GIMS 2024: The e-revolutionary from Renault 🎥
PIONEER OF THE TURNAROUND The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is an important new model in the small electric car segment. With its ultra-modern design, the new model recalls the versatility and economy of the original Renault 5.
The new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric has a special significance. It stands for the industrial renewal and transformation of the Renault brand towards electromobility. The production model retains the charm of the concept car presented in January 2021. Renault intends to develop a whole range of attractive electric models on its new AmpR platform for small electric vehicles. At this year's Geneva International Motorshow (GIMS), which takes place in the halls of Palexpo until March 3, 2024, the French car, which is very popular in Switzerland, will celebrate its world premiere.
A breath of fresh air on offer
When the Renault 5 came onto the market in 1972, it brought a breath of fresh air to the model range and symbolized freedom and joie de vivre. Now this icon is to be revived with the electric new edition. The design team had plenty of leeway. With its bright paintwork, striking fenders and colorful roof design, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is reminiscent of its trend-setting predecessor.
Under the hood of the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is a compact separately excited synchronous motor, which is available in three power levels: 70, 90 and 110 kW. With the 52 kWh battery, the electric R5 achieves a WLTP range of up to 400 kilometers. The car is also coupled with a bidirectional AC charger that is compatible with the V2L (vehicle-to-load) and V2G (vehicle-to-grid) systems.
Answers are provided by "Hey Reno"
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric features the new-generation OpenR-Link system with integrated Google, more than 50 apps and practical services. The new R 5 is the brand's first model to have the interactive avatar Reno on board as an intelligent travel companion. It responds to questions and commands by saying "Hey Reno". And of course, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric also has many driver assistance systems, such as adaptive cruise control and Active Driver Assist.
Production starts in summer 2024
Production of the R5 electric will start in summer 2024, batteries from summer 2025 from France. The vehicle and battery will be assembled at the Douai plant, one of the production sites of the original Renault 5. The electric motor, reduction gearbox and power electronics will be manufactured in Cléon, while the battery cells will be produced in the Douai Gigafactory as part of the partnership with Envision AESC.
