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		<title>Renault 5 and Renault 4 now available with top tier £3,750 Electric Car Grant</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Orders open for new Renault 5+ and Renault 4+ versions, equipped with French-made battery and additional spec  Renault 5+ and Renault 4+ versions fitted with 52kWh battery sourced from new gigafactory in Douai, France are eligible for maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), and available to order with immediate effect New Renault 5+ range consists of R5 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Orders open for new Renault 5+ and Renault 4+ versions, <br />equipped with French-made battery and additional spec </strong></p>
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<li><strong>Renault 5+ and Renault 4+ versions fitted with 52kWh battery sourced from new gigafactory in Douai, France are eligible for maximum £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), and available to order with immediate effect</strong></li>
<li><strong>New Renault 5+ range consists of</strong><strong> R5 techno+, iconic five+ and Roland Garros+ versions, all available with 52kWh battery and enhanced specification, with prices starting from £23,945 (including £3,750 ECG saving)</strong></li>
<li><strong>New Renault 4+ range features R4 evolution+, techno+ and iconic+ versions, </strong><strong>all powered by 52kWh battery and with enhanced specification; prices starting from £23,445 (including £3,750 ECG saving)</strong></li>
<li><strong>R5+ upgrades include techno+ versions getting a two-tone paint option and iconic five+ and Roland Garros+ versions getting a Harman Kardon®</strong> <strong>stereo as standard</strong></li>
<li><strong>R4+ upgrades include evolution+ models getting new 18-inch steel wheel design, techno+ getting a two-tone paint option as standard and iconic+ getting a Harman Kardon®</strong> <strong>stereo as standard</strong></li>
<li><strong>R5 models powered by 40kWh batteries, Renault Megane and Renault Scenic continue to be available with £1,500 ECG saving</strong></li>
<li><strong>Find out more at </strong><a href="https://www.renault.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>renault.co.uk</strong></a></li>
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<p>Renault 5 and Renault 4 are now available to order with the full £3,750 Government Electric Car Grant (ECG) saving.</p>
<p>All eligible R5s will have the longer-range 52kWh battery option, with techno+ models costing from £23,945 with the ECG applied, iconic five+ from £25,945 and Roland Garros+ from £26,945.</p>
<p>With R4 only offered with a 52kWh battery, the entire range will be available with the full saving, with evolution+ versions costing from £23,455, techno+ from £25,945 and iconic+ from £27,9455.</p>
<p>The highest-level grant applies to R5 and R4 models carrying the ‘+’ designation, which signifies that they are fitted with batteries sourced from Renault Group’s newly opened Douai gigafactory, and which is run in partnership with AESC, and part of the sustainability-focused Electri-city car production hub in northern France.</p>
<p>The £3,750 ECG grant saving is possible because of Renault Group’s long-term commitment to hitting Science Based Target Initiative (SBTI) standards and the new Douai gigafactory meeting the UK Government’s most stringent environmental criteria.</p>
<p>“The awarding of the top-tier £3,750 Electric Car Grant is great news for customers who are thinking about switching to electric,” said Adam Wood, Managing Director of Renault Group UK. “Renault 5 and Renault 4 are multi award-winning vehicles thanks to their unique blend of head and heart appeal and, now, thanks to the added incentive of top tier Electric Car Grant, they are more accessible than ever.</p>
<p>“Renault is committed to democratising car ownership.  With Renault 5, Renault 4 and soon new Twingo, we are expanding the appeal of electric cars to more people, offering great design and competitive technology at highly accessible prices.  We are pleased to see that our focus on environmental accountability and investment in made-in-Europe battery manufacturing has been recognised by the awarding of the top-tier Electric Car Grant. Since the grant was introduced we have seen momentum build in the market, and this decision will further boost the UK’s rising EV sales even further.”   </p>
<p>To differentiate the latest line-up, and in response to early customer feedback, R5+ versions will receive trim enhancements as standard: techno+ versions will get a contrasting black roof, while iconic five+ and Roland Garros+ versions receive a Harman Kardon® stereo.</p>
<p>R4+ versions will also receive trim enhancements as standard:  evolution+ will get a new 18-inch steel wheel design, techno+ versions will get a contrasting black roof and iconic+ versions receive a Harman Kardon® stereo.</p>
<p>Full details of the offers and how to place an order are available at <a href="https://www.renault.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>renault.co.uk</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Renault 5+</strong></p>
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<td><strong>Version</strong></td>
<td><strong>OTR price</strong></td>
<td><strong>Price inc. ECG</strong></td>
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<td>evolution 120 hp urban range</td>
<td>£22,995</td>
<td>£21,495</td>
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<td>techno+ 150 hp comfort range</td>
<td>£27,695</td>
<td>£23,945</td>
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<td>iconic five+ 150 hp comfort range</td>
<td>£29,695</td>
<td>£25,945</td>
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<td>roland garros+ 150 hp comfort range</td>
<td>£30,695</td>
<td>£26,945</td>
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<p><strong>Renault 4+</strong></p>
