Video Summary
The main points from this Renault 5 electric car review are:- The car is a modern interpretation of the original Renault 5, with design cues such as vertical taillights in the rear pillars.
- Unlike the original, the new version has rear doors with hidden handles to maintain a sporty look.
- A charge level indicator is located on the hood (bonnet).
- The new 5 is larger than its predecessor and replaces the Renault Zoe; it is designed for cheaper production costs and improved efficiency.
- The base car is equipped with a 40kWh battery, while the upper range provides 52 kWh of battery.
- The car can accept a maximum of 80 kW of charging power in lower trim and 100 kW at the higher trim option.
- The range of the car on a charge is not amazing by modern EV standards.
- Vehicle-to-load capability allows the car to power appliances using an adapter. Vehicle-to-grid capability allows feeding power back into the grid.
- There are multiple options for personalization.
- The steering wheel is similar to the one in the latest Megane, and the car was specifically designed to carry baguettes via an interior add-on.
- The interior is more comfortable and refined than its price would suggest, but rear passengers may find legroom tight.
- On initial tests (Nice to Monaco city center using a scenic route), the car achieved 4.9 miles per kWh.
- The car does not have a park function on the gear selector.
- The electric motor is a 148 hp unit, but is not really sporty, despite having a decent turning circle and relatively quick acceleration.
- Prices will start around £33,000 in the UK and may reach £29,000 for the range-topping version.
- The car holds a good resale value.
