In the UK alone, there are over 8000 expressions of interest already.... This is the sort of car the EV market now needs. We've had all the big fancy £40k and above stuff. Many potential buyers are looking for more choice in smaller city type commuter EV's, and this new R5 hits the bullseye....... This new Renault R5 is as eye-catching and desirable as it gets for a smaller car..
@@Brian-om2hh I like it and I'll probably get one but its still very expensive so far as a small town car goes. There are much better equipped cars for less money and even if you want an ev this is a level below an MG4 in size and power. I just think it looks cool enough that I don't really care. People on a tighter budget or with only one car may not feel the same.
Many cars built by European manufacturers are unreliable. I prefer to buy from Korean/Japanese manufacturers, preferably models built in their respective countries.
Great to see an EV that`s not an overpriced large SUV, i`m still no convert to EVs yet but to me the smaller electric cars make far more sense, plus the R5 has the charisma to make you to actually "Want to buy it", can`t wait to see the Alpine version...
It depends. A friend is doing long trips at least once a week, 300 miles each way . He was spending anywhere between £600 to £800 per month on petrol depending on trips frequency. Not long ago, he switched to Tasla long range and to give you an idea, charging at both ends using the Octpus EV tariff costs about £160 per 10,000 miles! So not only huge saving, but in effect a free new Tesla because the monthly installment is about half of his petrol bill. Even with deposit, the ROI is about one year. On top of that, an ICE car has thousands of moving parts, sometime over ten thousand moving parts. In EV, there is very little that can break, perhaps half a dozen moving parts.
It didn't make sense because the most expensive part of the car is the battery. You need a certain amount of energy to get a certain range so the battery cost will be nearly the same for a small electric car or a larger SUV given the same range. With the SUV you can charge a "premium" price to justify the higher cost. Even then the Ford MachE has been losing around $35k for each any every car sold. The only EV manufacturer to make consistent profit per car is Tesla. One of the most significant developments has been LFP battery technology, and the huge investment China has been making into battery technology and production. Back in 2008 Lithium-Ion batteries were $1400/kWh, and now they are under $140/kWh and this will keep dropping. It's still difficult to make a small profitable EV. This is why Tesla is reinventing manufacturing with the "unboxing" production method as it's the only way they will ever achieve a profitable $25k car. It won't be ready until 2027 or so. Once it is then expect China to copy it. Then we will see cheap EVs everywhere. Phillip.
@johns4651 I getthe fuel saving but I still blanche at the cost of the better EVs looks like I have to stump up £10k more to go EV and on the moving parts there are bucket loads of batteries in these vehicles each with s connection and a quite complicated BMS to keep everything ticking along and they haven't exactly made the things eady to repsir if a cell fies a connection fails or some control module calls it a day. The dash to EV is probably 10 years too soon especially for smaller cheaper vehicles and the cherry on top is most of the ones you want are £40k plus do attract luxury car tax. Worth doing on salary sacrifice or get that low BIK if s company car driver.
I have just purchased a new hybrid captur , small electric motor, recharged with a decent size engine, drives superb , engine has hardly been on since driving it for a month , did think about the R5 , but slightly too small for my requirements .
@@rikmodeler6723 I'd be cautious. With hybrids, you have all the negatives of an ICE (same level of complexity and maintenance) and very few benefits of EV (like almost free long trips if you have home EV charging and decent range). But it depends on your circumstances. If you can't charge at home, then it is not so clear cut.
@@JohnWindberg It’s not a “small” car but it’s not another land barge like a lot of EVs either. Its about as big as the Mk1 Ford Focus or a Mk4 Golf which means its small by modern standards but massive compared to older small cars and more in line with older compact cars. Personally id like all cars to get smaller again, they are so massive now and its unnecessary.
its still expensive for ordinary ppl to be a second car to a family. Its a small car that has no range to be a first and only car. Still the same problems of all the EVs.
@@JohnWindberg It is 3.92 m long, that is a small segment B car (Zoe is 4.08 m). It is a bit taller than the classic R5 because it has a full floor battery and rear seat with decent sitting height.
what a great great car! Superb design! French car makers (Renault, Alpine, DS Automobiles, Citroen, Peugeot) really are on a roll. They have upped their game big time. Better than the Germans in 2024 and that's a fact.
@@phunk8607 they are competitive, much more than you want to believe. I'm Austrian, I live in Klagenfurt, I drive a Peugeot 3008 since 2021. Visit Austria or Switzerland, you'll see French cars everywhere. You don't know what you are saying.
EV user here: i´m from Lisbon and recently i picked up a ZOE 52 with CCS (50 KwH charging speed) in Frankfurt. Drove it all the way to Lisbon. Took me 2 driving days (from 8am to 9 pm), with no hickups at all. I did between 250 and 300 kms each time, charged for 30 to 45 mins, and just enjoyed every stop: resting, coffee, checking up the phone... Payed between 10 to 15€ for each charging. There is so many misinformation out there... Cheers!
Cool I guess, but when compared to ICE you could have done that trip in a single day easily. Not everyone has the luxury to lounge around and waste a full day.
@@armoredpit's a 1450 mile journey to that Google says takes 21 hours of driving. This does not fall within the "easy to do in a day" category, or anywhere closer
@@whatcar Couldn't agree more with the original poster; compared to a lot of other channels this was a refreshingly professional, gimmick free and thorough review. Many thanks!
Nice to see a small, non-SUV, non-China built EV. The fascination with ‘hard plastics’ from car journos always makes me smile. Overall quite a positive EV review from this chap. That itself is progress, but given it’s not a Tesla , it’s pretty remarkable.
Haha yeah the "hard plastic" thing is dumb. Back in the day of the original the was no such thing as soft touch rubbish. And most of the time like on the dash, it's in places you never touch anyway. Give me cheap cheerful and lightweight hard stuff any day.
Reading some comments I get the impression the majority of commenters tow a 3.5t trailer from the northern Norway down to Portugal on a daily basis, only stopping to fuel up. I wonder how my (grand)parents manage to get along with a Beetle, Fiat 500 and all the other small/compact cars as a sole vehicle. Rational requirements mostly do not drive the 1:57 decision to buy a car, it’s the personal aspirations. And those often exceed one‘s needs. Great little car and no requirement to support China with money or personal data.
Speaking an an international emergency trombone repairman, I can get from my base in Calais to the Bolshoi without refuelling using the drop tanks on my Porsche 911, and this is essential to the success of my business. EVs will never be successful until they can travel 3000km on a charge at -20 degrees.
