Engineering:Renault 4 E-Tech

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Short description: Battery electric subcompact crossover SUV produced by Renault

Renault 4 E-Tech
2026 Renault 4 E-Tech Electric
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
ProductionApril 2025 – present[1]
AssemblyFrance: Maubeuge (MCA)
DesignerGilles Vidal
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style
PlatformAmpR Small
Related
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,620 mm (103.1 in)[2]
Length4,140 mm (163.0 in)[2]
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)[2]
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)[2]
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,410–1,521 kg (3,109–3,353 lb)

The Renault 4 E-Tech is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV produced by French manufacturer Renault since 2025. It is based on the same AmpR Small platform as the Renault 5 E-Tech, and takes its name from the Renault 4 hatchback that was produced from 1961 to 1994.

Overview

History

In 2021, the Renault 4ever was announced as one of several new EVs Renault would introduce by 2025.[3] "4Ever" is the name of the EV project that resulted in the 4Ever Trophy prototype concept car first shown at the Paris Motor Show in October 2022.[2][4] The 4 E-Tech is a compact crossover cousin of the forthcoming all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech.[5] Both the 4 E-Tech and 5 E-Tech are based on the same AmpR Small platform; because the AmpR Small platform shares half of its components with the existing CMF-B platform, production costs are expected to be two-thirds of the current B-segment EV offered by Renault, the Zoe.[6] The 4 E-Tech is expected to sell at a premium compared to the 5 E-Tech;[7] the relationship between the 5 E-Tech and the 4 E-Tech is expected to be analogous to the relationship between the CMF-B based Clio and Captur.[2][4]

A commercial panel van variant is also planned which share the front end and front compartment of the 4 E-Tech with an enlarged cargo area, similar to the relationship between the R4 Fourgonnette and the original Renault 4.[8]

The 4 E-Tech is built alongside the 5 E-Tech at Renault ElectriCity, a planned union of three existing Renault factories in northern France, Douai, Maubeuge, and Ruitz;[9] ElectriCity is scheduled to produce 400,000 EVs per year by 2025.[10] Both the SUV and van variant of the 4 E-Tech are planned to be assembled at Maubeuge, while 5 E-Tech is assembled at Douai; because the AmpR Small cousin Nissan Micra EV also planned to be assembled at Douai, production of the 4 E-Tech SUV was shifted to Maubeuge.[11] In addition, Renault plans to build a new battery factory in Douai as a joint venture with Envision AESC.[7]

Earlier use of "4ever" and electromod

In 2011, Renault sponsored the "Renault 4ever" contest that "aim[ed] to revive the R4's spirit" and celebrated the original R4's 50th anniversary. The contest was held conjunction with the web magazine designboom.[12] The competition was won by Mark Cunningham, who received a vintage R4 rally car.[13]

In 2019, a vintage R4 Plein Air convertible was restored and shown at the 10th annual Renault 4L International Festival in 2019. The one-off electromod also was fitted with a battery-electric powertrain borrowed from the Twizy; the single traction motor had an output of 13 kW (17 hp) and 57 N⋅m (42 lbf⋅ft) of torque, and the 6.1 kW-hr battery gave it a range of approximately 100 km (62 mi).[14]

Production model

The production model was revealed on 15 October 2024 at the 2024 Paris Motor Show.[15]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Renault 4 E-Tech EV52 Techno (LHD) (2024)[16]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 32 79%
Child occupant: 41.9 85%
Pedestrian: 46.3 73%
Safety assist: 12.4 68%

Concept car

A few teaser photos were released on 4 October, ahead of the official debut on 17 October 2022.[17][18] The concept 4Ever Trophy was built to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 4L Trophy humanitarian rally, and was equipped with modifications to increase its off-road capabilities, including a raised suspension giving a ground clearance of 200 mm (7.9 in) and a custom carbon-fibre roof rack with LED lighting housing the vehicle's spare tire.[2]

The centre section of AmpR Small is modified from the conventional CMF-B to accommodate a flat, underfloor battery.[6] Based on planned AmpR Small specifications, the 4ever is expected to have a range of up to 400 km (250 mi) using an electric traction motor with a maximum output of 100 kW (130 hp).[19] Powertrain details of the 2022 Trophy concept confirmed the power output and battery capacity (42 kW-hr), but the range was not rated as it was not a drivable prototype.[4]