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<td>evolution+ 150hp comfort range</td>
<td>£27,195</td>
<td>£23,445</td>
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<td>techno+ 150hp comfort range</td>
<td>£29,695</td>
<td>£25,945</td>
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<td>iconic+ 150hp comfort range</td>
<td>£31,695</td>
<td>£27,945</td>
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		<title>Utrecht becomes Europe’s first city with a Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) car‑sharing service</title>
		<link>https://leaseconnect.co.uk/2025/06/05/utrecht-becomes-europes-first-city-with-a-vehicle%e2%80%91to%e2%80%91grid-v2g-car%e2%80%91sharing-service/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Utrecht energized”: a unique collaboration between Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels and the Municipality of Utrecht. World première in bidirectional AC charging for sustainable energy storage in shared cars. First fully operational V2G ecosystem in a European city, designed to stabilise the grid while giving Utrecht residents an affordable, sustainable mobility solution. Renault Group [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li><strong>“Utrecht energized”: a unique collaboration between Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels and the Municipality of Utrecht.</strong></li>
<li><strong>World première in bidirectional AC charging for sustainable energy storage in shared cars.</strong></li>
<li><strong>First fully operational V2G ecosystem in a European city, designed to stabilise the grid while giving Utrecht residents an affordable, sustainable mobility solution.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Renault Group supplies 500 electric models featuring Mobilize V2G technology.</strong></li>
<li><strong>50 Renault 5 E‑Tech electric cars are already available; the fleet will soon include the Renault 4 E‑Tech electric, Renault Megane E‑Tech electric and Renault Scenic E‑Tech electric.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Renault Group calls for a supportive regulatory framework to unleash the full potential of electric cars.</strong></li>
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<p>Renault Group, MyWheels and We Drive Solar, together with the Municipality of Utrecht, announce the go-live of Europe’s first large‑scale Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) car‑sharing service: Utrecht energized. The initiative supports a more sustainable, efficient energy system in a city where 35 % of rooftops are already fitted with solar panels. Thanks to the V2G technology, electric vehicles can store energy and feed it back to the local grid during peak periods, so renewable power remains available around the clock. By combining a shared‑mobility service with advanced technology, the project keeps the local grid in balance while accelerating the transition to sustainable urban transport.</p>
<p>The launch of this large‑scale car‑sharing service, using the V2G technology &#8211; was announced in November 2024 and is now live. Representing a decisive step towards cleaner mobility, this initiative promotes large‑scale availability of electric shared cars while helping to balance the city’s electricity network through the pioneering bidirectional charging technology. The Netherlands is a global leader in solar and wind-based energy deployment, and Utrecht ranks among Europe’s most progressive renewable‑energy cities, with 35 % of roofs equipped with solar panels. The use of renewables presents challenges for the grid due to their massive deployment, causing high peaks in energy supply. To manage the grid with a high proportion of renewables requires a system that quickly adapts to the changes in energy generation and consumption. This is where the V2G technology steps in to address these challenges.</p>
<p>The roll‑out is now live with 50 Renault 5 E‑Tech electric cars. Available via a car‑sharing service managed by MyWheels, the vehicles use V2G bidirectional charging technology developed by Mobilize, Renault Group’s brand dedicated to new mobilities. It is the first time this innovative technology has been made available for public infrastructure, provided by We Drive Solar. The 500 bidirectional cars can deliver 10 % of the flexibility required in the Utrecht region to balance solar‑ and wind‑generated electricity at peak times.</p>
<p><strong>Sustainable technology for everyone<br /></strong>The fleet will later expand with other E‑Tech electric models, further demonstrating Renault Group’s commitment to sustainable mobility and innovation. Their compact design and advanced technology make them ideal for city car‑sharing schemes moving towards cleaner travel. Mobilize’s V2G solution represents a major advance, enabling the public infrastructure and We Drive Solar’s services to contribute on a large scale to a more resilient, sustainable energy system.</p>
<p><strong>A partnership with impact<br /></strong>Renault’s shared cars, equipped with Mobilize’s V2G technology, let users charge with clean electricity and feed power back to the grid when demand is high. We Drive Solar, an international leader in smart charging, provides advanced charging solutions: bidirectional public AC chargers and aggregation technology that support Mobilize’s V2G toolkit. The 500 Renault E‑Tech electric models are operated by MyWheels, the Netherlands’ biggest car‑sharing company. By combining mobility and energy solutions, MyWheels sets a new benchmark for car‑sharing and tackles key urban challenges.</p>
<p>This collaboration shows how public–private initiatives can deliver sustainable, efficient mobility solutions.</p>
