RENAULT has dished new details on its 533bhp electric supercar, promising blistering speeds of up to 168mph.
The eye-catching 5 Turbo 3E EV will be launching in 2027, but petrol heads will have to fork out a hefty sum to scoop the motor’s keys.
The new EV can go from zero to 62mph in under 3.5 seconds[/caption]
The vehicle comes complete with huge spoilers and big wheel arches across the body.
Its carbon fibre material gives the car a lightweight feel, with the sleek EV hitting the scales at 1,450kg.
Underneath is an all-new platform made from aluminium and featuring advanced 800V technology.
The 5 Turbo 3E can go from zero to 62mph in under 3.5 seconds and clock high speeds of 168mph.
Motorists will be especially impressed by the vehicle’s vertical handbrake which can be tugged to enable the car to drift.
Only 1,980 models will be designed in the next few months.
But petrol heads will need to wait until 2027 before they can nab theirs.
Renault have not confirmed a price point, but it is rumoured it could set back drivers between £120,000 and £140,000.
“In 1980, Renault 5 Turbo was the 1st French production car with a turbocharged petrol engine, delivering 160 hp,” the manufacturer wrote.
“In 2025, Renault 5 Turbo 3E gives the legend a boost with a dual 540 hp¹ electric powertrain and far superior performance.
“Precision engineering, responsive handling, and next-generation innovation: the turbo spirit is back. 1,980 cars produced globally, with extreme customisation options, right down to tailor-made solutions from our designers.”
Are electric cars cheaper to run?
This is a complex question.
If we simply compare the cost of filling up a petrol-powered car compared to an EV, there’s a clear winner.
Maintenance and servicing costs for EVs are lower, too, with much fewer moving parts to go wrong.
Bookmygarage estimates the average EV service to be £103, that’s almost half of a typical service.
VED (commonly known as road tax) on EVs is currently £0, which can save you compared to a petrol or diesel-powered car. (How long this lasts, we can’t be sure so don’t bank on this saving over the long-term.)
