Renault 5, at under €25,000, seeks to shake up small EV segment

Renault 5 Geneva yellow — The R5 has design elements from the original R5 and the brand's iconic Super 5 such as vertical tail-lights and bright colors. Renault sold more than 9 million units of the two cars between 1972 and 1996. (REUTERS)

February 26, 2024 09:02 AM

GENEVA -- Renault Group’s emphatic response to the high cost of electric cars built in Europe, the €25,000 Renault 5 small EV, debuted on Monday at the Geneva auto show.

Featured Stories

Tesla stock ‘Trump bump’ erodes by $700 billion as sales slide globally

High used-car prices stuck in neutral amid slim pickings

From the Newsroom: Automotive News staff discuss the week’s Trump tariff news

Virtual reality brings technician training to schools, communities without automotive programs

Latest News

Porsche SE, VW’s top owner, expects €20 billion loss in 2024

Read the Automotive News Digital Edition for March 10

Tesla stock ‘Trump bump’ erodes by $700 billion as sales slide globally

Porsche grows standalone U.S. dealership count with destination center design

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Geneva Auto Show

2025 Geneva show canceled; event will not be revived

Renault's Luca de Meo calls for 'Airbus' to build EVs in Europe

BYD brings floating SUV to Geneva to win over European buyers

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.