Renault 4 E-Tech electric to start from only £26,995 OTR

The Renault 4 E-Tech electric, a modern reinvention that retains all the practicality and versatility of the iconic original, will be priced from £26,995 OTR when order books open in July.

Available in three trim levels from launch – evolution, techno, and iconic, with the option of the electric “plein sud^™” canvas roof on the latter two, from a later date – the Renault 4 E-Tech electric continues the original Renault 4’s sense of go-anywhere practicality, with its increased ground clearance and suspension optimised for a smoother, more comfortable ride.

A VIP access R Pass is also available. Priced at £150, the R Pass offers customers the opportunity to order the Renault 4 E-Tech electric ahead of the general public. Three years’ free servicing will also be provided to R Pass customers when they finance their new Renault 4 E-Tech electric via Mobilize Financial Services**.

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, with modern lines and a distinctive signature.

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.

Larger than the Renault 5, the Renault 4 E-Tech electric offers impressive interior space thanks to its 2.62m wheelbase. At 4.14m in length, rear seat occupants benefit from 16.4cm of knee room, while headroom of 85.3cm is particularly generous for a B-segment vehicle.

Exceptional boot space of 420 litres (revealed by a hands-free power tailgate on iconic models) is made easily accessible by the wide, high opening and low load sill. Various ingenious touches such as the four lashing hooks, two bag hooks, rubber bands to hold objects in place, and clever storage compartments – including a 55-litre underfloor area perfect for the charging cable – make everyday life a breeze for busy families. With the rear seat folded down, this versatile space grows to 1,405 litres.

Renault’s award-winning OpenR Link system is standard across the range, with 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 (due to be available on techno and iconic trim levels) will bring the spirit of the outdoors into the cabin. It opens at the touch of a button or by voice control to reveal an 80×92 cm view of the sky that can be enjoyed by all passengers. This option will follow after launch.

The 52 kWh battery powers a 110 kW (150 hp, 245 Nm) electric motor that accelerates the Renault 4 E-Tech electric from 0-62mph 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. Equipped with a 100 kW DC charger, the battery can be replenished from 15 to 80% in just 30 minutes^*, or an 11 kW AC 0-100% charge in 4 hours 51 minutes^*.