As a petrol head and person who is into mechanics materials and techniks u could read about the BMW i3 from 2013. But if u just talking about the design on the outside I guess the i3 is not the best example.
I'm really looking forward to checking this out. Not sure it'll be too affordable in my part of the world but it is certainly practical for our needs and desirable. I haven't moved to EV yet because I've been waiting for a car like this. Well done Renault.
If a car is "hyped" at all, it is "over hyped". Luckily this car has sufficient genuine merit to deserve accolade. Although the pricing isn't ridiculous, it's still too expensive to be affordable by as many people as the original was. In the UK, at least.
I don’t know how Renault have managed it, but they’ve become one of the best EV makers in the World. See the Scenic also which is top notch and a Tesla beater.
They made their first electric cars about 100yrs ago, they then made hundreds more 30yrs ago and then 12 years ago launched an electrification strategy that they’ve been largely sticking to.
I love it. I love the compact size combined with just about usable range on the 52KWh version. i.e. it will be mainly a city car but can do the occasional longer trip at a push. I love the looks inside and outside. I seriously doubt I could afford a new one, but I can see myself buying one second hand in 2-3 years time. The only other small A/B class EV that catches my eye at the moment is the Hyundai Inster.
This car will happily get you from London to Manchester on a single charge in the summer, which is surely more than enough range for a supermini? And recharging in 30mins means that for a longer trip, you just have a meal at the same time and the car is ready before you. It’s twice as fast as the Zoe could manage, and I never had an issue with the Zoe
My first car in the early eighties was a second hand, mid seventies, R5 TS which was quite a hot hatch in its day. Not in the same league as the original Golf GTi but quite sporty for a teenagers first car.
I see it as Renault with the 5 have done what MINI did with the Cooper 20 years ago. The MINI now is boring, bland and far too vanilla inside (opposite of what it was all about - chic), Renault have taken that spot now with personalisation, being funky and interesting and that’s a good thing in a market of sad and depressing cars that have only funny LED’s inside to make them be looked at. Good on Renault!
Well,OK then. I had a proper 1974 R5, around 1983. It rolled like a boat, but the ride was great, as were the seats. Its a shame makers don't want to mass produce simple, low powered, comfortable and affordable cars these days. The new 5 should have a comfy ride and about 60 hp
You are spot on. I owned five R5s and they were massive fun, dead light, easy to chuck about and no frills. This new EV is too big, too heavy and too expensive. Strip out the touchscreen, sat nav and all that tat that just boosts the price.
I had an Orange R5 (LeCar) in 1978 here in America. I loved the ride, the seats and the chic look vs VW Beetle. With Renault would get back her in the USA, but given who we just elected maybe I will live in a country where I can get one soon
Reno are turning out some very smart looking futuristic EVs, whilst in anther world the Mini Cooper has taken F-Ugly to a new level with it's BMW old ICE car radiator grill inspired front end.
@@markbennett6658 One might argue that it lacks imagination. The cynic in me believes the marketing team at Renault thinks the public are stupid and will part with a lot of cash for their designers to delve into the archives because their juices are depleted. Well you might as well bring back mullets.
@@aacmove well there’s only so many variations on a theme. With architecture you have mock Tudor neo classical etc. Why not borrow from the past if it’s cool? Progress isn’t unproblematic. Speaking of mullets, they actually are making a comeback, with a twist. Shaved slightly above the ear but still long on top and at the back. So not quite a Mohican!.Not really my thing but a thing nevertheless.!
Fun fact: denim doesn’t have to be made out of cotton as denim in not the actual fabric, it’s the way the thread is weaved. You can have a denim made out of wool or linen 🥰
Also fun fact a study done a couple years back in 2020 showed an average pair of men's Levi jeans has the same over all enviormental impact as manufacturing a 60kwh ev battery! Because of the impact growing cotton has, how much water it uses up and the dyes involved. 👍🏻😎 Or drinking 30 cups of Starbucks also does similar overall enviormental damages as making a 55kwh ev pack! Due to clear cutting of fields for growing coffee beans and the amount of labor, water, chemicals transportation etc involved. But few are willing to research these simple FACTS nor acknowledge them in the ev vs ice debates mostly paid for by the fossil fuel industry. 😑
Love the fact that Renault have kept it along the same lines as the original, and their little design nods harking back are a brilliant touch. Regardless though, I'd still prefer to have my old 1989 super-cinq Campus... absolutely loved that car and it was bulletproof
29 grand for this? Chinese EVs really can't come soon enough to Europe. If you really need small European EV you'd be better off getting pre-reg Zoe or Corsa-e for around 16-17k
I love it, I don't even care if the range isn't great. I don't do a long distance trips often, and as a city car it looks fab. LOVE the colors and interior.
For me, it looks great, and finally, we got not stupid oversized electric car. It should suit perfectly as a daily city car with an option for some small out of the town trips. Im ordering one in February.
31.5k euros a small city car with less of 500 km of autonomy..... seems like european manufacturers keep smoking crack hardly...... all the point for the original R 5 was: cheap and reliable.
This is competing with the Mini Electric, Audi A1 etc. It’s well priced (as new cars go these days). City cars don’t need more than 500km range. How ridiculous. It’s a city car. Clue is in the name.
Renault have done a great job here. You can see the similarities to the original Renault 5. The new Ford Capri, Ford just slapped on a Capri badge onto a generic looking cross over that doesn't have any resemblance to the old Capris.
Looks like a winner to me, will sell like hotcakes. If it has a comfortable ride, that's also inspired by the original and what most people actually want. I miss the soft seats and suspension from old French cars!
Yes, the space is limited in the back, as in all city cars. These cars are not designed to carry 4 or 5 adults on long journeys. And children will have enough space in the back. So it is very good to keep compact dimensions for a use mainly intended for the city.
We've had a few Zoe's and I can see a some nods to that car in the build. Love the look of the car, I remember the original 5 although I was never lucky enough to own one. Good to see a European built car for a change rather than the usual Chinese stuff (nowt wrong with their cars!). I can't wait to see these on the road and even more so on the used car market, should be interesting used prices !
Renault is the only car maker with some creative spirit, love their cars ( actually owned all Renault car in my life) love this R5 I only wish they had an hybrid version
@@Andy-zi1wj as long as what you touch regularly feels good and the things you look at look good then all is fine. The cheapest feeling car I’ve ever owned was the most reliable (Fiat Panda) and the most expensive feeling (Audi) was the most unreliable… I’ll take R5 and be very happy!
