Renault 4 E-Tech electric
Modern reinvention of the original
The Renault 4 E-Tech electric, a modern reinvention of the iconic original, will be priced from £26,995 OTR when order books open here in the UK in July.
Available in three trim levels from launch – evolution, techno (£28,995), and iconic (£30,995), with the option of the electric “plein sud™” canvas roof on the latter two, from a later date –Renault say the 4 E-Tech electric continues the original Renault 4’s sense of go-anywhere practicality, with increased ground clearance and suspension optimised for a smoother, more comfortable ride.
In the first of many nods to the original Renault 4’s design, the front grille is made from a single 1.45m-long piece and illuminated with a continuous surround (available from techno trim). Likewise, the original’s iconic three-part rear lights are given a new lease of life.
Other retro-inspired touches include the bonnet lines that continue to the bottom of the grille, the rear quarter window, the three lines sculpted into the doors that bring to mind the plastic protectors of the original, and the distinctive forms in the roof, now adorned with roof bars.
The boot space of 420 litres reveals various little touches such as the four lashing hooks, two bag hooks, rubber bands to hold objects in place, and storage compartments including a 55-litre underfloor area perfect for the charging cable. With the rear seat folded down boot space is extended to 1,405 litres.
Standard across the range is wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® connectivity, accessed via a 10.1-inch central touchscreen. Techno and iconic models go further with Google services built-in, including Google Maps with charging-optimised route planning and a variety of apps from the Google Play store. On these models, the central screen is joined by a 10-inch digital driver information display.
Evoking the original, the “plein sud™” electric opening canvas roof opens at the touch of a button or by voice control. Six body colours are available from launch, including an exclusive new shade – Hauts-de-France Green – that pays tribute to the Île-de-France Blue of the 1960s.
The 52 kWh battery powers a 110 kW (150 hp, 245 Nm) electric motor that accelerates the Renault 4 E-Tech electric from 0 to 100kph/62mph in 8.2 seconds, with a driving range of up to 247 miles. The new One Pedal function (available from techno) optimises regenerative braking, decelerating smoothly when the driver releases the accelerator pedal and coming to a stop without the driver having to apply the brake.
Already the recipient of the ‘Electric Car of the Year’ award in the TopGear.com Electric Car Awards 2025, the Renault 4 E-Tech electric further expands Renault’s already burgeoning EV line-up.
Words by Mark Slack
