Renault 5 E-Tech electric is the 2026 Irish Car of the Year
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With its blend of retro‑inspired distinctive design,
modern driving dynamics, and practical electric range, the stylish Renault 5
E-Tech electric has been named the 2026 Irish Car of the Year.
Having already been voted the Car of the Year 2025 by the
European Car of the Year jury, made up of 60 motoring journalists from 23
countries, Renault 5 E-tech electric is on a roll!
Renault 5 E-Tech electric, according to the Chairman of
the Motoring Media Association (MMAI) Mark Noble, brought innovation and
character to the market, and was a very worthy winner of the Irish Car of the
Year title.
This win for Renault comes on the back of the Scenic
E-Tech electric taking the 2025 Irish car of the Year title last year.
The Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental
Tyres is voted for by members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland
(MMAI), the grouping that brings together some 29 of Ireland’s most experienced
motoring journalists. The awards are voted on by the members of the MMAI who
individually assess each new car model launched in Ireland each year.
This is the sixth year in a row that an all‑electric
vehicle has been voted Irish Car of the Year, underlining the rapid
transformation of the Irish car market and the growing appeal of zero‑emissions
motoring.
The field of eligible cars for this year’s awards
was broken down into nine categories, with the overall winner selected from the
category champions. Renault 5 E-Tech electric was voted the Irish Compact Car
of the Year and was up against stiff competition to win the overall title.
The Irish Car of the Year awards, the oldest and most
reputable automotive award title in Ireland, remain the benchmark for
excellence in the industry, guiding Irish motorists towards the best new models
each year.
Renault 5 E-Tech electric is available at Tullamore
Motors
from €25,995 with two battery options—40kWh and 52kWh—each offering different power outputs.
The entry-level 40kWh battery, paired with a 120bhp electric motor, delivers a
range of up to 310km WLTP. Customers can choose from three trim levels:
evolution, techno, and iconic and available for 261 with a 0% APR HP finance offer with savings of over €4,000 in interest versus high street
banks. Renault’s competitive PCP offer of 3.9% APR is also available for 261 or
a trade in bonus offer is also available to non-finance customers.
Pop into Tullamore Motors now to test drive the Irish Car
of the Year 2026
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