Kia EV5 meets the Renault 4 Plein Sud
September 25, 2026
The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud and Kia EV5 represent two very different interpretations of the modern electric crossover. The Renault looks backward for inspiration, reviving the cheerful personality of one of Europe’s most recognizable people’s cars. Kia directs its attention toward the future with a bold, spacious electric SUV created around modern family life. One invites you to open the roof and enjoy a quiet coastal road.
French nostalgia meets Korean practicality
Meet the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud and Kia EV5. The Renault offers compact dimensions and open-air character, while the larger Kia focuses on passenger comfort, luggage capacity and family-friendly electric travel.
Their dimensions suit different lifestyles
The Renault measures 4.14 metres long, making it easier to manage around busy streets. At 4.61 metres, the Kia provides considerably more interior space for passengers and their belongings.
Renault brings back a lovable shape
The Plein Sud reinterprets the classic Renault 4 with modern lighting, contemporary technology and an electric powertrain. Its distinctive styling preserves the friendly personality of the original people’s car.
The canvas roof welcomes the sunshine
A huge electrically operated canvas roof creates an open-air atmosphere inside the Renault. This playful feature adds character while allowing the vehicle to retain the practicality of a five-door crossover.
The Renault provides relaxed electric performance
Its 52-kWh battery supplies a 150-horsepower front-mounted motor. The Plein Sud reaches 100 kilometres per hour in 8.2 seconds and has a maximum speed of 150 kilometres per hour.
The Kia provides more luggage space
The EV5 offers a 566-litre rear boot as well as additional storage beneath the bonnet. Its larger cabin is better suited to family holidays, shopping trips and journeys involving substantial luggage.
A larger battery extends the Kia’s range
An 81.4-kWh battery powers the EV5’s 218-horsepower front motor. It offers up to 530 kilometres of range, giving it a 138-kilometre advantage over the Renault.
Their acceleration is surprisingly similar
The Kia reaches 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds, just behind the lighter Renault. Its 165-kilometre-per-hour top speed is higher, while an available all-wheel-drive model produces 265 horsepower.
The Renault is more affordable
Prices for the Plein Sud begin at 36,300 euros, compared with 45,990 euros for the Kia EV5. The additional cost brings more space, greater range and stronger everyday versatility.
Choose style or family space
Choose the Renault for retro design, compact dimensions and sunny open-air journeys. Pick the Kia when your electric adventures involve children, multiple suitcases and possibly something the size of a refrigerator.