RENAULT 5 E-TECH ELECTRIC GETS MORE RANGE, MORE TECH AND MORE CHOICE FOR MY27 – WITH NO PRICE INCREASE

• Renault 5 E-Tech electric receives a wide-ranging package of efficiency, technology and design enhancements for MY27
• Improved aerodynamics and battery electronics increase driving range to up to 197 miles for Urban Range and 259 miles for Comfort Range
• SmartMode automatically switches between Eco, Comfort and Sport to make the most of every drive
• New cooled Qi2 wireless smartphone charger, 4G/5G eCall and Google Gemini AI add to the Renault 5’s connected technology
• Fresh colours, new upholstery and additional personalisation choices broaden the Renault 5 palette
• Prices remain unchanged, orders open now

The multi-award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech electric is getting more efficient, smarter and even more colourful for MY27, with a broad package of enhancements that add extra range, technology and choice without adding a penny to the price.

Both Urban and Comfort Range powertrains now travel further on a single charge, thanks to aerodynamic enhancements to the lower body and door mirrors, as well as optimised battery electronics.

As a result, the 40kWh, 120hp Urban Range now offers up to 197 miles WLTP, while the 52kWh, 150hp Comfort Range extends that to 259 miles WLTP.

Smarter tech makes everyday driving easier
For MY27, Renault 5 E-Tech electric gains a new SmartMode that automatically switches between Eco, Comfort and Sport according to how the car is being driven. That means it can call on the sharper responses of Sport mode when the driver accelerates for an overtake, for example, before moving back to Eco when the pace drops through a town or village.

Drivers who prefer to make the choice themselves can still change modes through the OpenR Link touchscreen or by voice command. With SmartMode taking care of more of the work automatically, the dedicated Multi-Sense button has been removed from the steering wheel.

Keeping phones topped up gets an upgrade, too. A new magnetic, cooled wireless smartphone charger using the Qi2 standard provides more effective charging and helps prevent overheating, restoring up to 50% of a compatible phone’s battery in an hour.

The eCall system has also been upgraded for compatibility with newer 4G/5G mobile networks.

Google’s Gemini AI assistant is joining Renault 5, too, available through an optional over-the-air update to Google Assistant. Rather than relying on rigid voice commands, Gemini lets occupants speak more naturally and hold an interactive conversation, including interrupting an answer or switching languages midway through. It brings a more conversational layer to the built-in Google technology already at the heart of Renault 5’s OpenR Link system.

Even more ways to make a Renault 5 your own
MY27 also adds more choice to a car whose colour and character have been a big part of its appeal from the outset. New Flame Red and Shadow Grey paint shades will join the colour palette later in the year, while Midnight Blue on techno+ and iconic five+ now has a contrasting red roofline.

New sticker packs will also be available at the same time as the new shades, providing further scope for personalisation.

Inside, iconic five+ exchanges its previous yellow upholstery for a new mottled blue design, with minor upholstery and stitching revisions elsewhere in the range.

The familiar four-model line-up continues as before: evolution uses the 40kWh, 120hp Urban Range powertrain, while techno+, iconic five+ and roland garros+ retain the 52kWh, 150hp Comfort Range.

Same great price
Crucially, none of these improvements come with an increase in price, meaning the Renault 5 E-Tech electric range still starts from £21,495 on-the-road, and still qualifies for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.

Orders for the updated Renault 5 E-Tech electric open from Tuesday 22nd September.

For more information or to configure your own Renault 5 E-Tech electric, visit: https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html

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NOTES TO EDITORS

What’s new on the Renault 5 E-Tech electric for MY27?
The MY27 update brings increased driving range, SmartMode, a new cooled Qi2 wireless smartphone charger, upgraded 4G/5G eCall, Google Gemini AI, new exterior colours and additional personalisation options.

How much has the driving range increased?
The 40kWh, 120hp Urban Range now offers up to 197 miles WLTP, while the 52kWh, 150hp Comfort Range extends to 259 miles WLTP.

What does SmartMode do?
SmartMode automatically switches between Eco, Comfort and Sport according to how the car is being driven, while drivers can still select modes manually through OpenR Link or by voice command.

What new technology is being added?
MY27 brings a magnetic, cooled Qi2 wireless smartphone charger, upgraded 4G/5G eCall and Google’s Gemini AI assistant via an optional over-the-air update.

What design changes are being introduced?
New Flame Red and Shadow Grey paint colours join the range, Midnight Blue on techno+ and iconic five+ becomes available with a red roofline, and iconic five+ gains new mottled blue upholstery.

Are prices changing?
No. Renault 5 E-Tech electric continues to start from £21,495 on-the-road and remains eligible for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.

When can customers order the MY27 Renault 5 E-Tech electric?
Orders open on Tuesday 22nd September.

ABOUT RENAULT
Renault is the world’s leading French car brand, building on over a century of innovation to develop voitures à vivre based on desirable design with useful, people-first technologies and electrified powertrains that make no compromises on driving pleasure. Designed as living spaces, Renault vehicles are made for everyday living. Having initiated on an in-depth transformation with the Renaulution plan, the brand is now beginning a new strategic cycle with futuREady, a plan to boost its competitive edge and deliver long-term performance, both in Europe and internationally. This ambition is based on desirable products and increased international momentum, as well as on a pragmatic two-pillar approach to electrification – 100 % hybrid and 100 % electric – in order to support the energy transition at any pace of progress.

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