Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?
The Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh charges at home at up to 11 kW, using all three phases of your supply. A three-phase connection carries power over three live wires instead of one. With 40 kWh usable, this is the compact battery in the range, so it is full again soonest. That suits short city trips and a car that charges overnight. The overview of EV chargers for every Renault sets the versions side by side. That is the quickest way to check which battery your car has.
For the Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV charger range.
Charging specifications of the Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (usable) | 40 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 310 km |
| Charging time on an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 4 to 4.5 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging time on a 7.4 kW EV charger | approx. 6 to 6.5 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging connector (AC) | type 2 |
| DC fast charging | approx. 80 kW (CCS) |
The right charging power for the Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh
The car accepts 11 kW on AC, so an 11 kW charger uses everything the Renault 5 has on board. Stepping up to 22 kW buys you nothing here. The onboard charger caps at 11 kW, so the charging time stays the same. Stepping down does cost you time. A 7.4 kW EV charger runs on a single phase. The car still draws its full 7.4 kW there, but a complete charge takes roughly two hours longer.
A MID meter is worth checking for. That is a certified kWh meter, and it records exactly how much power went into the car at home. It tells you what charging really costs you. That also helps if you settle those costs with an employer or a lease company.
At 11 kW the choice is narrow: one model in our range combines that power with a certified meter. Nearly all of our EV chargers with a MID meter sit at 22 kW, which needs a three-phase supply at home. Your Renault 5 will not charge any faster there, since it tops out at 11 kW. What you do get is more models to choose from. One thing to know: at 7.4 kW that meter is not on the table. Every model in our MID range runs on three phases.
Two other features are worth a look for a compact car like this one. A small battery is easy to fill with your own solar power. A charger from the EV chargers for solar surplus lets the car soak up what the panels produce. And if your fuse box is already busy, pick one of the EV chargers with dynamic load balancing. Load balancing means the charger watches what the rest of the house uses. It lowers the charging power when the oven and the washing machine are running.
The EV chargers for home use collect every model that suits a driveway or a garage. That page covers all power levels, so it is a wider starting point.
The Renault 5 has a type 2 socket, so at home you charge through the cable on the charger itself. A separate type 2 charging cable is handy to keep in the boot for charging elsewhere. We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. Rules for the work behind your meter differ from country to country, so check what applies where you live. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Shipping is worldwide, installation is not.
Charging times of the Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh
On an 11 kW charger the 40 kWh battery goes from nearly empty to full in about 4 to 4.5 hours. That figure includes charging losses, so the plain sum of capacity divided by power comes out lower. Plug in after dinner and the car is ready well before morning. If your home only has a single-phase supply, the car charges at 7.4 kW. The same session then takes about 6 to 6.5 hours. On the road you top up on DC at up to roughly 80 kW, which brings the small battery back up quickly.
Other versions of the Renault 5 E-Tech
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for another version of the Renault 5 E-Tech:
- Renault 5 E-Tech 52 kWh, with a larger battery, more range and DC fast charging up to about 100 kW
Frequently asked questions
Does the Renault 5 E-Tech 40 kWh charge faster than the 52 kWh version?
Both versions charge at the same maximum of 11 kW at home. The 40 kWh simply has less battery to fill, so it is ready sooner. Reckon on about 4 to 4.5 hours, against close to 6 hours for the 52 kWh.
Is a MID meter useful for a small city car like the Renault 5?
Yes. A MID-certified kWh meter logs every session accurately, so you know exactly how much power went into the car at home. That is just as useful for daily short trips as it is for long distances. It turns home charging into a figure you can check.