Renault has presented the Renault 5 prototype described by GM Luca De Meo as “an electric car at a price accessible to all”, that it will introduce in 2024.
If the Megane E-Tech – the carmaker’s newly introduced electric SUV – is the star of the Renault stand in Munich, the R5 promises to be the punter’s choice.
As the all-electric incarnation of the French carmaker’s once-popular hatchback, the all-electric Renault 5 echoes the squared-off styling of its predecessor but with more modern finesse.
In Munich, the all-electric Renault 5 is on display alongside four historic versions that link its heritage with the future of clean transport.
Also inspired by the Supercinq and the R5 Turbo, Renault has chosen a yellow bodywork that plunges into the sharp-looking electric hatch into a “seventies” atmosphere.
But this is not a step backwards, but a leap into the future, the company insists. By taking the iconic R5, Renault wants to “democratize” the electric car.
With a 52kWh battery, the electric Renault 5 will have a range of 400 kilometers, although there will also be a shorter range and more affordable option with a 40kWh battery.
However, when and if the Renault 5 will come to Australia is another question. Renault pulled the Renault Zoe from the local Australia market due to a dearth of support for electric vehicles from government in late 2020.
But with recent state policy changes making EVs more accessible, and a good three years before the Renault 5 makes it to production, the French carmaker’s stance on the local auto market is more than likely to change.
