Renault 5 Prototype EV hatchback revealed
The new Renault 5 Prototype that has been revealed showcases the design and tech the French carmaker is going to use for its new premium electric hatchback. The production version of the 5 Prototype is expected to be introduced in international markets in 2024.
- The production-spec Renault 5 EV will be based on the CMF-BEV platform.
- It is going to be cheaper than the Renault Zoe EV, with a claimed range of 400km
- The 5 Prototype has a unique design that takes inspiration from its predecessors
The revived Renault 5 nameplate will be part of a major new plan to revive the French firm’s fortunes and will sit on the Renault Group’s new CMF-BEV platform for small electric cars.
Speaking during a Renault electropop event, company boss Luca de Meo said the use of the new platform and revamped battery tech will enable the firm to sell the 5 for about 33 percent less than the current Zoe.
Renault 5 Prototype: what is it?
The Renault 5 Prototype takes styling and design cues from the Clio’s predecessor that Renault produced from 1972 to 1996. It’s set to be one of 14 new models – including seven fully electric vehicles – that the French brand will launch by 2025. It will also be joined by a new version of the Renault 4 hatchback, called the 4ever.
The French firm originally revealed the new 5 concept during the unveiling of the ‘Renaulution’ strategic plan devised by new boss Luca de Meo. The 5 Prototype city car will be a key part of Renault’s push for 30 percent of its sales to be of electric vehicles by 2025.
