Renault 5 E-Tech named ‘EV of the Year’ at the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025

The Renault 5 E-Tech electric has been named ‘EV of the Year’ at the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025, the pure-electric supermini taking the top honour after impressing with its design, technology and appeal to UK drivers.

Against the backdrop of increasingly tough competition, the success of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric follows the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric winning the prestigious ‘New Car of the Year’ title last year.

Highlighting the factors that made the Renault 5 E-Tech electric the stand-out choice for the judges, John Kirwan, Editor, Motor Trader said: “The Renault 5 E-Tech has a brilliantly judged and executed exterior design with a fine and functional interior full of French flair. It also offers two sensible battery sizes (40 kWh for 192 miles and 52 kWh for 252 miles), up-to-date cabin infotainment screen technology and crucially keen prices. With stiff competition from European and Asian rivals, the Renault 5 E-Tech’s sky-high desirability teamed with good value makes it a breath of fresh air in the supermini EV segment.”

Adam Wood, Managing Director, Renault Group UK, said: “This award reflects how R5 has captured the imagination of drivers and car dealers alike, quickly becoming a best-seller and offering a blend of style, practicality, and accessibility that is unrivalled in the rapidly growing electric car segment.”

The Renault 5 E-Tech electric references the style of the original model while embracing modernity. Available with two battery options and providing a range of up to 252 miles (WLTP), it is both fun to drive and fun to be around, with heart-winning design and a vibrant colour palette.

As with every electric Renault, it qualifies for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant, reducing the on-the-road price by £1,500. Prices now start from just £21,495 OTR, making it one of the most appealing electric options in its segment.

For more information on the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, visit https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html

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Renault, a historic mobility brand and pioneer of electric vehicles in Europe, has always developed innovative vehicles. With the ‘Renaulution’ strategic plan, Renault has embarked on an ambitious, value-generating transformation moving towards a more competitive, balanced and electrified range. Its ambition is to embody modernity and innovation in technology, energy and mobility services in the automotive industry and beyond.