2025 Renault 4 E-Tech

Electric Crossover · Electric · FWD

78/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric crossover is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	Electric
Horsepower	150 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.8 sec
Top speed	93 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	87 mpg (92 city / 83 hwy)
Range	270 miles
MSRP	$36,500
Body style	Electric Crossover

The verdict

What's good

Crossover ride height and longer wheelbase versus R5 improve long-trip comfort
270-mile range better suits the role of a family runabout than the shorter R5
Flat battery floor creates a genuinely usable cargo area for strollers and luggage
Retro-modern design revival gives it visual warmth no rival compact EV matches

What's not

FWD only limits confidence on snow and steep wet inclines
Renault charging network behind Tesla and Ionity in European coverage density
Rear legroom adequate but not generous for a car this size
Brand resale advantage versus BYD and Hyundai not yet established for EVs

The engine

E-Tech

Single-Motor Electric (FWD)

A light, eager front-driven EV tuned for nimble city and B-road fun rather than straight-line drama, with instant low-speed torque suiting its compact hatchback character.

Built on the AmpR Small platform, a dedicated small-EV architecture derived from the Renault-Nissan Common Module Family, reviving the iconic Renault 5 nameplate as an electric car since 2024.

The reborn Renault 5 E-Tech offers up to roughly 248 miles (400 km) of WLTP range from its 52 kWh battery.
Both battery sizes use NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) chemistry.
It launched with a sub-25,000-euro base price, positioning the EV as an affordable, accessible electric car for Europe.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 78 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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