Overview
- Renault publicly announced the light update in late August 2026 and has opened orders across European markets for the revised R5 range.
- Aerodynamic tweaks and optimised battery electronics raise official WLTP range for the existing models to 196 miles for the 40kWh Urban and 267 miles for the 52kWh Comfort.
- The entry‑level battery will switch to a 36.5kWh LFP pack derived from the Twingo, which Renault says cuts range by about six miles but lowers pack cost and uses cell‑to‑pack engineering.
- The new low‑end powertrain pairs the LFP pack with a roughly 107–108bhp motor, claims 0–31mph in about 3.5 seconds, and offers 6.6kW AC and up to 80kW DC charging on public fast chargers.
- Software and personalization upgrades include a Smart drive mode replacing Multi‑Sense, Google’s Gemini via an over‑the‑air update, a cooled magnetic wireless charger, new colours and optional gold wheels, with UK specification, pricing and Electric Car Grant eligibility still under review and a public debut set for the Paris Motor Show in October 2026.