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Renault 5

Hatchback2025+

Renault 5 Evolution

The compact Renault 5 Evolution suits city parking and narrow streets. It is also among the more affordable hatchbacks in this comparison; explore the available versions, range and charging details.

What owners say: Owners love the design and say it is fun, nimble and easy to park in town. Rear legroom is very tight, so owners call it a car for two adults or a family with small children.

MSRP

£22,995

£21,495 after £1,500 grantUK EV Grant 2026

Used from £19,804 · £20,974 avg

Range

191 mi

Battery

40kWh

Charge

80kW

Renault 5

Specifications

Dimensions

Length3.92m (3922mm)
Width1.81m (1808mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)2.02m (2020mm)
Height1.50m (1498mm)
Wheelbase2.54m (2540mm)
Ground Clearance145mm

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

6.1
/10 avg
Running costs
Excellent8.8
City driving
Excellent8.7
Value for money
Good6
Family friendly
Good5.9

Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works

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What the Critics Say

8.3/10

4 reviews

4.5/5AutocarRead review from Autocar (opens in new tab)
9/10Top GearRead review from Top Gear (opens in new tab)
4.5/5DrivingElectricRead review from DrivingElectric (opens in new tab)
3/5Auto ExpressRead review from Auto Express (opens in new tab)

Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2024

Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)

What Owners Say

Positive

Owners Love

  • Owners love the design and say it is fun, nimble and easy to park in town.
  • The interior feels well made for the price, with comfortable front seats and physical climate buttons.
  • The Google-based infotainment is quick and easy to use, and phone mirroring works well.

Watch Out For

  • Rear legroom is very tight, so owners call it a car for two adults or a family with small children.
  • Real-world range falls well short of WLTP for some owners, especially in cold weather or on fast roads.
  • There is no true one-pedal driving: the strongest regen setting still needs the brake to stop.

Owner Tips

  • If smart charging fails, ask the dealer for the latest software and set charging from the car's own schedule.
  • Choose the 52 kWh battery if you do regular longer trips.
  • Check rear-seat space with your own passengers before buying.

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Used Renault 5 Evolution Listings

£21,662

(2026)

via car360.co.uk

£19,899

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£29,699

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£25,495

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£24,699

(2025)

via cars2.co.uk

£24,999

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£25,299

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£19,899

(2025)

via car360.co.uk

£24,699

(2025)

via cars2.co.uk

£25,495

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£24,999

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£25,299

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£29,699

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£25,495

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£25,299

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£24,999

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£24,999

(2025)

via cars2.co.uk

£24,999

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£25,299

(2026)

via cars2.co.uk

£24,999

(2025)

via cars2.co.uk

Listings are from independent dealers' own websites. We have no commercial relationship with them.

Size Overview

Renault 5
3.92m
1.50m

Length

3.92m

Width

1.81m

Height

1.50m

Size category: City Car

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

95%
est. battery health
2 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Excellent
50%100%
Summer range
155 mi
249 km · WLTP 191 mi
Winter range
114 mi
184 km · WLTP 191 mi
Est. useable capacity38 kWh/ 40 kWh new
Battery warranty~6 yrs remainingor 161k km
Moderate confidence

NMC chemistry - good longevity with proper charging habits

Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery - best charged to 80–90%

Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the Renault 5 Evolution is estimated to retain around 93.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 152 miles in summer and 112 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Renault 5 Evolution is estimated to retain around 89.6% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 146 miles in summer and 108 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Renault 5 Evolution is estimated to retain around 84.2% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 137 miles in summer and 101 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 8-year warranty or 161,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.

Estimates based on battery chemistry, age, and real-world driving data. Actual results vary with charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.

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Lease Deals

No lease deals listed for this car yet.

What should a lease on this car cost?

Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£22,995
Basic (20%)£15/mo
Higher (40%)£31/mo
Additional (45%)£34/mo

Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £358/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £238/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).

Used prices by year

Asking prices seen at UK independent EV dealers in the last 8 weeks

Renault 5 used asking prices by model year
YearMedianRangeListings
2026£25,299£21,662 to £29,6995
2025£24,299£19,899 to £24,6995

Years with fewer than 2 listings in that time are left out.

Renault 5

Buyer's guide

Used Renault 5 E-Tech buyer's guide

A used Renault 5 E-Tech buyer’s guide: the 40 kWh and 52 kWh batteries, the trims, why the £3,750 grant makes a new one barely dearer than a used one, warranty, real-world range, what owners report, what to pay and a printable checklist.

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