturing process, the R5 features lots of sustainable materials throughout its cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the instrument panel is made from something called NAFIlean-R, which is recycled polypropylene made from post-consumer waste.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seat upholstery, synthetic leather on the steering wheel and the car\u2019s sound insulation are also made from sustainable materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It\u2019s one of the cheapest EVs on sale today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22032-renault-5-e-tech-100-electric-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4949\" style=\"width:646px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22032-renault-5-e-tech-100-electric-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22032-renault-5-e-tech-100-electric-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22032-renault-5-e-tech-100-electric-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22032-renault-5-e-tech-100-electric-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22032-renault-5-e-tech-100-electric-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Renault 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The dawn of the affordable electric car is rising and Renault has made sure that prices remain low for the R5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices start at just \u00a322,995 for the entry-level Evolution model and rise to \u00a326,995 for the flagship Iconic Five.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of rivals, you might want to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/car-leasing\/mini\/cooper-j01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini Cooper <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/car-leasing\/peugeot\/e-208\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/car-leasing\/peugeot\/e-208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peugeot e-208. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A limited Roland Garros edition is on offer for now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22511-the-new-renault-5-e-tech-electric-roland-garros-01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4953\" style=\"width:652px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22511-the-new-renault-5-e-tech-electric-roland-garros-01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22511-the-new-renault-5-e-tech-electric-roland-garros-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22511-the-new-renault-5-e-tech-electric-roland-garros-01-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22511-the-new-renault-5-e-tech-electric-roland-garros-01-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Original-22511-the-new-renault-5-e-tech-electric-roland-garros-01-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Renault is also offering the R5 in a special edition guise called the Roland Garros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The model pays tribute to the famous world of tennis and the Roland-Garros tournament, often referred to as the French Open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exterior features 18-inch \u2018Electro\u2019 alloy wheels with grey centre caps and Roland Garros logos on the front doors \u2013 while a choice of four exterior paint colours are on offer, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside, the sustainable theme continues with the seat upholstery made from recycled sports clothing and the side seat bolsters and armrests are finished off in a blue material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, there are some neat design cues, with the gear shift lever shaped like a tennis racket, an orange coloured smartphone charger with matching floor mats, as well as Roland Garros logoed door sills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roland Garros edition will come as standard with the larger 52kWh battery pack and electric motor, while prices increase to \u00a329,995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This model will be limited in production numbers, but Renault has not revealed how many it will be producing at this stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at UK CarLine we&#8217;ve got the inside track on the new Renault 5, which is now available to lease at very competitive rates. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">current stock<\/a> to find out more or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukcarline.co.uk\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get in touch<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renault\u2019s new 5 electric supermini is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the moment.&nbsp; With its retro design, electric powertrain and low price tag, could this be the EV we\u2019ve all been waiting for? 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