Renault launches new 4 as an electric van

Built as ‘an alternative to conventional electric vans’, the Renault 4 E-Tech electric Van carries on the legacy of the Renault 4, whose F4 van variant offered a load capacity of 300kg.

The N1-approved variant offers the style and comfort of a passenger car while delivering added cargo capacity, says Renault. It has replaced the rear seats and belts with a thermoformed tray with a load-stop system and lashing hooks. Cargo space is increased to 1,045 litres – including an underfloor area of 55 litres for storing the charging cable – and the eLCV newcomer also gets a payload of up to 375kg and a load length of 1.2m.

As an option, the passenger area can be separated from the loading space by a grid, while vehicles may be equipped with a luggage cover, anti-slip mat or a function to disable the opening of the rear windows and doors.

The entry-level model features a 40kWh battery, powering a 120hp front-mounted motor to offer a WLTP range of up to 191 miles (308km). It’s coupled to an 80kW DC onboard charger. The longer-range version ups this to a 52kWh battery and more powerful 150hp motor, delivering a WLTP range of up to 254 miles (409km).

The new van is already open for orders in France, where it’s priced from €29,300 (c.£25,365) ex-VAT.