<p><strong>Renault Group calls for action to unleash the full potential of electric cars<br /></strong>Utrecht Energized, Europe’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) car-sharing service, is a testament to the power of collaborative success. This initiative clearly demonstrates that a thriving V2G ecosystem can only be achieved through the seamless collaboration of multiple players, from vehicle manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers to energy companies and local authorities. By joining forces with We Drive Solar, MyWheels, and the Municipality of Utrecht, Renault Group is turning V2G from a promising concept into a tangible reality.</p>
<p>To continue to deploy V2G services, a supportive regulatory framework that addresses barriers such as unfavorable tax policies, grid fee structures, and complex certification processes will be essential to fully unlock the potential of V2G and enable its widespread adoption.</p>
<p>Renault Group today reinforced its commitment to Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology and urged policymakers and industry stakeholders to accelerate its deployment across Europe. V2G allows electric vehicles (EVs) to not only draw energy from the grid but also to discharge electricity back during peak times, turning them into mobile energy resources.</p>
<p>Successfully implementing V2G at scale requires a harmonized approach across the entire energy ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, charging infrastructure, energy providers, and grid operators. Renault Group is already demonstrating this in France, where customers are successfully using V2G with models like the R5, Alpine A290, R4, New Megane, and New Scenic.</p>
<p>While the technology is market-ready and offers significant benefits – including grid flexibility, reduced energy costs for EV owners, and a lower total cost of ownership – unlocking this potential requires overcoming current regulatory and technical barriers.</p>
<p>Renault Group calls for clear and consistent regulations across Europe, encompassing fiscal incentives, grid fee revisions, streamlined certification processes, and support for smart meter deployment. These measures are crucial to unlocking the potential of V2G and making it a cornerstone of a faster and more sustainable energy transition. Ultimately, this will contribute to turning every EV into a grid asset and powering a faster, smarter shift to a sustainable energy ecosystem.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;To unlock the full potential of V2G, we need to break down existing barriers – from adapting fiscal rules and grid fees to promoting interoperability and simplifying certification processes. With the right alignment, V2G can become a cornerstone of tomorrow’s grid.&#8221;<br /></em><strong>Jérôme Faton, Mobilize Energy director.</strong></p>
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		<title>Renault 5 E-Tech electric brings French flair to London’s iconic Oxford Street for Maison 5 experience</title>
		<link>https://leaseconnect.co.uk/2025/04/09/renault-5-e-tech-electric-brings-french-flair-to-londons-iconic-oxford-street-for-maison-5-experience/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[French flair meets London’s cultural capital as Renault 5 E-Tech electric lands in Oxford Street with an immersive and multi-sensory digital space Groundbreaking experiential event showcases Renault 5’s unique blend of desirability and fun with talks, music, merchandise and more Maison 5 runs from 22nd-30th March at Future Stores, 95 Oxford Street, W1D 2AD Renault will bring a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li><strong>French flair meets London’s cultural capital as Renault 5 E-Tech electric lands in Oxford Street with an immersive and multi-sensory digital space</strong></li>
<li><strong>Groundbreaking experiential event showcases Renault 5’s unique blend of desirability and fun with talks, music, merchandise and more</strong></li>
<li><strong>Maison 5 runs from 22<sup>nd</sup>-30<sup>th</sup> March at </strong><strong>Future Stores,</strong> <strong>95 Oxford Street, W1D 2AD</strong></li>
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<p>Renault will bring a splash of French flair to London’s Oxford Street this month, as Renault 5 E-Tech electric takes over Future Stores, the innovative immersive retail space, from 22<sup>nd</sup>-30<sup>th</sup> March.</p>
<p>The unique event will offer customers the chance to experience for themselves how the multi-award-winning Car of the Year makes electric cars not just accessible, but fun and desirable, too.</p>
<p>The high-tech space at 95 Oxford Street will be branded Maison 5 from 22<sup>nd</sup>-30<sup>th</sup> March and will offer an immersive and captivating experience to central London commuters and shoppers.</p>
<p>Three versions of the acclaimed pure-electric supermini will be on display for customers to interact with, while the venue’s giant high-definition screens call-out the Renault 5’s key features that have made it a stand-out hit with automotive judges and the car-buying public.</p>
<p>On select days, presenters Jack Scarlett (Fully Charged Show, Electroheads) and Nicola Hume (Red Bull Racing’s ‘Talking Bull’ podcast, Electrifying) will engage with the public to answer questions and showcase the all-electric Renault 5 as it blends optimum value with a great deal of appeal in an EV for the first time – all with typically Gallic style on one of London’s most iconic streets.</p>
<p>This is the first time the prime Oxford Street location, on Europe’s busiest shopping street with annual footfall of 70 million, has been used by an automotive brand. Alongside the cars, Jack and Nicola will be joined by a DJ, mixing London cool with French pop, while an R5 merchandising corner will offer everything from hoodies to portable music players to remind us why the Renault 5 has been such a vivid part of our lives for 50 years.</p>
