Sixty jurors, twenty-three countries and a competition that saw the automotive giants lined up. It was the one who triumphed Renault 5 E-Tech Electricflanked by its Alpine A290 sports version, both 100% electric. It is not just any victory, but a declaration of intent: the future of mobility could be simpler, more essential and (finally) within everyone’s reach.
Let’s face it: this victory didn’t surprise many. The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is the typical small car designed for those who use the car in everyday life and not as a symbol of status. Small, practical, completely electric, it is accompanied by a price that aims to make the ecological transition accessible.
At his side, the Alpine A290the “peppery” version that tries to convince even skeptics of the electric motor, focusing on sporting performance. But be careful: don’t expect a racing car for the track. It is a city car, with more determination, but always linked to the idea of sustainable urban mobility.
An edition that looks beyond electric
The announcement came during Brussels Motor Showwhere the jury – made up of 60 specialized journalists from 23 nations – chose the Renault 5 from among seven finalists. Unlike last year, in which all the models competing were electric, the 2025 edition focused on balance, including models with different propulsion systems:
The Renault 5 scored 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroën ë-C3/C3 (215 points). A clear victory that reflects not only the quality of the product, but also a market strategy that aims to normalize electric.
Renault: between a glorious past and an electric future
For Renault, this award is certainly nothing new. The French company has collected successes over the years with models that have made history, from the Clio (1991 and 2006) to the Mégane (2003) up to the victory in 2024 with the Scenic. But with the Renault 5 and the Alpine A290 we are playing on new terrain: that of concrete sustainability, far from high-sounding promises and close to the real needs of motorists.
