| Renault 4 E-Tech | |
| Manufacturer: | Renault |
| Production: | 2025 - present |
| Assembly: | France: Maubeuge (MCA) |
| Designer: | Gilles Vidal |
| Class: | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Platform: | CMF–B EV |
| Related: | Renault 5 E-Tech |
| Sp: | uk |
The Renault 4 E-Tech is a battery electric vehicle manufactured by Renault with production set to commence in 2025. It is a crossover utility vehicle based on the same CMF-B EV platform as the Renault 5 E-Tech and takes its name from the Renault 4 hatchback that was produced from 1961 to 1994.
In 2021, the Renault 4ever was announced as one of several new EVs Renault would introduce by 2025.[1] "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] [3] The 4 E-Tech is a compact crossover cousin of the forthcoming all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech.[4] Both the 4 E-Techand 5 E-Tech are based on the same CMF-B EV platform; because the CMF-B EV 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.[5] The 4 E-Tech is expected to sell at a premium compared to the 5 E-Tech;[6] 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] [3]
A commercial panel van variant is also planned which will 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.[7]
The 4 E-Tech will be built alongside the 5 E-Tech at Renault ElectriCity, a planned union of three existing Renault factories in northern France, Douai, Maubeuge, and Ruitz;[8] ElectriCity is scheduled to produce 400,000 EVs per year by 2025.[9] Both the SUV and van variant of the 4 E-Tech will be assembled at Maubeuge, while 5 E-Tech will be assembled at Douai; because the CMF-B EV cousin Nissan Micra EV also will be assembled at Douai, production of the 4 E-Tech SUV was shifted to Maubeuge.[10] In addition, Renault plans to build a new battery factory in Douai as a joint venture with Envision AESC.[6]
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.[11] The competition was won by Mark Cunningham, who received a vintage R4 rally car.[12]
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 and of torque, and the 6.1 kW-hr battery gave it a range of approximately .[13]
A few teaser photos were released on 4 October, ahead of the official debut on 17 October 2022.[14] [15] 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 and a custom carbon-fibre roof rack with LED lighting housing the vehicle's spare tire.
The centre section of CMF-B EV is modified from the conventional CMF-B to accommodate a flat, underfloor battery. Based on planned CMF-B EV specifications, the 4ever is expected to have a range of up to using an electric traction motor with a maximum output of .[16] 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.
The production model was revealed on 15 October 2024 at the 2024 Paris Motor Show.[17]
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