5 E-Tech 40kWh 120hp (MY24-26)

The Renault 5 E-Tech 40kWh 120hp (MY24-26) is a 5-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2024 to 2026, when it cost £21,495 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 9.0 seconds, slower than 82% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 162 miles (260 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it among the shortest-range 10% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 49th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 4.0 mi/kWh (154 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 40 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 55 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 167 miles (269 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2024 example is estimated at £10,200–£11,500 and a 2026 one at £12,300–£14,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2024 car should still manage about 155 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.