It's such a shame they made the front end look dumbed-down compared to the concept. The concept front end lights great & futuristic but the production lights look a bit boring in comparison. Also I switched the video off at 06:55 as any vehicle that's plonking these tablet screens onto the dashboard in lieu of designing an instrument cluster makes me want to hand my driving licence back and get the bus.
If it had an engine, 2doors amd a proper handbrake. It could be fun. It would probably be a whole lot lighter which affects the dynamics of the car, definitely. Im thinking a 1,5L Turbo would be very good on this.
14:37: So.... If there's a catastrophic electrical problem, there's no way to slow down the car... Brake pedal needs electricity. Parking brake is electronic. If the network gets too busy or something goes wrong... There's no backup system to stop the car, is there?
All braking systems are required legally to be able to perform mechanical braking even if the booster fails. The brake pedal will feel hard of course and the effort will be higher but you will be able to brake. This is the same for ICE vehicle as well where you can have a brake booster failure
@@brunoais The brake by wire part is that there is a sensor that translates the brake pedal application force at driver level to the actual braking level (hydraulics applied). The electronics are there to ensure a pedal feel that is smooth for the driver. In a conventional system, the brake pedal can feel jittery due to numerous reasons, including regenerative braking with emotors. In this case, if there is a failure, the electronics are bypassed and the will be a direct brake pedal to hydraulic pressure (mechanical and not electronic connection)
@@yogeshwaaran4668 Ah! So it's the initial braking that is by wire and the reminder is directly linked to the wheels how it has always been, is that it?
@@brunoais The by wire part is the electronic side that is to translate the driver brake pedal request into electronic signals which are then sent to the brake electronic unit (also called ESP), where a motor will pump the required hydraulic pressure in the circuit, which will the push the calipers at the wheels. So the by wire is just the brake pedal force sensor up to the brake controller unit...after that it is electro hydraulic system like what can be found in older brake systems
The Zoe doesn't have park either and I drive one with no issues and have never felt like I needed it. I use auto hold and the parking brake comes on as soon as the car is stationary and the door is opened or the motor is switched off. Easy.
Don’t know why it’s taken brands so long to realize the appetite for modern electric iterations of iconic models - Nostalgia is powerful. So much more desirable than electric cars that look too electric or soulless Teslas.
I absolutely loved Opel’s Manta EV. Pity it was a one off publicity piece, because it brought back an older body style not seen in Europe for many years.
Very very nice! Great car! If it had a bit more range (300mi) faster charging (10-80% < 20 min) and LFP battery it would be the best selling car in Europe!
I never liked the look of the 5 but this one looks so much better, I don't know why as it does look really similar. Good city car but 200 miles range, as with most electric cars you won't get anywhere near that unless you drive like a nun. Expensive for a run about.
I don’t like this trend of slapping a huge wide vertically mounted screen right in front of the driver rather than making driver information and controls integrated with the dashboard and console. Having the harsh glare of those screens becomes tiring and oppressive.
Loving watching these Renault 5 reviews. This car is now my dream, future car. I used to love my old 'G Reg' R5 Turbo - total bag of shit, but I loved it whilst it lasted.
15:17 Thank you Renault! Finally, an electric shift selector that makes sense! Coming from manual transmissions, I was confused at why EVs have a "Park" position on the shifter when the single-speed transmission doesn't actually have a parking pawl. I was so confused over what the difference was between "Park" and "Neutral" with the handbrake engaged. The "Park" position was entirely redundant. They have rejected skeumorphism and actually made a shifter that makes more sense to people coming from a manual transmission car.
EVs do have a parking pawl that locks the transmission when engaged. I have a very steep drive and certainly wouldn't trust the handbrake on any car to hold it. I always leave an ICE car in gear, and always engage P on an EV
I’m not sure why you would like to remove power to the house or grid. Range is still an issue so I wouldn’t want to take power out of the battery unless an emergency. That aside…this is a good starting point. I would estimate with the bigger battery, that 248m range will drop to just over 200m.
I think the design of this is fantastic. I'm an American and my daily is a Chevy Bolt (pretty similar in size and function) and have to say this is really attractive. It could stand the 64 kw/hr battery that is in my car though. Back seat in my Chevy is a lot roomier (but not roomy) than this car. Pity.
Yet there are thousands of pre-orders for this car already...... ICE has no long term future now, along with fossil fuel. Euro 7 emissions laws - due next year - will see the end of many new ICE designs.
There is no other car on the market or announced, that I would prefer over the R5, I'm even contemplating changing my Megane E-Tech before time, for this little gem.
"It should hold onto its value fairly well" ... Really? That's a bold statement. I'm confident I could pick one up for 10 grand in a couple of years... not that I would living in a flat with nowhere to charge it.
When reviewers say things like that it makes me think they are getting manufacturer incentives for these reviews. Mind you if does look lovely, especially in bogey green!
@@SJBW196 True. They're programmed to ignore certain realities or the manufacturers won't invite them to press days with all the freeby croissants etc!
If I needed a school run car as a 2nd car, then the non-ccs would be a great option for us. However that period of my life is over. Still great for those who just want a local runabout.
You do not need park you have auto hold brake. Older bmw cars had no park too, so it is not a problem at all it is just a thing of learning to use a car.
design wise , interior and exterior I prefer my Zoe EV . why are cars fronts getting uglier? - my Zoe (old shape) is smooth, sleek and aerodynamic looking , a beautiful design IMO , and also why are dashes becoming square and boring looking like someone has just plonked a 10" Tablet on the dash precariously - they look much better when the infotainment screens are built into the dashboard. The rear of my Zoe has much more legroom and head room than that one, the boot area is better, the gear shift is in a better place. For something that now replaces the Zoe I must say personally I dont think I would like it as much and its just a shame Renault decided to discontinue the Zoe for this.
How exactly are the costly buttons superior to the usage of voice control? I don't understand why you would want these buttons. You like to dust them? You like to pay more for your car? You like to have to have them changed or repaired? The only reasons I can think of would be if you are live in a "no signal" area or if you are mute.
40kw version, 80% - 20% in winter on motorway, less than 100 miles. Looking for something sporty, and like a low steering wheel without blocking the screen. Enjoy my wife’s Cupra Born, will wait on the Raval.
This is the one I've been waiting for... I really hope that pricing is right. Overall, I think they've done a great job. The only thing that I don't really like is the lack of a park mode on the gear selector... That seems like an odd decision.
