Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, iconic return to the electric future

Renault 4 E-Tech Electric embodies the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, combining the legendary style of the R4 with a 100% electric, connected and intelligent soul. More than 60 years after its original debut, the "voiture à vivre" returns to the global automotive scene, this time in a zero-emission version. It is a return that is not limited to nostalgia, but speaks directly to modern needs, winking at an audience that is increasingly attentive to sustainability, technology and everyday practicality. The design of the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric is a clear tribute to the historic R4: square lines, pill-shaped headlights, illuminated one-piece grille, and details that recall the robustness of the original model. But on board you enter a completely new world: the interior environment has been reinterpreted with high-quality materials and superior on-board technology. The technological heart is the OpenR Link system with integrated Google, which includes Google Maps, Google Assistant and over 100 downloadable apps. Making the experience even more immersive is Reno, the virtual avatar associated with ChatGPT, ready to assist the driver in everyday life. Built on the AmpR Small platform, the new electric R4 shares its technical architecture with the Renault 5, but stands out for its more urban and family vocation. With a length of 4.14 meters, it is positioned between Clio and Captur, offering surprising space and flexibility, such as a 420-liter trunk, folding rear bench and even a passenger seat that transforms into a table. Under the hood, two configurations: a 110 kW engine (equivalent to 150 hp) powered by a 52 kWh battery, with a range of up to 409 km WLTP and a 90 kW variant combined with a 40 kWh battery, designed for those looking for a more accessible option. Driving is smooth and intuitive, also thanks to the One Pedal mode, which allows you to slow down to a complete stop simply by lifting your foot from the accelerator. Performance does not disappoint: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, and declared consumption of 15.1 kWh/100 km, supported by efficient energy management. The new R4 is part of the broader Renaulution strategy. The goal? To make electric accessible, sustainable and desirable, with a wide offer that embraces not only electric but also hybrid, considered today a valid transition solution. The price list starts at 29,900 euros, but the future is already in the pipeline with the new electric Twingo under 20,000 euros scheduled for 2026: an ambitious project, developed in just 18 months, to meet the need for a compact and popular electric car. The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric is much more than a tribute to the past. It is the symbol of a "legendary" car that reinvents itself, a bridge between generations capable of uniting those who loved the original with those who are now looking for a green, technological and stylish car. In an increasingly crowded market, also from fierce Chinese competition, Renault responds with the value of history, design and industrial coherence. A strategy that aims to build the future of electric on solid European roots, without forgetting the beauty of the emotions that only a true icon can convey.