Charging Costs
Cost to Charge Renault 5 E-Tech in Croatia
Updated March 2026
The Renault 5 E-Tech has a compact 52 kWh battery and impressively low consumption of about 15.5 kWh per 100 km. Based on what our users tell us, it is one of the cheapest EVs to charge thanks to its small battery and excellent efficiency. With 335 km of range, it handles urban and suburban driving comfortably. In Croatia, average home electricity costs around €0.15/kWh and DC fast charging averages €0.45/kWh. These are estimates. Always check your vehicle's manual for exact specifications.
Charging costs vary significantly depending on your electricity tariff, time of day, charging network, subscription, and location. The numbers below are estimates based on average prices in Croatia and may not reflect what you actually pay. Always check your network's app for current pricing.
Home charging
€2.23
per 100 km
Public AC
€4.02
per 100 km
DC fast charging
€6.71
per 100 km
Detailed Breakdown
| Home | Public AC | DC Fast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per kWh | €0.15 | €0.27 | €0.45 |
| Cost per 100 km | €2.23 | €4.02 | €6.71 |
| Full charge (0-100%) | €7.80 | - | €23.40 |
| Monthly (1,250 km) | €28 | - | €84 |
Compared to Petrol
- Renault 5 E-Tech (home charging)
- €2.23 / 100 km
- Comparable petrol car (7 L/100 km)
- €11.90 / 100 km
- Estimated annual savings (15,000 km/year)
- €1450
Based on approximate average fuel and electricity prices. Actual savings depend on your tariff, driving patterns, and fuel costs.
Tips to Reduce Charging Costs
- The Renault 5's 52 kWh battery is inexpensive to fill. Even at public AC charger rates, a full charge costs relatively little. At home, it is remarkably cheap, filling in about 5 hours on an 11 kW charger.
- The 101 kW DC charging speed is adequate for the battery size. A 10-80% charge takes roughly 30 minutes. Choose chargers in the 100 kW range to match its capability without overpaying for speed you cannot use.
- Set your daily charge limit to 80%. The Renault 5 charges efficiently up to that point, and 80% of 335 km still gives you about 270 km, plenty for daily use.
- Use preconditioning via the My Renault app while the car is plugged in. The standard heat pump makes cabin heating efficient, and starting warm saves battery energy on short trips.
- The Renault 5's low consumption means driving style has a proportionally smaller impact than in larger EVs. Still, smooth city driving and using regenerative braking help stretch each affordable charge even further.
The Renault 5 is designed for affordable daily charging. Its small battery costs very little to fill at home, and its efficiency means you do not need to charge as often as the 335 km range might suggest. Public AC charging is a good backup, and even DC fast charging stays reasonable because you are only filling 52 kWh.
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