You'd think since they got rid of park, the electronic parking brake would put the transmission in park automatically, it's odd needing to put it in neutral yourself
Love it and for me, absolutely the best of any retro inspired design to date. Mini has taken a step back with the new gen cars both in design and quality while burning its heritage by building it in China. The 5 references the past but in a cool, contemporary design that is fun in a sophisticated, grown up way. Fab interior with nice balance of tech and switchgear, good efficiency and looks like it’s going to be good value against its competitors. I will be heading to a Renault showroom near me and getting in the queue. Great job Renault !
It's nice. I would have preferred it a little bigger. You're a bit late getting this out. Several others beat you to it wit the same press car. Daft comparing it's battery capability with a much larger car like the Tesla, that has the space for a larger capacity battery.
True. But the Tesla does get 35% more range out of a battery that's only 10% larger, so they are still king of efficiency. It's 25% more expensive though, so basically another class of car.
Love the styling - think I'm with everyone else in reminiscing here. But it's an SUV?!! Why? no - I know why I recall driving a family members C5 turbo in the early 90's - light, nimble, great glass house.
I've got an e208 which has similar specs and it's great, sure it has modest range which is a little inconvenient for long trips, but if you can get home charging that more than makes up for it, I'd give a Renault 5 a test drive and consider it
Might look great but these small hatchbacks need to be practical unless just designer cars for affluent singles. Small boot with high deep load lip will rule it out for many buyers including me. I remember easily getting furniture etc. in the back of my first generation Fiat Panda!
Thanks, I think it will do well in the sector it is aimed at. It is not a long distance fast charging motorway mileage monster like the Tesla, but more round town with a few long distance trips, relatively affordable cf other larger EVs, but still expensive.
Nice car but £29,000 top price is still beyond the average worker plus the extra costs of electricity as present just makes me want to keep my ice car longer. Sorry
There are no "extra" electricity costs if you charge at home. A full charge for my Kia EV costs me £5 to £6 at home. I haven't used a public charger for well over a year. I used to spend £150 to £200 per Month on fuel with my last petrol car. These days it's £25 per Month, and my petrol bill has vanished.... I haven't stood in a petrol station for 3 years. A new petrol Ford Focus is £28k, and plenty of those have been sold...
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I think they’ve absolutely knocked it out the park I hope people love them just as much in the real world
In the UK alone, there are over 8000 expressions of interest already.... This is the sort of car the EV market now needs. We've had all the big fancy £40k and above stuff. Many potential buyers are looking for more choice in smaller city type commuter EV's, and this new R5 hits the bullseye....... This new Renault R5 is as eye-catching and desirable as it gets for a smaller car..
@@Brian-om2hh absolutely bang on the money mate, finally a manufacturer that gets in it for the real world
@@Brian-om2hh I like it and I'll probably get one but its still very expensive so far as a small town car goes. There are much better equipped cars for less money and even if you want an ev this is a level below an MG4 in size and power.
I just think it looks cool enough that I don't really care. People on a tighter budget or with only one car may not feel the same.
And Unlike the Mini Cooper electric, the Renault 5 is build in Europe and not China. Big Bonus in my book.
Why is it a big bonus it isn;t built in China?
That's only temporary, the Mini Electric is coming to Oxford next year or 2026
Great now get out your cheque-book and support and buy one
Many cars built by European manufacturers are unreliable. I prefer to buy from Korean/Japanese manufacturers, preferably models built in their respective countries.
@@issiewizzie What a strange comment considering that is less expensive than the Mini Cooper.
Great to see an EV that`s not an overpriced large SUV, i`m still no convert to EVs yet but to me the smaller electric cars make far more sense, plus the R5 has the charisma to make you to actually "Want to buy it", can`t wait to see the Alpine version...
It depends. A friend is doing long trips at least once a week, 300 miles each way . He was spending anywhere between £600 to £800 per month on petrol depending on trips frequency.
Not long ago, he switched to Tasla long range and to give you an idea, charging at both ends using the Octpus EV tariff costs about £160 per 10,000 miles!
So not only huge saving, but in effect a free new Tesla because the monthly installment is about half of his petrol bill. Even with deposit, the ROI is about one year.
On top of that, an ICE car has thousands of moving parts, sometime over ten thousand moving parts. In EV, there is very little that can break, perhaps half a dozen moving parts.
It didn't make sense because the most expensive part of the car is the battery. You need a certain amount of energy to get a certain range so the battery cost will be nearly the same for a small electric car or a larger SUV given the same range. With the SUV you can charge a "premium" price to justify the higher cost. Even then the Ford MachE has been losing around $35k for each any every car sold. The only EV manufacturer to make consistent profit per car is Tesla.
One of the most significant developments has been LFP battery technology, and the huge investment China has been making into battery technology and production. Back in 2008 Lithium-Ion batteries were $1400/kWh, and now they are under $140/kWh and this will keep dropping. It's still difficult to make a small profitable EV. This is why Tesla is reinventing manufacturing with the "unboxing" production method as it's the only way they will ever achieve a profitable $25k car. It won't be ready until 2027 or so. Once it is then expect China to copy it. Then we will see cheap EVs everywhere.
Phillip.
@johns4651 I getthe fuel saving but I still blanche at the cost of the better EVs looks like I have to stump up £10k more to go EV and on the moving parts there are bucket loads of batteries in these vehicles each with s connection and a quite complicated BMS to keep everything ticking along and they haven't exactly made the things eady to repsir if a cell fies a connection fails or some control module calls it a day.
The dash to EV is probably 10 years too soon especially for smaller cheaper vehicles and the cherry on top is most of the ones you want are £40k plus do attract luxury car tax.
Worth doing on salary sacrifice or get that low BIK if s company car driver.
I have just purchased a new hybrid captur , small electric motor, recharged with a decent size engine, drives superb , engine has hardly been on since driving it for a month , did think about the R5 , but slightly too small for my requirements .
@@rikmodeler6723 I'd be cautious. With hybrids, you have all the negatives of an ICE (same level of complexity and maintenance) and very few benefits of EV (like almost free long trips if you have home EV charging and decent range). But it depends on your circumstances. If you can't charge at home, then it is not so clear cut.
Bravo Renault, this kind of EV is what people have been wanting for years!
sorry, but its another luxury suv/crossover, just like all the others. It's pretending to be a small, practical car from our past, but its not.