<p>David Isherwood, Marketing Director, Renault UK, said: “Renault 5 is a pop icon, exuding its own unique sense of energy and fun wherever it goes, and we’re keen to share that with as many people as we can. After its debut meeting commuters at London’s St Pancras station last year, what better place to bring a cultural icon to next than to the centre of popular culture itself?”</p>
<p>This groundbreaking activation is sure to win Renault 5 new fans, just as it has with the likes of Top Gear, What Car? and others who have all voted it their Car of the Year.</p>
<p>Renault 5 E-Tech electric harks back to its glorious past while building on the enduring love-affair it shared with many. The epitome of modernity, it blends agile handling with new technology – from Reno, the helpful avatar ready to partner you on every journey, to the built-in Google services. Priced from £22,995, it offers a range of up to 252 miles on a single charge, and can recharge to 80% in only 30 minutes.</p>
<p>For more information on the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, please visit <a href="https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html</a></p>
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		<title>Renault 5 E-Tech electric: orders open for the Roland-Garros special edition</title>
		<link>https://leaseconnect.co.uk/2025/03/21/renault-5-e-tech-electric-orders-open-for-the-roland-garros-special-edition/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The new Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros is available to order from today for R Pass customers Special edition is based on the Comfort Range version with a 52 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 252 miles (WLTP) Elegant and sporty, the exclusive special edition pays tribute to the world of tennis and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li><strong>The new Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros is available to order from today for R Pass customers</strong></li>
<li><strong>Special edition is based on the Comfort Range version with a 52 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 252 miles (WLTP)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Elegant and sporty, the exclusive special edition pays tribute to the world of tennis and the Roland-Garros tournament</strong></li>
<li><strong>Exclusive features include 18-inch ‘Electro’ diamond-cut alloy wheels, matte Shadow Grey paint, clay-coloured wireless smartphone charger, special light grey upholstery and Roland-Garros exterior and interior detailing</strong></li>
<li><strong>Priced from £29,995 OTR</strong></li>
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<p><strong>A top-seed vehicle that is both elegant and sporty<br /></strong>Complementing the three trim levels already available in the Renault 5 E-Tech electric range (evolution, techno, iconic five), the new Roland-Garros special edition is the highest-spec version of the multi-award-winning supermini.</p>
<p>Priced at £29,995 OTR and available to order from today for Renault 5 R Pass customers, the stylish special edition’s comprehensive specification builds on that of the iconic five with a host of exclusive features.</p>
<p>Elegant and sporty, it pays tribute to the world of tennis and the Roland-Garros tournament. Four bodywork colours are available: Artic White, Midnight Blue, Diamond Black and the exclusive matte shade of Shadow Grey. These shades are a perfect match for the satin chrome roofline and specially designed 18-inch black diamond-cut Electro alloy wheels with centres in Shadow Grey.</p>
<p>Other bespoke details further enhance the exterior. At the base of the front doors is a Cross of Saint Andrew featuring a Roland-Garros logo in the centre, inspired by the architecture of the Roland-Garros stadium.</p>
<p>Inside, the exclusive special light grey upholstery is a cross between sports clothing and upholstery fabric, with a dense but fine, graphic weave. This fully recycled textile includes several open-weave features, including the H-shape of the backrest. The overall effect is enhanced by side supports and an armrest covered in deep blue material. The backrests of the front seats gain a heat-embossed Roland-Garros logo.</p>
<p>The door panels and lower dashboard include insets in the seat fabric, alongside the deep blue material and a small French flag. On the satin metal dashboard, a vertical cross strip in an anodised metal finish includes a backlit area displaying the name “Roland-Garros Paris”.</p>
<p>The tip of the e-pop shifter is inspired by the grip of tennis rackets, with the Roland-Garros logo at the end, just like on the base of a racket. The centre console features a clay-coloured wireless smartphone charger, while floor mats with a clay-coloured contour add the finishing touch to the interior. The brushed aluminium door sills also feature the name “Roland-Garros Paris” with the Cross of Saint Andrew graphics.</p>
<p><strong>Combined range of up to 252 miles WLTP<br /></strong>The Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros limited edition is based on the Comfort Range version, with a 52 kWh battery for a combined range of up to 252 miles (WLTP). It is aimed at customers looking for an electric vehicle for city driving as well as for longer journeys, at weekends or for the holidays.</p>
<p>With its 52 kWh battery, 110 kW (150hp) motor and high levels of equipment, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric Roland-Garros showcases the essence of the new electric pop icon. Built on the AmpR Small platform with its multi-link rear axle, it delivers an enhanced electric experience with its emotive design, dynamic handling and agility.</p>
<p>Renault 5 E-Tech electric is built at the Ampere plant in Douai, which is part of the ElectriCity manufacturing ecosystem.</p>
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		<title>Open for orders: Award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech electric goes on general sale from today</title>
