Test review DrivOlution Renault 5 E-Tech Electric iconic cinq 150 hp comfort range

AmpR Small platform: basis for Renault's new generation of EVs

The R5 uses the AmpR Small platform (formerly known as CMF-B EV). It is a specially developed electric vehicle platform from the Renault Group. Fully designed for compact electric cars, it forms the backbone of Renault's next generation of affordable electric mobility.

This platform offers advanced technology, low production costs and optimal efficiency for small EVs. It is used for several current and future models, including:

• ? Renault 4 Electric (expected in 2025)
• ? New Alpine models, including the A290 hot hatch
• ? Dacia: future affordable EV variants based on this platform

Thanks to its modular design and low weight, AmpR Small is ideal for city cars with low consumption, a competitive price tag and mature handling.

Available battery packs

Two different battery versions are available for the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, each coupled with a specific power level and driving range:

• with a 52 kWh battery comfort range (up to 410 km autonomy WLTP).
• with a 40 kWh battery urban range (up to 312 km autonomy WLTP).

Two different battery versions are available for the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, each coupled with a specific power level and driving range:

• with a 52 kWh battery comfort range (up to 410 km autonomy WLTP).
• with a 40 kWh battery urban range (up to 312 km autonomy WLTP).

Urban Range

• Nett capacity: ca. 40 kWh
• Driving range (WLTP): up to 300 km
• Power: 70 kW (95 hp) - 90 kW (120 hp)
• Fast charging (DC):    Max. 80 kW - DC not possible at the five

Comfort Range

• Nett capacity: ca. 52 kWh
• Driving range (WLTP): up to 410–412 km
• Power: 90 kW (120 hp)  of 110 kW (150 hp)
• Fast charging (DC): Max. 100 kW

Furthermore, you can choose from the following versions: the five, the evolution, the techno, the ionic cinq and the Roland-Garros version.

Equipment levels of the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric

The Renault 5 is available not only with different battery and engine choices, but also in various equipment levels, each with its own character, appearance and technological content:

More info on the urban and comfort range and equipment levels can be found on Renault 5 E-Tech electric - R5VOLUTION | Renault

? Note: Not every engine or battery variant is available in every trim level. For example, the 150 hp version is only available from the techno version or above.

Want something more? Then you can opt for the Alpine A290. More info at  Alpine België - Sportwagens & autosport - Officiële site

Rij modes or MULTI-SENSE modes - easily operated at the handlebar

After 634 test kilometres aboard the R5, we clocked up a combined test consumption of 11.3 kWh/100 km. Taking into account the available battery capacity of 52 kWh, this would be sufficient for a driving range of 460 km*.

? Trip consumption by route type (electric)

During our trip measurements, 17 trips were analysed:

• Non-urban (3 trips): average 8.8 kWh/100 km, giving a driving range of 591 km*.

• Motorway (12 trips): average 12.0 kWh/100 km. This will get you 433 km*.

• City (1 trip): averages 8.0 kWh/100 km. Good for a driving range of 650 km*.

• Mixed (1 trip): average 12.6 kWh/100 km - enough to go 413 km* far.

? As expected, city and out-of-town consumption is lower than highway. The mixed drive scores the highest, perhaps due to varied conditions and driving behaviour.

? Analysis of trip consumption by driving mode

The test results show that the driving mode has a clear influence on the vehicle's energy consumption:

• Eco mode was used most often (15 trips) and recorded the lowest average consumption at 11.1 kWh/100 km. This confirms that this mode is effective for economical driving, probably thanks to moderate acceleration, energy-saving settings and regenerative braking.
• Comfort mode and Sport mode were each used only once, but immediately showed significantly higher consumption: 12.4 and 12.5 kWh/100 km, respectively. This is in line with what you would expect: more comfort or performance are usually accompanied by higher energy consumption.

? Conclusion:

Eco is the clear winner in terms of efficiency. Even with limited data in Comfort and Sport, the difference is significant enough to argue that Eco mode pays off for those who want to optimise driving range or consumption.

*The quoted driving range is a theoretical calculation based on usable battery capacity. This is always a snapshot. All kinds of factors such as weather conditions, use of air conditioning, topography, traffic density and your own driving style can influence it.

Wondering how the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric performed on our 103.7km test track?

On 29 June, we took the electric R5 out on the road in summer conditions (29°C), with Eco mode active and air conditioning only on the motorway section.

General info:

• Total distance travelled: 103.7 km

• Outside temperature: 29°C

• Driving mode: Eco

• Air conditioning: activated only on motorway section

• Starting driving range: 254 km

• Measured combined consumption: 10.5 kWh/100 km

?Segments and consumption:

?Non-urban

• Distance: 40.3 km

• Consumption: 9 .1 kWh/100 km

• Final drive range: 244 km

• Smooth ride without air conditioning

• → Low consumption thanks to quiet driving style and efficient use of Eco mode.

?️Motorway

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• Distance: 42.9 km

• Consumption: 14.5 kWh/100 km

• Final drive range: 177 km

• Air conditioning on

• → Highest consumption of the three segments, mainly due to higher speeds and use of A/C.

? City

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• Distance: 20.5 km

• Consumption: 8 .0 kWh/100 km

• Final drive range: 169 km

• → Lowest consumption, thanks to regenerative braking and lower average speed.

? Summary

The test nicely shows how consumption varies according to driving conditions:

? Highway consumption is clearly the highest, with a difference of more than 6 kWh/100 km compared to city consumption. This underlines the importance of driving style, speed and air-conditioning use in electric vehicles.