@@JohnWindberg It’s not a “small” car but it’s not another land barge like a lot of EVs either. Its about as big as the Mk1 Ford Focus or a Mk4 Golf which means its small by modern standards but massive compared to older small cars and more in line with older compact cars. Personally id like all cars to get smaller again, they are so massive now and its unnecessary.
Agree 100%....
its still expensive for ordinary ppl to be a second car to a family. Its a small car that has no range to be a first and only car. Still the same problems of all the EVs.
@@JohnWindberg It is 3.92 m long, that is a small segment B car (Zoe is 4.08 m). It is a bit taller than the classic R5 because it has a full floor battery and rear seat with decent sitting height.
what a great great car! Superb design! French car makers (Renault, Alpine, DS Automobiles, Citroen, Peugeot) really are on a roll. They have upped their game big time. Better than the Germans in 2024 and that's a fact.
LOL all of these brands are uncompetitive and would never compete overseas.
@@phunk8607 they are competitive, much more than you want to believe. I'm Austrian, I live in Klagenfurt, I drive a Peugeot 3008 since 2021. Visit Austria or Switzerland, you'll see French cars everywhere. You don't know what you are saying.
German cars are boring
@@phunk8607 Overseas? Are you a "smart" American?
@@stenic2 Boring and unreliable which use to be the what french cars were now the tables have turned 😆
EV user here: i´m from Lisbon and recently i picked up a ZOE 52 with CCS (50 KwH charging speed) in Frankfurt. Drove it all the way to Lisbon. Took me 2 driving days (from 8am to 9 pm), with no hickups at all. I did between 250 and 300 kms each time, charged for 30 to 45 mins, and just enjoyed every stop: resting, coffee, checking up the phone... Payed between 10 to 15€ for each charging. There is so many misinformation out there... Cheers!
What was your cruising speed?
@@zoxart77 110 km h
Cool I guess, but when compared to ICE you could have done that trip in a single day easily. Not everyone has the luxury to lounge around and waste a full day.
@@armoredpit's a 1450 mile journey to that Google says takes 21 hours of driving. This does not fall within the "easy to do in a day" category, or anywhere closer
@@armoredp no way Frankfurt to Lisbon can be done in a day.
Nice no nonsense video with plenty of quick comparisons to the rivals.
Really liked it, good job.
And the car seem really nice.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed!
@@whatcar Couldn't agree more with the original poster; compared to a lot of other channels this was a refreshingly professional, gimmick free and thorough review. Many thanks!
It's the first EV and actually the first new car I've found desirable in a long time. It looks fantastic.
Ditto
A lot more people seem to feel the same way, as there are thousands of pre-orders and expressions of interest...
man, your taste is so terrible, omg
Nice to see a small, non-SUV, non-China built EV.
The fascination with ‘hard plastics’ from car journos always makes me smile.
Overall quite a positive EV review from this chap. That itself is progress, but given it’s not a Tesla , it’s pretty remarkable.
Haha yeah the "hard plastic" thing is dumb. Back in the day of the original the was no such thing as soft touch rubbish. And most of the time like on the dash, it's in places you never touch anyway. Give me cheap cheerful and lightweight hard stuff any day.
If you have kids in the back, the more hard plastic the better! Cleans up easier...
Why does it matter where it’s built??
I was very disappointed to find that my new Renault didn't come with a soft touch windscreen.
Gotta scratch them plastics as you say it too
I had a sit in one yesterday and immediatly realized how amazing this car is. Funky, good size, very comfortable seats.....well done Renault.
Can I ask where? I’m looking to find a showroom where I can sit in one. Thanks
@@thekitesocietyUK Montpellier,France 🙂
Reading some comments I get the impression the majority of commenters tow a 3.5t trailer from the northern Norway down to Portugal on a daily basis, only stopping to fuel up. I wonder how my (grand)parents manage to get along with a Beetle, Fiat 500 and all the other small/compact cars as a sole vehicle. Rational requirements mostly do not drive the 1:57 decision to buy a car, it’s the personal aspirations. And those often exceed one‘s needs.
Great little car and no requirement to support China with money or personal data.
Spot on...
Speaking an an international emergency trombone repairman, I can get from my base in Calais to the Bolshoi without refuelling using the drop tanks on my Porsche 911, and this is essential to the success of my business. EVs will never be successful until they can travel 3000km on a charge at -20 degrees.
Finally, a solid infotainment system, heat pump, V2L as standard.
this car has made me fall in love with electric cars as a petrol head so i love it
As a petrol head and person who is into mechanics materials and techniks u could read about the BMW i3 from 2013. But if u just talking about the design on the outside I guess the i3 is not the best example.
I'm really looking forward to checking this out. Not sure it'll be too affordable in my part of the world but it is certainly practical for our needs and desirable. I haven't moved to EV yet because I've been waiting for a car like this. Well done Renault.
If a car is "hyped" at all, it is "over hyped".
Luckily this car has sufficient genuine merit to deserve accolade.
Although the pricing isn't ridiculous, it's still too expensive to be affordable by as many people as the original was.
In the UK, at least.
I don’t know how Renault have managed it, but they’ve become one of the best EV makers in the World. See the Scenic also which is top notch and a Tesla beater.
The Scenic E-tech looks great.
They made their first electric cars about 100yrs ago, they then made hundreds more 30yrs ago and then 12 years ago launched an electrification strategy that they’ve been largely sticking to.
@@richardfoersom6189 yes I’ve had Teslas for 6 years and have bought one.
Because they are so much French...French have always made quirky characterful cars.
The Scenic looks fantastic - the Megane is pretty impressive too!
I love it. I love the compact size combined with just about usable range on the 52KWh version. i.e. it will be mainly a city car but can do the occasional longer trip at a push. I love the looks inside and outside. I seriously doubt I could afford a new one, but I can see myself buying one second hand in 2-3 years time. The only other small A/B class EV that catches my eye at the moment is the Hyundai Inster.
The Inster looks interesting on the inside but so ugly from the outside!!
This car will happily get you from London to Manchester on a single charge in the summer, which is surely more than enough range for a supermini? And recharging in 30mins means that for a longer trip, you just have a meal at the same time and the car is ready before you. It’s twice as fast as the Zoe could manage, and I never had an issue with the Zoe
Had a 1990 GT Turbo back in the day and loved it. This is amazing.
Pleased to see the hate for those massive electric SUV's, I'm not the only one!. This car does look cool😎
Fabulous car. Great interior and exterior. Love the colours. Sick of grey white black.