		<link>https://leaseconnect.co.uk/2025/01/30/open-for-orders-award-winning-renault-5-e-tech-electric-goes-on-general-sale-from-today/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Renault 5 E-Tech electric – newly-crowned as The Car of the Year, What Car? Car of the Year and Top Gear Car of the Year – is now on sale  Prices start from £22,995 OTR, while offers allow customers to drive away the multi-award-winning supermini for £182 per month2 Choice of three models – evolution, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li><strong>Renault 5 E-Tech electric – newly-crowned as The Car of the Year, What Car? Car of the Year and Top Gear Car of the Year – is now on sale </strong></li>
<li><strong>Prices start from £22,995 OTR, while offers allow customers to drive away the multi-award-winning supermini for £182 per month<sup>2</sup></strong></li>
<li><strong>Choice of three models – evolution, techno and iconic five – and two powertrains: 40kWh battery and 120hp, or 52kWh battery and 150hp, with a range of up to 252 miles</strong></li>
<li><strong>R Pass holders were able to take advantage of having a two-week period from the 15<sup>th</sup> January that allowed exclusive access to priority ordering</strong></li>
<li><strong>R Pass is now closed to purchase, however existing holders still have until March 31<sup>st</sup> to place their order and benefit from the unique offer of up to three years’ free servicing when purchasing their car through Mobilize Financial Services</strong></li>
<li><strong>First deliveries due in the UK in Spring 2025</strong></li>
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<p>The Renault 5 E-Tech electric – one of the year’s most hotly anticipated new cars – is now on general sale across the UK, with the recently-crowned three-time Car of the Year winner costing from £22,995 OTR.</p>
<p>Customers for The Car of the Year, What Car? Car of the Year and Top Gear Car of the Year winner can purchase their new Renault 5 via a host of accessible launch finance offers available until the end of March.</p>
<p>These include 48-month, 5.5% APR representative PCP deals that start at £249 per month<sup>1</sup> with a £555 deposit contribution.</p>
<p>Alternatively, there is a 0% APR representative PCP offer across the range, meaning that for £182 per month<sup>2</sup> over a 24-month period with a minimum 30% deposit, customers can drive away in a Renault 5 E-Tech electric evolution 120hp urban range, enjoying features including 18-inch black diamond-cut alloy wheels and wireless smartphone replication compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.</p>
<p>There is the option of 5.5% APR representative, 48-month PCP offers with matching deposit and monthly payments. These see the Renault 5 E-Tech electric evolution 120hp urban range available with monthly payments<sup>3</sup> of £324 and a deposit of £324 (including a finance deposit contribution of £555), or £409 per month<sup>4</sup> with a deposit of £409 (including a finance deposit contribution of £955) for the iconic 150hp comfort range with ‘ 5’ bonnet charging indicator, LED headlights, rear view camera and heated front seats and steering wheel.</p>
<p>With five versions to choose from across three trim levels – evolution, techno, and iconic five – and either a 40kWh urban range battery with 120hp or a 52kWh comfort range battery with 150hp and a range of up to 252 miles, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric has already won 16 awards, including being voted European Car of the Year 2025.</p>
<p>The Renault 5 E-Tech electric is filled with the latest technology. With Google services built-in and EV-optimised navigation, it can recharge to 80% in only 30 minutes. The My Renault app allows drivers to monitor charging, pre-set the cabin to their desired temperature or search for charging stations remotely. All models come with a heat-pump as standard, as well as vehicle-to-load (V2L) bi-directional charging functionality.</p>
<p>Despite its city-friendly proportions, the five-door Renault 5 E-Tech electric offers comfortable seating for five as well as a practical 326-litre boot, complete with dedicated storage for charging cables.</p>
<p>A range of vibrant body colours is available, two of which – Pop Yellow! and Pop Green! – are reminiscent of iconic shades that were present in the 1970s catalogue, with an intense sparkle-effect<sup> 5</sup>. All models in the range wear 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels as standard.</p>
<p>The opening of orders follows Renault 5 R Pass customers enjoying an exclusive two-week window to place their orders ahead of today. R Pass customers who took advantage of the opportunity will be among the first behind the wheel and, if they purchased their car through Mobilize Financial Services, enjoy a unique-to-them offer of up to three years’ free servicing.</p>
<p>R Pass customers who are still undecided on their perfect specification or colour have until 31<sup>st</sup> March to order their Renault 5 E-Tech electric and still benefit from the servicing offer*.</p>
<p>For further details on the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, including the configurator and available offers, please visit the <a href="https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renault website</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Renault 5 E-Tech electric – the newly-crowned Car of the Year &#8211; now available to order for R Pass customers R Pass holders who order before March 31st and purchase on finance through Mobilize Financial Services are eligible for up to three years free servicing £150 R Pass availability is extended until January 28th   Wider public [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li><strong>Renault 5 E-Tech electric – the newly-crowned Car of the Year &#8211; now available to order for R Pass customers</strong></li>
