Renault 4 E-Tech
Battery electric subcompact crossover SUV produced by Renault
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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.
| Renault 4 E-Tech | |
|---|---|
2026 Renault 4 E-Tech Electric | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | April 2025 – present[1] |
| Assembly | France: Maubeuge (MCA) |
| Designer | Gilles Vidal |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | |
| Platform | AmpR Small |
| Related | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm (103.1 in)[2] |
| Length | 4,140 mm (163.0 in)[2] |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,570 mm (61.8 in)[2] |
| Kerb weight | 1,410–1,521 kg (3,109–3,353 lb) |
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
Interior
Safety
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]
