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RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV Uncommon

As of 2026 Q1, 5,100 RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EVs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5,024 (6610.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander Migl / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
5,100
5,093 licensed7 SORN
▲ 5,024 (+6610.5%) yr/yr
Peak: 5,100 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2025 Q1

Survivors over time

0 1,275 2,550 3,825 5,100 2025 Q12025 Q32026 Q1

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (5,100).

Rarer than 20% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV

The Renault 5 E-Tech is a B-segment battery electric car produced by the French manufacturer Renault since 2024. Inspired by the original Renault 5 in styling, the 5 E-Tech was previewed by a concept car shown in January 2021, with the production model being officially unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in February 2024.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV — questions & answers

How many RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 5,100 RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV were still registered in the UK — 5,093 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV rare?

The RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV is uncommon, with 5,100 still about, making it rarer than 20% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV on UK roads rose by 5,024 (6610.5%).

What fuel do most RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV use?

Most RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV peak?

The RENAULT 5 ICONIC E-TECH EV peaked at 5,100 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q1.

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