Renault UK announced on 19 November 2024 that the Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric will be priced from £22,995 on the road when order books open in January 20251. The car will be offered in three trim levels and with two powertrains, with first deliveries due in the UK in Spring 2025 and demonstrators in Renault showrooms from March1.
The range opens with the evolution E-Tech 100% electric 120hp urban range at £22,995, rising through the techno 120hp urban range at £24,995, the techno 150hp comfort range at £26,995, the iconic five 120hp urban range at £26,995 and the iconic five 150hp comfort range at £28,9951. All five versions are listed at 2% benefit in kind for 2024/2025, with £0 VED in year one, a £700 delivery charge and a £55 FRF included in the OTR price1.
The two powertrains differ in battery size and range. The urban range uses a 40kWh usable battery with a 120hp motor and a WLTP driving range of 190 miles; the comfort range uses a 52kWh usable battery with a 150hp motor and a WLTP driving range of 248 miles1. Renault states that WLTP certification is pending and expected in early 20251. Charging is quoted at up to 11kW AC and up to 100kW DC, allowing an 80% charge in 30 minutes, and Renault describes the model as its first vehicle to benefit from bi-directional functionality, able to charge devices via Vehicle to Load with an adaptor1. A heat pump is standard1.
"will be priced from only £22,995 OTR when order books open in January 2025"
| Version | Battery (usable) | Power | WLTP range | OTR price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| evolution 120hp urban range | 40kWh | 120hp | 190 miles | £22,995 |
| techno 120hp urban range | 40kWh | 120hp | 190 miles | £24,995 |
| techno 150hp comfort range | 52kWh | 150hp | 248 miles | £26,995 |
| iconic five 120hp urban range | 40kWh | 120hp | 190 miles | £26,995 |
| iconic five 150hp comfort range | 52kWh | 150hp | 248 miles | £28,995 |
Charging times for the 150hp comfort range are given as 17 hours 13 minutes on a 2.3kW domestic socket, 5 hours 11 minutes on a 7.4kW wallbox, 4 hours 51 minutes on an 11kW three-phase charging point, and 30 minutes on a DC rapid charger1. Equivalent figures for the 120hp urban range are listed as to be confirmed1.
Why it matters for households
The entry price and the two battery sizes set out a clear split between a shorter-range car and a longer-range one, and the quoted charging times show how much a home's own charging arrangements shape day-to-day use. The 150hp comfort range is quoted at more than 17 hours on a domestic socket, against just over five hours on a 7.4kW wallbox1. Households without off-street parking would depend on public charging, and the announcement does not set out any home charger offer or installation terms. The Vehicle to Load function allows devices to be powered from the car with an adaptor, which is a form of on-board energy storage rather than a supply for the home; Renault does not state any vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home capability in this release1. Further detail on charging at home is set out in the site's EV charging hub.
What happens next
Orders open in January 2025, demonstrators arrive in Renault showrooms from March 2025, and first customer deliveries are expected shortly afterwards1. WLTP certification is pending and expected in early 20251. Renault also states that an R-Pass is available to purchase now, providing the opportunity to be among the first to take delivery1.