<li><strong>R Pass holders who order before March 31<sup>st</sup> and purchase on finance through Mobilize Financial Services are eligible for up to three years free servicing</strong></li>
<li><strong>£150 R Pass availability is extended until January 28<sup>th</sup>  </strong></li>
<li><strong>Wider public can order the Renault 5 E-Tech electric from January 29<sup>th</sup></strong></li>
<li><strong>Prices start from £22,995 OTR, while enticing PCP offers allow customers to drive away the multi-award-winning supermini for £182 per month<sup>2</sup></strong></li>
<li><strong>Choice of three models – evolution, techno and iconic five – and two powertrains: 40kWh battery and 120hp, or 52kWh battery and 150hp with a range of up to 253 miles</strong></li>
<li><strong>First deliveries due to arrive in the UK in Spring 2025</strong></li>
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<p>The Renault 5 E-Tech electric is now available to order for R-Pass customers, giving them priority access to buy one of the year’s most hotly-anticipated new cars, the chance to be among the first behind the wheel of the newly-crowned Car of the Year and, in a new offer announced today, access to a free servicing offer for up to three years for retail finance customers through Mobilize Financial Services.</p>
<p>Additionally, the chance to buy an R Pass for £150 has been extended until January 28<sup>th</sup>, meaning that all holders who buy a Renault 5 on finance before March 31<sup>st</sup> are eligible to take advantage of all the launch offers. From January 29<sup>th</sup> Renault 5 will go on general sale.</p>
<p>The multi-award-winning pure-electric supermini is available from £22,995. Until the end of March, it can be purchased via a range of enticing finance offers, including 48-month, 5.5% APR representative PCP deals that start at £249 per month<sup>1</sup> with a £555 deposit contribution.</p>
<p>Alternatively, there is a 0% APR representative PCP offer across the range, meaning that for £182 per month<sup>2</sup> over a 24-month period with a minimum 30% deposit, customers can drive away in a Renault 5 E-Tech electric evolution 120hp urban range, enjoying features including 18-inch black diamond-cut alloy wheels and wireless smartphone replication compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.</p>
<p>There is the option of 5.5% APR representative, 48-month PCP offers with matching deposit and monthly payments. These see the Renault 5 E-Tech electric evolution 120hp urban range available with monthly payments<sup>3</sup> of £324 and a deposit of £324 (including a finance deposit contribution of £555), or £409 per month<sup>4</sup> with a deposit of £409 (including a finance deposit contribution of £955) for the fully-loaded iconic 150hp comfort range with ‘ 5’ bonnet charging indicator, LED headlights, rear view camera and heated front seats and steering wheel.</p>
<p>With five versions to choose from across three trim levels – evolution, techno, and iconic five – and either a 40kWh urban range battery with 120hp or a 52kWh comfort range battery with 150hp and a range of up to 253 miles, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric has already won a string of awards, including being voted European Car of the Year 2025.</p>
<p>Fun to drive and fun to be around, with its heart-winning design and innovative touches such as the novel bonnet-mounted charging indicator and Reno, the helpful avatar, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric is filled with the latest technology. With Google services built-in and EV-optimised navigation, it can recharge to 80% in only 30 minutes. The My Renault app allows drivers to monitor charging, pre-set the cabin to their desired temperature or search for charging stations remotely. All models come with a heat-pump as standard, as well as vehicle-to-load (V2L) bi-directional charging functionality.</p>
<p>Despite its city-friendly proportions, the five-door Renault 5 E-Tech electric offers comfortable seating for five as well as a practical 326-litre boot, complete with dedicated storage for charging cables.</p>
<p>A range of vibrant body colours is available, two of which – Pop Yellow! and Pop Green! – are reminiscent of iconic shades that were present in the 1970s catalogue, with an intense sparkle-effect<sup> 5</sup>. All models in the range wear 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels as standard.</p>
<p>For further details on the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, including the configurator, please visit the <a href="https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renault website</a>. Further details on the free servicing offer is available from retailers.</p>
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		<title>Renault 5 Turbo 3E a legend reborn, as a production model</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anatomy of a Comeback, the documentary series available on Prime Video from 13 December, includes an unexpected Easter egg at the very end of the fourth and final episode: the exclusive reveal of the future Renault 5 Turbo 3E production model A modern, electric take on the Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li><strong><em>Anatomy of a Comeback</em>, the documentary series available on Prime Video from 13 December, includes an unexpected Easter egg at the very end of the fourth and final episode: the exclusive reveal of the future Renault 5 Turbo 3E production model</strong></li>
<li><strong>A modern, electric take on the Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 of the 1980s, this spectacular sports car is adrenalin on wheels. Just take the wheel for ultimate driving thrills and powerful acceleration</strong></li>
