Today at the Geneva International Motor Show, some notable EU-centric EVs debuted, including Renault's all-electric 5 E-Tech supermini. The French carmaker has revived the nameplate for the all-electric era, with hopes of dominating its class overseas soon.
Long before the debut of today's all-electric version, the original Renault 5 was produced from 1972 to 1994, with total production exceeding 5.5 million units. The supermini was extremely popular in its home country, and reigned as France's best-selling car from 1972 to 1986.
After two generations of designs, including several variations including the Alpine 'hot hatch', the last five models rolled off Renault's assembly line 30 years ago. Renault declared his original 1970s version of the five-turn head with an original modern design as one of the first ever superminis, offering consumers a compact and cost-friendly option.
To recapture these sentiments for an all-electric future, Renault previewed five show cars in January 2021 ahead of upcoming production-ready designs. Renault today unveiled its new all-electric supermini, fitted with the 5 E-Tech.
Renault unveils all-electric 5 E-Tech in Geneva
5 E-Tech debuted today as the all-electric pillar of Renault's Renault Solution recovery strategy. With this strategy, the French carmaker aims to recapture a larger portion of the EU's car market and sell more locally produced cars.
Groupe Renault and Ampere have teamed up to create the 5 not only as a vintage or nostalgic nod to the original, but also as a modern electric vehicle with a unique “retro-futuristic design” that evokes emotion and intrigues, just like the original. Reimagined as a car. 50 years ago.
The Renault 5 E-Tech is the first model designed and built on Ampere's new B-segment EV platform, called AmpR Small. The bespoke platform allows for a flat floor, 2.54 meter wheelbase and 326 liters of luggage capacity. At the same time, it maintains a lower center of gravity and limited weight (1,500kg/3,300 lbs).
AmpR Small helped Renault shorten the development of the new 5 E-Tech to three years, enabling new technologies such as bi-directional charging, V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) and plug-and-charge functionality. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said of the automaker's latest debut:
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is a car with a difference. This release coincides with a major transition for millions of Europeans to new electric, connected and sustainable mobility. It also provided the impetus for Group Renault to transform into a next-generation car company.
Developing this car in France to the highest technical standards in just three years required every decision to be disruptive and the organization to be as agile as possible. We were the first to bet on his 100% electric platform for small cars in Europe, to optimize costs across the value chain and reposition the industrial ecosystem… In this way, we brought our teams together and the world Only the iconic car can move the . There is a needle inside.
This car opens up a new path for Renault in the face of major changes in the industry. This is at the heart of the fight to reinvent European industry against competition from East and West. This vehicle proved that production in Europe and France is indeed possible.
Renault says the 5 E-Tech will be offered in three different electric motor configurations, offering 70kW, 90kW or 110kW power output, with a maximum battery size of 52kWh giving it a WLTP range of up to 400km (249 miles). . ). It is also possible to tow trailers up to 500 kg.
Renault said the new 5 electric Spin will be competitively priced starting at around 25,000 euros ($27,100). The EV will be manufactured in France and is expected to be officially launched in September 2024. Watch the full debut at the Geneva International Motor Show in the video below.
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