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RENAULT 5 E-TECH GAINS RANGE WITHOUT PRICE RISE
Renault’s MY27 Renault 5 E-Tech will retain its £21,495 UK starting price and £3,750 Electric Car Grant eligibility, while the 40kWh version offers up to 197 miles WLTP and 52kWh models increase to 259 miles through aerodynamic and battery-electronics improvements. New features include automatic SmartMode drive-mode selection, a cooled Qi2 magnetic wireless charger, upgraded 4G/5G eCall and optional Google Gemini integration, with orders opening on 22 September 2026.
POLSTAR CUTS CANADIAN PRICES BY UP TO C$15,000
Polestar has introduced…
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