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<p><strong>Telling the story of the Renaulution from the inside<br /></strong><em>Anatomy of a Comeback<sup>(1)  </sup></em>is a documentary series available on Prime Video from 13 December. It tells the story of how Renault Group turned itself around to overcome a crisis on a scale exceeding anything previously seen in this sector.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-374955" src="https://leaseconnect.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/R_R5T3E_PREREVAL_16x9_UHD_P2-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="576" /></p>
<p>On the verge of collapse in the early 2020s, the company launched Renaulution, a transformational roadmap that was unique in the automotive industry. A last chance plan. With this documentary, the company is throwing its doors wide open, offering a unique insight into its manufacturing secrets and the design of new models such as Renault 5, as well as taking us into the paddocks of the Alpine Formula One Team.</p>
<p>It also shares the exclusive reveal of a new model. A true human adventure involving difficulty and failure as well as success, viewed through the eyes of the people on the frontline.</p>
<p><strong>A world first in a documentary<br /></strong>In a world first, Renault uses the documentary to reveal a new production vehicle. Right at the end of the fourth episode is an Easter egg. Viewers follow Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, Fabrice Cambolive, CEO Renault brand, and Gilles Vidal, VP of Renault Design, on a visit to the Design Department to see the future Renault 5 Turbo 3E, confirmed by Luca de Meo as an upcoming production model.</p>
<p>Forty-six years after the launch of the first Renault 5 Turbo, Renault is set to wow enthusiasts with the revival of this ultimate sporting icon. Making the reveal in a documentary is an unusual idea, but one that is well suited to a model that is truly unique. It will be followed in 2025 by an array of exclusive activations further lifting the curtain on Renault 5 Turbo 3E.</p>
<p><strong>Exuberance, sporting credentials and breathtaking performance<br /></strong>The documentary reveals a little more about the future production model. A modern take on Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2, Renault 5 Turbo 3E was revealed by the show car of the same name at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. Packed with performance and exuberance, it makes many nods to the world of motorsports.</p>
<p>With the looks and livery of a car built for the track, it sports the historic colours of one of the rallying versions of the early 1980s. Renault 5 Turbo 3E is an all-electric hot hatch of retro-futuristic design, with an eminently modern charging socket in one of the rear air intakes, bringing to mind the styling of the original &#8216;Turbo&#8217;. The carbon superstructure is both lightweight and extremely stiff, two qualities that are fundamental for a ‘pocket rocket’ worthy of its name and heritage.</p>
<p>Like its iconic predecessor, Renault 5 Turbo 3E will have a rear-wheel drive layout. The two electric motors housed in the rear wheels will deliver instant power to each wheel, for total output of more than 500 bhp. Behind the wheel, drivers will experience ultimate driving thrills with lightning acceleration. Renault 5 Turbo 3E will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, a performance worthy of a supercar or even a hypercar.</p>
<p>The Group is bringing the best of its skills and expertise to the development of this ultimate Renault brand icon.</p>
<p><em><sup>1</sup>Shot over a period of two years in 4 x 40-minute episodes, the series </em>Anatomy of a Comeback <em>is produced by Sans Borne and Breath Film (Elephant).</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a challenging yet growing EV market for the years to come, Ampere is moving fast to take the lead in Europe. Over the past year, Ampere accelerated its development and manufacturing times: Twingo is on track to be developed in less than 2 years, for a selling price under 20,000 euros; and Renault 5 [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li><strong>In a challenging yet growing EV market for the years to come, Ampere is moving fast to take the lead in Europe.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Over the past year, Ampere accelerated its development and manufacturing times: Twingo is on track to be developed in less than 2 years, for a selling price under 20,000 euros; and Renault 5 well advanced to be manufactured in less than 10 hours in its Ampere ElectriCity hub.</strong></li>
<li><strong>After a positive first cooperation around its compact EV, Nissan asked Ampere to explore the development of its next A-segment electric car, leveraging the breakthroughs processes newly implemented.</strong></li>
<li><strong>This new opportunity demonstrates the acceleration of Ampere as a Tech platform for major brands : Alpine with A290 and A390, Nissan with its Compact EV and future A-segment, Mistubishi with its next EV C-SUV</strong></li>
<li><strong>To speed up in the development of its vehicles and scout the best level in terms of technological innovation and customer experience, Ampere now leverages a dedicated team in China, working very closely with Chinese partners, with the objective to learn and catch-up.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Demonstration of its agility in times of volatility and its capacity to reduce costs significantly, Ampere is ready to get LFP (Lithium, Iron, Phosphate) chemistry in its cars beginning 2026 and will set up a breakthrough technology in batteries, based on cobalt-free chemistry, as soon as 2028.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ampere will have in 2026 the first European SDV, one example proving the validity of its horizontal approach, allowing to reduce costs while keeping the IP of what is core.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ampere is on track with its 40% cost reduction roadmap between the first and second generation of C-segment electric vehicles in 2028, thanks to LFP and new technologies such as cell-to-pack in 2026.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Our next generation of  EV, set to reach the market in 2028, will integrate breakthrough technologies and ambitions to be at the best level of the competition, catching-up two generations in one.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Going beyond electric vehicles, Ampere unveils the technologies toward net-zero mobility featured in its Renault Emblème demo-car presented at Paris Motor Show.</strong></li>
