Perched atop an exclusive 800V architecture, the two-engine hatchback will have a production cap of 1,980 vehicles.
- The Renault 5 Turbo 3E is set for production in 2027.
- It features two electric motors located within the rear wheels and a body made of carbon fiber.
- It employs a custom-designed electric architecture featuring an 800V battery pack that can handle up to 350 kW.
Well, Renault was carrying it out. Towards the end of last year, when the French carmaker unveiled The 5 Turbo 3E Electric Super Hatchback It was mentioned that the yellow monster would ultimately commence production. Now, this has been officially confirmed.
Set to roll off the production line in 2027, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a modern, electric throwback to the iconic 5 Turbo and 5 Turbo 2 of the 1980s. Just like its gas-powered predecessors, the new electric “mini supercar” resembles the standard version of the iconic hot hatches, but turns the craziness dial to 11 under the skin.
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The single front-mounted motor and 400-volt battery pack are now history. Renault 5 Instead, Renault opted for a custom-built platform equipped with an 800-volt battery pack, which powers two electric motors located within the rear wheels. This setup delivers a combined power of 540 horsepower. According to Renault, this vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (or 0 to 100 km/h) in less than 3.5 seconds.
As a compact two-door hatchback measuring only 157 inches (about 4 meters) in length, each start-up promises to be thrilling. However, it's not solely about quick acceleration; the French carmaker claims this special edition electric vehicle has a range of approximately 250 miles (400 kilometers) per full charge. Additionally, with a remarkable top charging rate of 350 kilowatts, it can boost its battery level from 15 to 80 percent in merely 15 minutes.
The vehicle tips the scales at 3,197 pounds (1,450 kilograms) when factoring in the 70-kilowatt-hour battery. This is comparable to the standard Renault 5 equipped with a 52-kWh battery, featuring four doors along with rear seating. In contrast, the 5 Turbo 3E boasts a lightweight design achieved through the use of carbon fiber; it comes configured with only two seats and two doors.
Inside, you'll find a vertically positioned handbrake lever—a nod to its predecessor's rallying past—alongside features like a roll cage, bucket seats equipped with six-point harnesses, and Alcantara accents spread across the interior.
In terms of appearance, the production version closely mirrors last year's prototype. This has become characteristic for Renault; typically, they display attractive concept cars that tend to be overlooked afterward. It's quite invigorating to witness this one make it into production almost exactly as originally presented.
Renault announced that pre-orders for the eccentric 5 Turbo 3E will start in the upcoming weeks. Pricing details have not been released yet, however, only 1,980 vehicles will be produced—an homage to the original 5 Turbo, which was launched in 1980 as part of a homologation requirement. You can expect production to commence in 2027. This model will hit markets including Europe, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East.