Agreed. Renault have absolutely nailed it. Great design, performance, price and specs.
Haven't said that about a Renault for decades!
You obviously haven't seen the new Scenic, Austral or Symbioz. Great cars. I believe you need to go out a bit more, pal.
@@garnray8568They’re all stupid bloody SUVs… Fail.
I had a 1.5L Sport in the 90s and loved it.
should of kept it, probably bringing about 250k these days lol
My first car in the early eighties was a second hand, mid seventies, R5 TS which was quite a hot hatch in its day. Not in the same league as the original Golf GTi but quite sporty for a teenagers first car.
I see it as Renault with the 5 have done what MINI did with the Cooper 20 years ago. The MINI now is boring, bland and far too vanilla inside (opposite of what it was all about - chic), Renault have taken that spot now with personalisation, being funky and interesting and that’s a good thing in a market of sad and depressing cars that have only funny LED’s inside to make them be looked at. Good on Renault!
Well,OK then. I had a proper 1974 R5, around 1983. It rolled like a boat, but the ride was great, as were the seats. Its a shame makers don't want to mass produce simple, low powered, comfortable and affordable cars these days. The new 5 should have a comfy ride and about 60 hp
You are spot on. I owned five R5s and they were massive fun, dead light, easy to chuck about and no frills. This new EV is too big, too heavy and too expensive. Strip out the touchscreen, sat nav and all that tat that just boosts the price.
I had an Orange R5 (LeCar) in 1978 here in America. I loved the ride, the seats and the chic look vs VW Beetle. With Renault would get back her in the USA, but given who we just elected maybe I will live in a country where I can get one soon
The green and Yellow look fantastic !
I’m not a fan of EVs I like petrol and diesel too much but finally there’s an EV I really like the look of, this is a seriously good looking car.
Give it a test drive, you might like it 😃
He means as a 🍸.
@@karlwest437
I’ve contacted my local dealership they said they should be in early next year.
I’m gonna seriously consider this one.
Man I was in love with the Honda e except for its price… Renault has blown it out of the water
Reno are turning out some very smart looking futuristic EVs, whilst in anther world the Mini Cooper has taken F-Ugly to a new level with it's BMW old ICE car radiator grill inspired front end.
What is futuristic about a 1972 design?
@@aacmovefuture retro is a design style you know!
@@markbennett6658 One might argue that it lacks imagination. The cynic in me believes the marketing team at Renault thinks the public are stupid and will part with a lot of cash for their designers to delve into the archives because their juices are depleted. Well you might as well bring back mullets.
@@aacmove well there’s only so many variations on a theme. With architecture you have mock Tudor neo classical etc. Why not borrow from the past if it’s cool? Progress isn’t unproblematic. Speaking of mullets, they actually are making a comeback, with a twist. Shaved slightly above the ear but still long on top and at the back. So not quite a Mohican!.Not really my thing but a thing nevertheless.!
@@aacmove mullets are back with millennials. And I agree with you. most new cars look like shit and they do this to cash in on past laurels.
I like the way how does it look. It's pretty compact and good looking car.
What I like about it is car size, color and interior. It's lovely car))
Fun fact: denim doesn’t have to be made out of cotton as denim in not the actual fabric, it’s the way the thread is weaved. You can have a denim made out of wool or linen 🥰
Also fun fact a study done a couple years back in 2020 showed an average pair of men's Levi jeans has the same over all enviormental impact as manufacturing a 60kwh ev battery! Because of the impact growing cotton has, how much water it uses up and the dyes involved. 👍🏻😎
Or drinking 30 cups of Starbucks also does similar overall enviormental damages as making a 55kwh ev pack!
Due to clear cutting of fields for growing coffee beans and the amount of labor, water, chemicals transportation etc involved.
But few are willing to research these simple FACTS nor acknowledge them in the ev vs ice debates mostly paid for by the fossil fuel industry. 😑
Love the fact that Renault have kept it along the same lines as the original, and their little design nods harking back are a brilliant touch. Regardless though, I'd still prefer to have my old 1989 super-cinq Campus... absolutely loved that car and it was bulletproof
Nice review! Look forward to a comparison test in the UK!
29 grand for this? Chinese EVs really can't come soon enough to Europe.
If you really need small European EV you'd be better off getting pre-reg Zoe or Corsa-e for around 16-17k
Renault nailed the design of the new 5, proper retro reincarnation ❤❤❤.
Can't wait for it to hit our European roads 😊🤟🤟
Great video keep it up 🤟😊
Already saw a few here in France
I love it, I don't even care if the range isn't great. I don't do a long distance trips often, and as a city car it looks fab. LOVE the colors and interior.
I think for 23k it’s a steal. If they do some creative financing I.e sub £300 a month / 0% this is a no brainer.
Lovely cute styling. I find the rear hidden doors similar to the 3rd gen suzuki swift. Makes it look like a two door hot hatch.
For me, it looks great, and finally, we got not stupid oversized electric car. It should suit perfectly as a daily city car with an option for some small out of the town trips. Im ordering one in February.
31.5k euros a small city car with less of 500 km of autonomy..... seems like european manufacturers keep smoking crack hardly...... all the point for the original R 5 was: cheap and reliable.
This is competing with the Mini Electric, Audi A1 etc. It’s well priced (as new cars go these days). City cars don’t need more than 500km range. How ridiculous. It’s a city car. Clue is in the name.
why the phuck would you need more than 500kms in a city car?
most people daily commute and do shopping and stuff in (way) less than 100km.
wait for the Twingo
@@S4MM7ify it is about the price they are selling a 15k max car for 35k....
Renault have done a great job here. You can see the similarities to the original Renault 5. The new Ford Capri, Ford just slapped on a Capri badge onto a generic looking cross over that doesn't have any resemblance to the old Capris.
They've nailed the design, shame its not got an ICE.
😢 Preach 1.6 turbo in it. I'd buy one and put myself in debt.
@@jamieakahenry absolutely!!
I buy one in a heartbeat if wasn’t an electric disposable
Looks like a winner to me, will sell like hotcakes. If it has a comfortable ride, that's also inspired by the original and what most people actually want. I miss the soft seats and suspension from old French cars!
I was going to hold out for this, but I can't wait so I'm getting my brand new Megane Etech Iconic on Tuesday 😊
Yes, the space is limited in the back, as in all city cars. These cars are not designed to carry 4 or 5 adults on long journeys. And children will have enough space in the back. So it is very good to keep compact dimensions for a use mainly intended for the city.
