Summary
The Renault 4 E-Tech is a compact battery-powered family car that became available to order in the UK in Summer 2025.
Described as “another slam dunk Renault EV” by Car’s Alan Taylor-Jones, the 4 E-Tech is actually slightly bigger than the closely-related Renault 5 E-Tech hatchback, which reviewers highlight as its biggest strength.
“If you like the Renault 5 E-Tech, but want more space and practicality, then this is the answer”, concludes Martyn Collins of Business Car. The 4-Tech essentially offers the fun driving experience and practical features of its smaller sibling, but with more interior headroom and legroom for a similar price tag.
Richard Ingram of Auto Express adds that the car has “charm and character by the bucketload”, pointing to its retro-futuristic exterior styling and smart interior. That said, some reviewers point out that the rear seating is still rather tight for adult passengers, and that rival brands offer more generous new car warranties.
As of October 2025, the Renault 4 E-tech holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 79%. It scores top marks for its low running costs, zero tailpipe emissions and excellent media reviews, while its safety rating is also good. However, Renault’s new car warranty coverage is only average.
4 E-tech highlights
- Fun driving experience with agile handling
- Spacious, family friendly interior
- Attractive upfront pricing
- Big boot
4 E-tech lowlights
- Rear seating rather tight for adults
- Slightly firm ride quality
- Renault’s new car warranty
Key specifications
Body style: Small hatchback
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £26,995 on-road
Launched: Summer 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“Given our glowing reviews of the Renault 5, we had high hopes for the bigger, more practical Renault 4. This is still a small, urban-focused EV, but one that can now double as a compact family car capable of occasional long trips. Like its retro sibling, it’s got charm and character by the bucketload; opt for the mid-spec Techno trim and you’ll have one of the best-value new EVs currently on sale.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
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Auto Express
Richard Ingram
“The Renault 4 E-Tech combines classic looks with modern electric power, but charge speeds could be a bit better.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
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Carwow
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“If you like the Renault 5 E-Tech, but want more space and practicality, then this is the answer.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“It’s another slam dunk Renault EV, and arguably an even better car than the 5. The 4 inherits all the good bits, adds significantly more practicality and doesn’t appear to jack the price up too much.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Renault 4 E-Tech is a great all-rounder, and while I’m not quite sure it’s got the same wow factor that the Renault 5 has, it’s still a car that ticks all the sensible boxes while also having a lots of ‘just for fun’ appeal.”
Author: Vicky Parrott
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9.2 / 10
“We like a lot about the Renault 4 E-Tech. It’s managed to take the already-excellent Renault 5 E-Tech and make it more practical without sacrificing too much in the way of driving fun or desirability.”
Author: Ryan Gilmore and Alan Taylor-Jones
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“There’s not a lot of the past in the appearance of this new R4 and in that respect at least, it lacks the gotta-have-it mien of the R5, which is reminiscent of its forebear visually. Therefore the new R4 speaks more to the head than the heart, which is probably about right for what will be for many families their only car.”
Author: Andrew English
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The R4 has a sense of fun in both its looks and its driving, and feels premium. This is a very, very good value car.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: May 2025
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Adult protection: 79%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 73%
Safety assist: 68%
Assessed by crash testers Euro NCAP in Spring 2025, the Renault 4 E-Tech was awarded a four-star safety rating, falling short of a full five-star rating.
While the compact electric car scored well in the passenger protection sections of the testing, it has a lower safety assist score has the hatchback did not avoid all collisions when testing its automatic emergency braking (AEB) system.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of October 2025, the Renault 4 E-tech has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the 4 E-tech is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 245 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4 m/KWh | C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 27 | C |
The Renault 4 E-tech is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s average battery range of 245 miles (244 miles to 247 miles) is very competitive in the compact EV class, and its electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is fairly average for a car of this size.
On the insurance costs front, the 4 E-Tech is pretty average. There are a few smaller rivals that are cheaper to insure, however, like the Citroën ë-C3 and the closely related Renault 5 E-Tech.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of October 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Renault 4 E-tech to generate a reliability rating as it’s a brand-new model.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the 4 E-tech, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Renault 4 E-tech
| Overall rating | C | 56% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Renault’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).
In addition to the overall new car warranty, battery components benefit from an additional eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. This is pretty much standard for all new EVs on sale in the UK, but is an extra reassurance that petrol and diesel cars don’t get.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Renault 4 E-Tech
As of October 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Renault 4 E-Tech. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Renault dealer.
Awards
Significant UK trophies and awards that the Renault 4 E-Tech has received.
2025
- Auto Express Awards – Best Small SUV + Best Affordable Electric Car
- News UK Motoring Awards – Best small SUV/crossover
- Top Gear Awards – Electric Car of the Year + Best Compact EV
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