Renault Unveils Electric Mini-Supercar - the 5 Turbo 3E

Renault has revealed the 5 Turbo 3E, an electric reboot of the iconic heritage of the Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 of the 1980.  They were devloped by Renaul=brand Alpine, whose engineers have developed specific expertise in electric sports cars with the A110 E-ternity, A290 and A390.

Renault 5 Turbo 3E weighs no more than around 1,450 kilos in total, including the 70 kWh battery.

With a powertrain of 540 hp (2 x 200 kW), it boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 2.7 kg/hp, similar to that of the iconic supercars.

With an expected 0-100 km/h time of under 3.5 seconds and a range of over 400 km on the road (WLTP combined range pending homologation).

Full AC battery charging takes around eight hours with the onboard 11 kW charger.

Built on a custom platform tailored to its ambitions and performance, Renault 5 Turbo 3E is the mini-supercar taking up a position alongside Renault 5 E-Tech electric (the city car) and Alpine A290 (the sporty city car).

Fabrice Cambolive, CEO Renault brand, says: “By creating the new category of electric 'mini-supercars' with the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, the Renault brand once again demonstrates the passion and spirit of boldness and innovation that has always driven it. This exuberant, over-excited model promises the best performance and sensations in just 4 meters of length, which is unprecedented in the market. With this car, Renault continues to make electric vehicles ever more desirable, further extending its ability to provide solutions for every need and every desire.”

Gilles Vidal, Vice President, Design, Renault & Ampere, adds: “Reinterpreting the legendary Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 is a bold challenge. We have preserved their exuberance and racing spirit while integrating modern technologies and optimized aerodynamics for the electric era. Every line, every volume expresses a balance between performance and character. More than a tribute, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a machine of sensations and emotions that everyone can personalize infinitely.”

Renault 5 Turbo 3E will arrive in showrooms in the course of 2027, with a limited production of 1,980 units, all numbered.