Renault introduces efficiency updates and LFP battery option for electric 5 hatchback
Renault has implemented subtle aerodynamic revisions, extended operating range ratings, and prepared a lithium iron phosphate battery variant for its retro 5 E-Tech supermini.
- 267 miles
- 36.5 kWh
- 80 kW
What Happened
Refinements to the exterior mirror housings and lower body cladding have improved aerodynamic efficiency across the lineup, extending certified single-charge figures for both existing battery options.
267 milesmiles
Increased from previous 255-mile rating
196 milesmiles
40 kWh configuration up by three miles
The automaker plans to transition the base specification to a 36.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack shared with the Twingo. The entry-level model, badged Five, supports 6.6 kW alternating current charging alongside 80 kW direct current fast replenishment.
Interior updates incorporate an automated Smart propulsion mode that modulates drive profiles based on driver acceleration demand, replacing the dedicated steering-wheel selector button. Optional equipment includes gold-finished road wheels, updated upholstery textiles, and a temperature-regulated inductive smartphone pad.
Why this matters
The addition of smaller, cost-effective LFP cell chemistry allows Renault to defend its entry-level pricing against incoming compact European and Chinese electric rivals. Incremental aerodynamic gains and automated driving modes refine energy consumption without requiring heavy architectural redesigns.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour, a unit often used for battery capacity or energy use.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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