This, the new Citroën E-C3, and the new Fiat Grande Panda are the Holy Trinity of small characterful EVs
Yes, I was looking forward to the Citroen E-C3, but Citroen has decided to cease new car sales in Australia from Nov 2024.
We've had a few Zoe's and I can see a some nods to that car in the build. Love the look of the car, I remember the original 5 although I was never lucky enough to own one. Good to see a European built car for a change rather than the usual Chinese stuff (nowt wrong with their cars!). I can't wait to see these on the road and even more so on the used car market, should be interesting used prices !
Nice car. I was thinking to buy a Zoe but I'll wait for this
Definitely
It would need to be a used Zoe, as they are now out of production.
The Zoe 😂 Did you see it’s NCAP rating, death trap and unreliable
Zoe was a 5* NCAP car until the goalposts changed
@@markgt894 ncap is a damn joke. Yesterday's (merely 5 years) 5 star car is getting 1 star today. Ncap is irrelevant.
Renault is the only car maker with some creative spirit, love their cars ( actually owned all Renault car in my life) love this R5 I only wish they had an hybrid version
Who cares about the feel of plastic that you rarely, if ever, touch? As long as looks good. I’m so bored of this observation from car “journalists”…
Car manufacturers should give us better materials like in the back. They do this because we obey it.
Remember ID3? Had a lot of plastics too.
Maybe you are happy for a cheap feeling interior But many aren't especially if your spending big money!
@@Andy-zi1wj as long as what you touch regularly feels good and the things you look at look good then all is fine. The cheapest feeling car I’ve ever owned was the most reliable (Fiat Panda) and the most expensive feeling (Audi) was the most unreliable… I’ll take R5 and be very happy!
I put my arm on to the door with the window open everyday, what do you mean rarely touch?
This was a good and honest review. I’m subscribing 👌🏻
It's such a shame they made the front end look dumbed-down compared to the concept. The concept front end lights great & futuristic but the production lights look a bit boring in comparison. Also I switched the video off at 06:55 as any vehicle that's plonking these tablet screens onto the dashboard in lieu of designing an instrument cluster makes me want to hand my driving licence back and get the bus.
If it had an engine, 2doors amd a proper handbrake. It could be fun. It would probably be a whole lot lighter which affects the dynamics of the car, definitely. Im thinking a 1,5L Turbo would be very good on this.
I like your video transitions, the anticlockwise roll.
Sat in one today. I like the looks but it's cramped inside - don't understand why they didn't leave more space for the cabin.
14:37: So.... If there's a catastrophic electrical problem, there's no way to slow down the car...
Brake pedal needs electricity.
Parking brake is electronic.
If the network gets too busy or something goes wrong... There's no backup system to stop the car, is there?
All braking systems are required legally to be able to perform mechanical braking even if the booster fails. The brake pedal will feel hard of course and the effort will be higher but you will be able to brake.
This is the same for ICE vehicle as well where you can have a brake booster failure
@@yogeshwaaran4668 He claims it's brake-by-wire. So... How is it in reality, then?
@@brunoais The brake by wire part is that there is a sensor that translates the brake pedal application force at driver level to the actual braking level (hydraulics applied). The electronics are there to ensure a pedal feel that is smooth for the driver. In a conventional system, the brake pedal can feel jittery due to numerous reasons, including regenerative braking with emotors.
In this case, if there is a failure, the electronics are bypassed and the will be a direct brake pedal to hydraulic pressure (mechanical and not electronic connection)
@@yogeshwaaran4668 Ah! So it's the initial braking that is by wire and the reminder is directly linked to the wheels how it has always been, is that it?
@@brunoais The by wire part is the electronic side that is to translate the driver brake pedal request into electronic signals which are then sent to the brake electronic unit (also called ESP), where a motor will pump the required hydraulic pressure in the circuit, which will the push the calipers at the wheels. So the by wire is just the brake pedal force sensor up to the brake controller unit...after that it is electro hydraulic system like what can be found in older brake systems
I like the 80s take on the cabin and how square everything is. They’ve really paid homage to the original.
Looks like alien green? Love it!
Why should I check the charging level inside the Car or on the bonnet ? What are Apps and Smartphones good for ?
The original turbo was brilliant.
The Zoe doesn't have park either and I drive one with no issues and have never felt like I needed it. I use auto hold and the parking brake comes on as soon as the car is stationary and the door is opened or the motor is switched off. Easy.
until it doesn't due to broken electrics.....
Your brake cable could equally snap 😂
Don’t know why it’s taken brands so long to realize the appetite for modern electric iterations of iconic models - Nostalgia is powerful. So much more desirable than electric cars that look too electric or soulless Teslas.
I absolutely loved Opel’s Manta EV. Pity it was a one off publicity piece, because it brought back an older body style not seen in Europe for many years.
The harsh plastics increase the authentic retro feel. My mum's 1988 R5 was nothing but harsh plastic.
Very very nice! Great car! If it had a bit more range (300mi) faster charging (10-80% < 20 min) and LFP battery it would be the best selling car in Europe!
Given the number of pre-orders it will most likely be the best selling car in Europe as it is...
I was in France last weekend and had a look at one. It looks so exotic I would not want to leave it parked anywhere ! It is gorgeous !
The only real frensh company that still make reliable cars
I never liked the look of the 5 but this one looks so much better, I don't know why as it does look really similar. Good city car but 200 miles range, as with most electric cars you won't get anywhere near that unless you drive like a nun. Expensive for a run about.
I don’t like this trend of slapping a huge wide vertically mounted screen right in front of the driver rather than making driver information and controls integrated with the dashboard and console. Having the harsh glare of those screens becomes tiring and oppressive.
agreed. Rather have a center console and a small screen for speeds and modes attached to the steering column
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Loving watching these Renault 5 reviews. This car is now my dream, future car. I used to love my old 'G Reg' R5 Turbo - total bag of shit, but I loved it whilst it lasted.
15:17 Thank you Renault! Finally, an electric shift selector that makes sense! Coming from manual transmissions, I was confused at why EVs have a "Park" position on the shifter when the single-speed transmission doesn't actually have a parking pawl. I was so confused over what the difference was between "Park" and "Neutral" with the handbrake engaged. The "Park" position was entirely redundant. They have rejected skeumorphism and actually made a shifter that makes more sense to people coming from a manual transmission car.