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<p><strong>Boulogne-Billancourt – October 30, 2024 –</strong> One year after its launch, Ampere, the intelligent EV pure player, shares the major advancements made in the past twelve months.</p>
<p>Despite the recent slowing down of EV market, Ampere accelerates to catch up with the leaders and widen the gap with its peers in Europe. Ampere plans to take advantage of the expected growth of EV market, around 25% annually in the next five years, driving automotive market growth.</p>
<p>Deeply rooted in France, to serve the European market and beyond, Ampere set up in the North of France <em>ElectriCity</em>, its EV manufacturing hub, leveraging a whole ecosystem to produce in a competitive way its electric vehicles: Megane E-Tech Electric, Scenic E-Tech Electric, Renault 5 E-Tech Electric and Renault 4 E-Tech Electric. <em>ElectriCity</em>, gathering Douai, Maubeuge and Ruitz plants, and in close collaboration with Cléon for e-powertrain, is reducing its manufacturing time to produce Renault 5 in less than 10 hours.</p>
<p>Announced one year ago, Twingo development is well on track, ready to be on the market in 2026, developed in less than two years, for a selling price under 20,000 euros. To do so, we scouted the best level of technological innovations and customer experience.</p>
<p>After a first successful tech cooperation on the soon-to-come compact EV, Nissan asked Ampere to explore the development of its next A-segment EV, building on its acceleration and leveraging the breakthroughs processes newly implemented. This car would benefit from Ampere cost reduction roadmap and reduced development time.</p>
<p>This new opportunity demonstrates Ampere strong position as a Tech platform for major brands: Alpine with A390 developed on AmpR Medium, alongside A290 developed on AmpR Small and manufactured in Douai; Nissan with its compact EV developped and manufactured by Ampere in 2025 and potential A-segment EV, and Mitsubishi with its EV C-SUV developed on AmpR Medium platform and manufactured in Douai in 2025.</p>
<p>To speed up in the development of its EVs, Ampere relies on a dedicated entity called <em>Advanced China Development Center</em>, created to gather a team working very closely with Chinese partners. The ambition of having such an integrated team there is to learn from the ecosystem on development processes, and get the most of it both for Ampere and Renault Group teams.</p>
<p>Ampere has also achieved to get the LFP (Lithium, Iron, Phosphate) technology into its cars in 18 months, alongside NMC (Nickel, Manganese, Cobalt), demonstrating its agility in times of volatility and its capacity to drive major transformations in record times to reduce costs significantly.  With cell-to-pack technologies and working on cell-to-chassis, Ampere offers to its customers the best autonomy at the best price, depending on their usage.</p>
<p>By 2028, Ampere will be ready to deliver the next technology leap in chemistry with cobalt-free batteries, gathering the energy density of the NCM, the cost and safety of LFP, and less than 15-min charge. It foreshadows our objective to double around 2030 the energy density of NCM thanks to a cobalt-free cathode and a Li-Metal anode applied to a structural Solid State Battery.</p>
<p>Ampere will have in 2026 the first European SDV with FlexEVan, one example of the validity of its horizontal approach, allowing to reduce costs while keeping the IP of what is core. This approach is key in the Software, with Google and Qualcomm; but also in the batteries with four partners based in Europe; and in power Electronics, to accelerate in this field representing a significant part of the cost of an electric powertrain.</p>
<p>The combination of these advancements made over the past year allows Ampere to be well on track with its 40% cost reduction roadmap<strong> </strong>between the first and second generation of C-segment EVs in 2028,  in particular thanks to LFP and new technologies such as cell-to-pack.</p>
<p>Our next generation of C-segment EVs will offer in 2028 the best efficiency thanks to a breakthrough in energy integration,  thermal management,  and embedding other new technologies such as our third generation of rare-earth free motor. With these cars, Ampere plans to be at the best level of the competition and catch-up two generations in one.</p>
<p>Going beyond electric vehicles to net zero mobility, Ampere unveils the work done to address a major engineering and innovation challenge giving birth to <a href="https://www.press.renault.co.uk/releases/3190" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renault Emblème</a>. Convinced that decarbonization can only be achieved by playing as a team, Ampere gathered the most cutting-edge technologies across key areas, to turn its ambition to an up-and-running car.</p>
<p>“<em>We’ve designed Ampere to deliver unique technology and customer experience, to catch up with the best in a record time. The major advancements made by Ampere in just one year prove that it is definitely the most substantiated response of Europe’s auto industry to new competitors coming from the East and the West.  We are making the difference and our objective is to take the lead in Europe and beyond.” said Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group and Ampere.</em></p>
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