5 E-Tech 40kWh 120hp (MY27)

The Renault 5 E-Tech 40kWh 120hp (MY27) is a 5-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £21,495. 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 165 miles (265 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 45th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 4.1 mi/kWh (151 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 173 miles (279 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.

Its UK starting price works out at £131 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for hatchbacks (£142 per mile).