Renault is gearing up for a big hit with the new electric Renault 5, surpassing its sales targets by 300% since pre-orders opened at the end of May. Despite the availability of only the most expensive version with a 150 hp engine. and a 52 kWh battery, demand exceeded the company's expectations.
Renault predicts that the Renault 5 will sell around 45,000 units in the French market next year, significantly more than the best results of the ZOE model and the main rival Peugeot e-208, which sold only 22,700 units in 2023.
More affordable options with 95 and 120 hp engines. and a 40 kWh battery will appear by mid-2025, and a new LFP (Lithium Ferrophosphate) battery will be introduced in 2026.
The first production cars have already been tested, and customers who purchased R Pass priority access before May 30 will receive their Renault 5 in December. Orders placed between May 31 and June 17 will be delivered in January 2025, while those who order now will not be able to receive their cars until next spring. Delivery to dealerships will begin in October.