Renault reveal Renault 5 EV concept
Renault has turned to the past to make this new Renault 5 EV concept and we love it. The main source of inspiration seems to be the second generation of the Renault R5. Yes, the one launched in 1984. This all falls part of Renault’s plan to launch seven full-electric vehicles by 2025.
If they all look this good, then we are very excited.
“It’s about bringing modernity to the automotive industry. We’ll move to an energy brand, strengthening our EV leadership with the Electro Pole project and investing in Hydrogen, aiming at achieving the greenest mix in Europe by 2025.” – Luca de Meo, CEO Groupe Renault
What’s new for the Renault 5 EV concept.
A strong stance, bright lights and striking colours make the Renault 5 EV stand out and in a good way. One of the more curious features is the body-coloured inserts in the headlights. That strong stance the car takes is thanks to the flared fenders that resemble the R5 it was based on.
Unlike many EVs, Renault didn’t replace the fuel cap with a charging port. Instead, the charging port can be found on the hood which is hidden by the air intake. Bright red striping also sets Renault 5 concept apart from other brands who opt for blue to show off the electrification.
We really like the square fog lamps that are surrounded by daytime running lights. Inside is a very cute lighting feature too. There is a transparent screen on the dashboard that displays a message to the outside.
“The design of the Renault 5 Prototype is based on the R5, cult model of our heritage. This prototype simply embodies modernity, a vehicle relevant to its time: urban, electric, attractive.” – Gilles Vidal, Renault Design Director
The light show continues.
Bold RENAULT branding is lit up in both the front and back of the EV. In the front, it sits under a new logo design that also lights up on the concept. That logo is flanked by small lights that line the bonnet.
At the back, the taillights take retro into the future. The horizontal lighting pattern in them flows into a single strip that runs across the rear of the car. It’s only broken by the asymmetrical logo that too, lights up.
While there is a lot to talk about lights, it all comes together in a way that is not overpowering. We imagine that production models based on this concept might not feature as many lights. The one that is most likely to go is the RENAULT in the front and back.
Whatever Renault decide to go with, the concept shows a very promising electric future for Renault.
Source: Renault
