- Renault 5 E-Tech electric wins prestigious ‘Business Car of The Year’ title at the 2025 Business Car Awards, plus the ‘Best Small Car’ award
- Multi-award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech electric progresses from being the ‘One to Watch’ at last year’s Business Car Awards to double award success in 2025
- Business customers benefit from £1,500 Electric Car Grant, resulting in the Renault 5 E-Tech electric having a new lower starting price of only £21,495
Renault has enjoyed a double victory at the 2025 Business Car Awards, with the Renault 5 E-Tech electric claiming both the ‘Best Small Car’ award and the prestigious overall ‘Business Car of The Year 2025’ title.
The awards recognise the vehicles and manufacturers that best serve the needs of the UK’s business car market, celebrating excellence in areas including cost of ownership, practicality, and fleet-friendly features.
Commenting on the ‘Best Small Car’ award, Martyn Collins, Editor of Business Car, said: “The Renault 5 E-Tech electric looks great inside and out but is not too retro in terms of style. There is a choice of 40kWh and 52kWh electric drivetrains, and it offers a comfortable, composed, and fun drive. In our opinion, this Renault makes rivals look expensive and is the best small car package for fleet drivers.”
Business customers choosing the Renault 5 E-Tech electric can also now benefit from the Government’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, further enhancing the all-electric hatchback’s value proposition for fleet operators and business users. As a result, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric is now available from only £21,495 on-the-road.
This latest recognition continues Renault’s success at the Business Car Awards. The brand achieved a double victory in 2024, too, after it was named ‘Most Improved Manufacturer of the Year’, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and fleet customer satisfaction, while the Renault 5 E-Tech electric was branded ‘One to Watch’.
On awarding the overall ‘Business Car of The Year’ title, Collins added: “We were one of the first to recognise the new Renault 5 E-Tech electric at last year’s awards as our One to Watch winner. Since driving it, we think all the industry interest is deserved, thanks to its fantastic retro-futuristic styling, a fun drive, and electric range and efficiency that challenges established rivals – and all at an affordable entry price.”
Justin Costello, Head of Fleet, Renault UK, said: “The Renault 5 E-Tech electric proves you don’t have to compromise when choosing an EV. Business Car’s recognition of both its fleet credentials and its overall appeal shows we’ve firmly hit the mark – an electric car that appeals to both fleet managers and drivers alike. Going from ‘One to Watch’ to double winner in a year speaks to how the market has responded.”
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric references the style of the original model yet is also the epitome of modernity. Available with two battery options providing a range of up to 252 miles (WLTP), the Renault 5 E-Tech electric is fun to drive and fun to be around, with its heart-winning design and vibrant range of body colours.
For more information on the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, please visit: https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html