If you can hear a watery sound, it’s probably just our hearts melting at the look of the new electric Renault 5. OK, so retro design is reductive and cynical but who cares when reduction and cynicism produce something that looks this good? Cute on the outside and the inside, the 5 also gets decent electric range (especially with the larger 52kWh battery) and will be more affordable than the old Renault Zoe thanks to dramatic reductions in the cost of building its platform. You get a choice of jazzy, bright colours and expect lots of funky special editions as the model ages.

Renault 5 Tech Specs

Model featured	Renault 5
Official WLTP range between charges	300-400km
Battery details (usable capacity)	40-52kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	70kW single motor, 90kW single motor, 110kW single motor
Fastest recharging rate	100kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption
Maximum power output	95-150hp
Maximum torque output	215-245Nm
0-100km/h	8.0 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight	1,350-1,405kg