Volkswagen ID. Polo vs Renault 5 E-Tech
At EU average prices the Volkswagen ID. Polo costs €54.92 a month to charge and the Renault 5 E-Tech €60.13, a difference of €5.21 a month (€62.49 a year). The Volkswagen ID. Polo fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 24 minutes, vs 30 for the Renault 5 E-Tech.
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Specs side by side
| Volkswagen ID. Polo | Renault 5 E-Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 155 kW | 52 kWh |
| Usable battery | 52 kWh | 52 kWh |
| WLTP range | 450 km | 410 km |
| Efficiency | 11.6 kWh/100 km | 12.7 kWh/100 km |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 130 kW | 100 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 24 min | about 30 min |
| Full charge at home | €16.57 | €16.57 |
| Per month | €54.92 | €60.13 |
Costs at EU average prices, 1,250 km a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen ID. Polo or the Renault 5 E-Tech cheaper to charge?
At EU average prices the Volkswagen ID. Polo costs €54.92 a month to charge and the Renault 5 E-Tech €60.13, a difference of €5.21 a month (€62.49 a year). Change the country or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the Volkswagen ID. Polo or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
The Volkswagen ID. Polo fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 24 minutes, vs 30 for the Renault 5 E-Tech. On AC the Volkswagen ID. Polo takes up to 11 kW and the Renault 5 E-Tech up to 11 kW.
Which has more range, the Volkswagen ID. Polo or the Renault 5 E-Tech?
The Volkswagen ID. Polo has the longer WLTP range: 450 km vs 410 km. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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