BYD e2 vs Renault R5 E-Tech
The Renault R5 E-Tech leads on fast-charge peak. The BYD e2 leads on efficiency.
Hatchback
2024 405km · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
29/100#369 of 421 · Everyday
Hatchback
RENAULT 5 E-Tech électrique evolution 120 ch autonomie urbaine · name as listed in French
1 of 4 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 1, 2026 · cdn.group.renault.com
31/100#359 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
e2BYD e2R5 E-TechRenault R5 E-Tech
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+40 kW· 100%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 31%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 67%
- Top speed- best on this row+12 mph· 15%
- Torque- best on this row+33 lb-ft· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD e2 | Renault R5 E-Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: urban-range battery 120 hp | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: RENAULT 5 E-Tech électrique 1 |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD e2 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD e2Renault R5 E-Tech
Range
30- Different test cycles - not compared.27Charging
020Performance
no data35Practicality
8047
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD e2
- CLTC
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Renault R5 E-TechR5 E-Tech
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- BYD e2
- Renault R5 E-Tech
- 80 kW
- Ahead by
- 40 kW
Where next
- BYD e2Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD e2 vs
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- Score
- 30
- Price
- from £29,995
- Renault R4 E-TechRenault R4 E-Tech scores 1 higher
- Score
- 30
- Price
- from 26,370 Currency not stated
- Mercedes-Benz EQTMercedes-Benz EQT scores 1 higher
- Score
- 30
- Price
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- MINI AcemanMINI Aceman scores 1 higher
- Score
- 30
- Price
- from £31,920
Renault R5 E-Tech vs
- JAC Refine E3 (瑞风E3)JAC Refine E3 (瑞风E3) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Foton Lefu (乐福)Foton Lefu (乐福) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Fiat Grande PandaFiat Grande Panda is cheaper by £2,391
- Score
- 32
- Price
- from £20,604
- Nissan MicraNissan Micra scores 1 higher
- Score
- 32
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · 28 sources
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