Renault 5 E-Tech Running Costs (2026)
What it really costs to charge and run a Renault 5 E-Tech — by country, vs petrol.
Updated 24 June 2026 · € / 100 km · figures current to Q2 2026
Charging cost — by country
At average residential electricity prices, 13.3 kWh/100 km (wall, incl. ~10% charging loss). Annual = 15,000 km/year.
| Country | €/kWh | €/100 km | Full charge | €/yr (15,000 km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 0.1300 | €1.73 | €7.51 | €259 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 0.2560 | €3.4 | €14.79 | €511 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 0.2610 | €3.47 | €15.08 | €521 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0.2660 | €3.54 | €15.37 | €531 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 0.3835 | €5.1 | €22.16 | €765 |
Your exact cost in 10 seconds
Pre-filled for the 5 E-Tech (52 kWh, 13.3 kWh/100 km). Pick your country, tariff and mileage for your real monthly & 5-year cost.
EV vs petrol
Renault Clio TCe 90 1.0L: 5.2 L/100 km (WLTP) × €1.82/L. 5 E-Tech runs 46% cheaper per km in Germany, 60% on average across the EU.
Renault 5 E-Tech — key specs
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Renault 5 E-Tech at home?
A full 0→100% home charge of the 52 kWh battery costs about €8 in Bulgaria and €22 in Germany (battery ÷ 0.9 for ~10% AC charging loss). Per 100 km that is €1.73–€5.1.
What is the 5 E-Tech cost per 100 km?
On home electricity the 5 E-Tech costs €1.73 per 100 km in Bulgaria (cheapest) up to €5.1 in Germany (priciest), based on real-world 13.3 kWh/100 km.
Is the 5 E-Tech cheaper to run than petrol?
Yes — on energy it runs about 60% cheaper per km than a comparable Renault Clio TCe 90 1.0L, before lower maintenance and any incentives. Across 15,000 km/year that is a meaningful annual saving in every market shown.
How long does the 5 E-Tech take to fast-charge?
It charges at up to 101 kW on DC, taking about 31 minutes from 10–80%, and up to 11 kW on a home/AC wallbox.
Sources
- EV Database — Renault 5 E-Tech real-world efficiency & WLTP range
- Eurostat, electricity price statistics H1 2025 (residential, incl. all taxes)
- Mappr.co / GlobalPetrolPrices.com, June 2026
- ICE reference (Renault Clio TCe 90 1.0L) — WLTP combined — ultimatespecs.com
Methodology: cost = efficiency × tariff; a full 0→100% home charge draws battery ÷ 0.9 (≈10% AC charging loss). EU in €/100 km; reproducible from the figures above. Excludes maintenance, insurance, depreciation and public fast-charging. Educational — not financial advice.