General information

? AC charging (alternating current)

• Standard 11 kW 3-phase charger

• Full charge (0-100%) at an 11 kW charge point takes approx:

  • 52 kWh version: ±5 hours

  • 40 kWh version: ±4 hours

⚡ DC fast charging (direct current)

• Up to 100 kW charging capacity on the 52 kWh version

• 15% → 80% charging in about 30 minutes

• The smaller battery (40 kWh) is expected to be limited to 80 kW DC charging power

The charging port is located on the front left.

Overzicht laadsessies

? Unique charging status display on the bonnet - handy gadget

When the Renault 5 is charging, an illuminated number "5" appears on the bonnet - a subtle nod to the original 1970s model.This "5" acts as a charging status indicator. Once the battery is fully charged, the "5" lights up fully.ij partial charge, the "5" is partially lit, providing intuitive visual feedback. This feature is visible from a distance, so you don't need to step in or open an app to see the status.

Interior Renault 5 E-Tech Electric

? Retro meets modern

The interior of the new Renault 5 is a nod to the past, but fully tailored to today's requirements:

• Retro elements: such as striking patterned fabric upholstery, contrasting colours and a playful atmosphere reminiscent of the original 1970s model.
• Modern design: clean lines, floating infotainment screen and a fabric strip across the dashboard create a fresh look.
• Colours and personalisation: depending on the equipment level, colour accents on the dashboard, stitching, and seats are possible (such as yellow or blue).

?️ Digital cockpit

The R5 is surprisingly well-equipped technologically:

• 12" digital instrument panel for the driver
• 10" central touchscreen for infotainment
• OpenR Link system with built-in:
  • Google Maps
  • Google Assistant
  • Play Store for apps
• OTA (over-the-air) updates for software
• Physical buttons for climate and audio remain → user-friendly!

?️ Space and seating comfort

• Despite its compact dimensions, the R5 is very functionally laid out:
  • Flat rear floor thanks to the AmpR Small platform
  • Seats for 4 adults, with ample headroom
  • Trunk space: approx. 326 litres
• The seats are comfortable and available in durable fabrics

♻️Sustainable materials

• Renault uses recycled fabrics and plastics for the R5
• Interior is partly composed of eco-materials (such as recycled textile fibres)
• This fits within Renault's broader strategy of circular manufacturing (Refactory project)

? Summary

The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric offers a characterful, digital and durable interior that manages to combine retro charm with modern technology and smart layout. It is a car that not only stands out on the outside, but also tells its own story inside.

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 Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric

The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is equipped with a range of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) using modern technology such as cameras, radar and intelligent software. These systems are designed to make driving safer, more comfortable and easier. There are around 30 safety features.

They can be divided into 3 categories:

• driving: various technologies make driving easier and safer
• parking: systems make manoeuvring easier and protect the car and its surroundings
• safety: systems analyse driving conditions, alert the driver to any risks and take action if danger is imminent

Driving aids

• active driving aid
• mountain departure aid
• automatic high/low beam switching
• speed limiter
• speed controller
• adaptive cruise control
• intelligent adaptive cruise control

parking aids

• rear parking aid/ front parking aid/ side parking aid
• reversing camera
• hands-free parking

safety aids

• safe distance warning
• lane departure warning
• safe exit warning for occupants*
• lane assistant
• blind spot warning
• reverse parking warning
• forward detection with emergency trajectory correction/backward detection with emergency trajectory correction
• automatic emergency braking
• automatic emergency braking in reverse
• automatic emergency braking with intersection function
• traffic sign recognition
• traffic sign recognition with speeding warning
• driver attention monitoring system

The R5 achieves 4 stars at the Euro NCAP (photo euroNCAP).

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Based on trip consumption and usable battery capacity, we can simulate the (theoretical) driving range. Although this is always a snapshot, it gives a clear picture of how far you could theoretically drive at a given consumption. Of course, various factors can influence these results. 

Interesting to compare the results obtained with the official WLTP figures. And on this, the R5 scores supreme.

R5 consumes less than specified - in a positive sense

The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric shows itself to be more economical in practice than expected. During our test drive, we recorded an average consumption of 11.3 kWh/100 km, while the official WLTP figure is 15.1 kWh/100 km.
That amounts to savings of more than 25% compared to the norm value - an excellent result that confirms the efficiency of this compact EV in realistic conditions.

From compact entry-level models to richly equipped variants with more power and driving range, Renault gets serious right from the start.

Renault E-Tech Electric in practice: who drives most efficiently?

How efficient are Renault's latest electric models really? We compared the Megane, Scenic and all-new Renault 5 on our regular test track - with striking results.

Renault 5 surprises positively

The compact Renault 5 E-Tech Electric scored surprisingly well with an average consumption of 10.5 kWh/100 km. That translates to a practical driving range of 495 km - over 20% more than the official WLTP figure.

Megane most economical, Scenic furthest

The Megane recorded the lowest consumption of the three (10.4 kWh/100 km) and achieved a driving range of 577 km. The Scenic consumed more (13.3 kWh/100 km), but benefited from its larger battery and came the furthest: 654 km.

WLTP underestimates reality - ath least if your driving style is efficient

All three models perform better in the real-world test than according to official WLTP standards. It shows how big the difference can be with efficient driving style and controlled use of braking energy and speed control. Obviously, other factors can affect these figures.

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