New Renault 5 makes an impact on EV, small car segments

Renault 5 yellow geneva PS.jpg — The Renault 5 small EV starts at about €26,000 in France, but a sub-€25,000 version is due shortly. It is one of the first inexpensive EVs made in Europe, along with the Citroen e-C3. (PETER SIGAL)

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December 20, 2024 10:02 AM

Some of the first sub-€25,000 EVs made in Europe, the Renault 5 and Citroen C3, are starting to gain sales momentum, according to preliminary November segment sales figures from Dataforce.

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