EVs do have a parking pawl that locks the transmission when engaged. I have a very steep drive and certainly wouldn't trust the handbrake on any car to hold it. I always leave an ICE car in gear, and always engage P on an EV
I’m not sure why you would like to remove power to the house or grid. Range is still an issue so I wouldn’t want to take power out of the battery unless an emergency.
That aside…this is a good starting point.
I would estimate with the bigger battery, that 248m range will drop to just over 200m.
Had an original, twice, love to have the new.
I think the design of this is fantastic. I'm an American and my daily is a Chevy Bolt (pretty similar in size and function) and have to say this is really attractive. It could stand the 64 kw/hr battery that is in my car though. Back seat in my Chevy is a lot roomier (but not roomy) than this car. Pity.
With an ICE 1.4 turbo engine it might be a success. EV? No way.
Totally!
Yet there are thousands of pre-orders for this car already...... ICE has no long term future now, along with fossil fuel. Euro 7 emissions laws - due next year - will see the end of many new ICE designs.
There is no other car on the market or announced, that I would prefer over the R5, I'm even contemplating changing my Megane E-Tech before time, for this little gem.
"It should hold onto its value fairly well" ... Really? That's a bold statement. I'm confident I could pick one up for 10 grand in a couple of years... not that I would living in a flat with nowhere to charge it.
When reviewers say things like that it makes me think they are getting manufacturer incentives for these reviews. Mind you if does look lovely, especially in bogey green!
@@SJBW196the battery will way outlive the chassis.
@@SJBW196 True. They're programmed to ignore certain realities or the manufacturers won't invite them to press days with all the freeby croissants etc!
@@SJBW196 Plus EV's are being banned from underground carparks in certain countries because of fire risk.
@@clownworld-honk410the battery chemistries are changing making fire highly unlikely.
If I needed a school run car as a 2nd car, then the non-ccs would be a great option for us.
However that period of my life is over.
Still great for those who just want a local runabout.
Love this car so much.
You do not need park you have auto hold brake. Older bmw cars had no park too, so it is not a problem at all it is just a thing of learning to use a car.
4 miles/kWh efficiency, heat pump and V2G as standard for under £30K, very impressive, German EV brands take note!
design wise , interior and exterior I prefer my Zoe EV . why are cars fronts getting uglier? - my Zoe (old shape) is smooth, sleek and aerodynamic looking , a beautiful design IMO , and also why are dashes becoming square and boring looking like someone has just plonked a 10" Tablet on the dash precariously - they look much better when the infotainment screens are built into the dashboard.
The rear of my Zoe has much more legroom and head room than that one, the boot area is better, the gear shift is in a better place.
For something that now replaces the Zoe I must say personally I dont think I would like it as much and its just a shame Renault decided to discontinue the Zoe for this.
Nice looking car. It's such a shame that there is no 3dr option and it only comes in washing machine spec.
How exactly are the costly buttons superior to the usage of voice control? I don't understand why you would want these buttons. You like to dust them? You like to pay more for your car? You like to have to have them changed or repaired? The only reasons I can think of would be if you are live in a "no signal" area or if you are mute.
talks about "reminiscence to the fog lights of the old model"...shows picture of old model without foglights...that is my humor
40kw version, 80% - 20% in winter on motorway, less than 100 miles. Looking for something sporty, and like a low steering wheel without blocking the screen. Enjoy my wife’s Cupra Born, will wait on the Raval.
This is the one I've been waiting for... I really hope that pricing is right. Overall, I think they've done a great job. The only thing that I don't really like is the lack of a park mode on the gear selector... That seems like an odd decision.
You'd think since they got rid of park, the electronic parking brake would put the transmission in park automatically, it's odd needing to put it in neutral yourself
@@karlwest437 Yeah absolutely. A very odd choice. I imagine that it would probably get quite annoying too.
I think the interior is great. Maybe put it on a bit thick with the Renault 5 references but I agree it will be desirable.
Do they make one with a proper engine?
Love it and for me, absolutely the best of any retro inspired design to date. Mini has taken a step back with the new gen cars both in design and quality while burning its heritage by building it in China. The 5 references the past but in a cool, contemporary design that is fun in a sophisticated, grown up way. Fab interior with nice balance of tech and switchgear, good efficiency and looks like it’s going to be good value against its competitors. I will be heading to a Renault showroom near me and getting in the queue. Great job Renault !
Thank you for the review content of the r5 looks fab .
They never test drive in Grimsby do they? 😊
Why would a French company go to Grimsby?
Something fishy about that 😂
Love the fact that the front looks like the clio reminds me of the clio williams we all grew to drool over
No park button on the end of the drive selection stalk 🧐what’s the point of the translucent Renault symbol button on the end of the stalk🤨?
Love Renault 5 👍 Beautiful Pop Green color 💚
It's nice. I would have preferred it a little bigger. You're a bit late getting this out. Several others beat you to it wit the same press car. Daft comparing it's battery capability with a much larger car like the Tesla, that has the space for a larger capacity battery.
True. But the Tesla does get 35% more range out of a battery that's only 10% larger, so they are still king of efficiency. It's 25% more expensive though, so basically another class of car.
Love the styling - think I'm with everyone else in reminiscing here.
But it's an SUV?!!
Why? no - I know why
I recall driving a family members C5 turbo in the early 90's - light, nimble, great glass house.
If this were a hybrid like the Clio I would definitely buy it
I've got an e208 which has similar specs and it's great, sure it has modest range which is a little inconvenient for long trips, but if you can get home charging that more than makes up for it, I'd give a Renault 5 a test drive and consider it
Might look great but these small hatchbacks need to be practical unless just designer cars for affluent singles. Small boot with high deep load lip will rule it out for many buyers including me. I remember easily getting furniture etc. in the back of my first generation Fiat Panda!
i want this thing so badly
Thanks, I think it will do well in the sector it is aimed at. It is not a long distance fast charging motorway mileage monster like the Tesla, but more round town with a few long distance trips, relatively affordable cf other larger EVs, but still expensive.
Nice car but £29,000 top price is still beyond the average worker plus the extra costs of electricity as present just makes me want to keep my ice car longer. Sorry
There are no "extra" electricity costs if you charge at home. A full charge for my Kia EV costs me £5 to £6 at home. I haven't used a public charger for well over a year. I used to spend £150 to £200 per Month on fuel with my last petrol car. These days it's £25 per Month, and my petrol bill has vanished.... I haven't stood in a petrol station for 3 years. A new petrol Ford Focus is £28k, and plenty of those have been sold...