References

  1. ↑ https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/car-cutaways/29/february-2025
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Pappas, Thanos (October 17, 2022). "Renault 4Ever Trophy Concept Previews Retro-Flavored Electric B-SUV With Rugged Looks". CarScoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/renault-4ever-trophy-concept-previews-retro-flavored-electric-b-suv-with-rugged-looks/. 
  3. ↑ Rimell, Will (4 October 2022). "Reborn Renault 4: electric 4x4 previewed ahead of unveiling". Autocar. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/reborn-renault-4-electric-4x4-previewed-ahead-unveiling. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Gaudy, Géraldine (17 October 2022). "Renault 4Ever Trophy. La future 4L sera un SUV urbain 100 % électrique" (in fr). L'argus. https://www.largus.fr/mondial/renault-4ever-trophy-la-future-4l-sera-un-suv-urbain-100-electrique-11061390.html. 
  5. ↑ Attwood, James; Holder, Jim (2021-09-10). "Renault 4 to be a premium electric crossover". Automotive Daily. https://www.autodaily.com.au/renault-to-revive-4-as-a-compact-electric-suv/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Sigal, Peter (June 30, 2021). "Renault confirms it will build 4ever retro-themed EV". Automotive News Europe. https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/renault-confirms-it-will-build-4ever-retro-themed-ev. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Attwood, James (9 September 2021). "2024 Renault 4ever EV to command premium over 5 sibling". Autocar. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/2024-renault-4ever-ev-command-premium-over-5-sibling. 
  8. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (October 17, 2021). "2025 Renault 4ever: Here's What We Know About The Electric Retro-Inspired Crossover". CarScoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2021/10/2025-renault-4ever-heres-what-we-know-about-the-electric-retro-inspired-crossover/. 
  9. ↑ Attwood, James (June 9, 2021). "New Renault ElectriCity to centre firm's future EV production". Autocar. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/new-renault-electricity-centre-firms-future-ev-production. 
  10. ↑ "Renault raises EV targets, pledges to lower battery costs". Automotive News Europe. June 30, 2021. https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/renault-raises-ev-targets-pledges-lower-battery-costs. 
  11. ↑ Pelletier, Gregory (October 2, 2022). "L'usine Renault de Maubeuge produira les R4 SUV et Fourgonnette" (in fr). L'argus. https://www.largus.fr/mondial/lusine-renault-de-maubeuge-produira-les-r4-suv-et-fourgonnette-11049391.html. 
  12. ↑ Mini, Massimo (March 20, 2011). "Renault 4ever". https://www.designboom.com/design/renault-4-ever/. 
  13. ↑ "Renault 4 ever design competition: award ceremony". October 27, 2011. https://www.designboom.com/design/renault-4-ever-design-competition-award-ceremony/. 
  14. ↑ Mahoney, John (24 July 2019). "Pure-electric version of classic Renault 4 revealed". CarSale Australia. https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/pure-electric-version-of-classic-renault-4-revealed-119640/. 
  15. ↑ Mossalgue, Jennifer (2024-10-15). "Renault unveils its R4 E-Tech electric SUV with a 'sub-€30K' price tag" (in en-US). https://electrek.co/2024/10/15/renault-unveils-its-r4-e-tech-electric-suv-with-a-sub-e30k-price-tag/. 
  16. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/renault/4+e-tech+electric/54891
  17. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (October 4, 2022). "Renault 4-Inspired Electric Crossover Concept Teased Prior To Paris Debut". CarScoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/renault-4-inspired-electric-crossover-concept-teased-prior-to-paris-debut/. 
  18. ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (October 4, 2022). "Renault 4 Concept Teased Ahead of October 17 Debut". https://www.motor1.com/news/614091/renault-4-concept-teaser/. 
  19. ↑ Crooks, Alastair (4 October 2022). "Iconic Renault 4 to return on 17 October". AutoExpress. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/354670/iconic-renault-4-return-17-october. 



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