RENAULT 5 E-TECH ELECTRIC NAMED ‘EV OF THE YEAR’ AT THE MOTOR TRADER INDUSTRY AWARDS 2025
- Renault 5 E-Tech electric wins the ultimate electric vehicle accolade at the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025, lifting the trophy for ‘EV of the Year’
- All-electric hatchback praised for its combination of style, technology and urban-friendly electric performance
- It is the second consecutive year that a Renault has won a major title at the awards, following Motor Trader naming the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric its ‘New Car of the Year’ in 2024
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.