The retro-styled Renault 4 E-Tech is a small electric SUV sharing the Renault 5’s platform, but with a larger boot and more rear space. UK orders opened in July 2025, which means every used example is nearly new: a 2025 Techno is advertised at about £23,300, against £28,995 new. Here we explain the trims, realistic range, owner reports and prices to expect. You’ll also find a print-out checklist at the end.
- Best value: a 2025 Techno at about £23,300: around £5,700 below new, while sharing its battery and motor with every other Renault 4.
- Price the new car too: with the £3,750 Electric Car Grant a new evolution+ costs £23,445, close to used prices.
- The used market is small: with fewer than 40 used cars advertised, you may need to travel or wait.
- Think twice if heated seats matter but your budget is tight: only the top trims have them.
Which Renault 4 are you looking at?
Every Renault 4 to date shares the same 52 kWh battery and 110 kW (150 hp) motor. What changes is the equipment:
| Trim | Price new at launch (2025) | Price new now (before grant) |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution / evolution+ | £26,995 | £27,195 |
| Techno / techno+ | £28,995 | £29,695 |
| Iconic / iconic+ | £30,995 | £31,695 |
A plus sign identifies the 2026 trims. The Techno and Iconic also have a Plein Sud version, adding an electric fabric roof for £1,500. Boot capacity is 420 litres, with a low, flat loading sill; top trims include a hands-free powered tailgate. You’ll find full specifications on the Renault 4 page.
Realistic range
These figures estimate a typical car’s range, using the same battery-ageing model used elsewhere on EVcarsguide:
| Car | Summer | Year-round | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 car | 206 miles | 181 miles | 153 miles |
| 2026 car | 212 miles | 186 miles | 157 miles |
Owners report better results in mild weather: one gets more than 240 miles in summer while using the air conditioning, and several achieve over 4 miles per kWh. They report a winter drop of around 20%, with some getting about 130 miles in cold conditions, close to the figure in our winter column.
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
NMC chemistry - good longevity with proper charging habits
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Charging
Renault quotes 15-80% in 30 minutes on a 100 kW rapid charger. At home it takes up to 11 kW with a three-phase supply, while a 7 kW wallbox fills the battery overnight. With the right adapter, it can power appliances through vehicle-to-load. Some owners say the car’s charge timer and app fail to begin a scheduled charge; if you have a smart tariff, use the tariff or charger app to manage the timing.
The battery and its warranty
Renault covers the car for 5 years or 100,000 miles (unlimited mileage in the first two years) and the battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles against its capacity falling below 70%, both from first registration:
- Registered 2025: car covered to 2030; battery to 2033, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
- Registered 2026: car covered to 2031; battery to 2034, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
Recalls
DVSA had no recalls listed for the Renault 4 E-Tech when we checked in October 2026. Check the individual car on GOV.UK’s recall checker before you buy.
Safety
Euro NCAP gave the Renault 4 four stars in 2024.
What owners report
We found twelve UK threads from owners, test drivers and buyers, with these themes:
- Design and practicality: the most frequent praise. The boot is bigger than the Renault 5’s and easy to load, with better rear legroom too.
- Equipment: only the top trims include heated seats, a heated steering wheel and the powered tailgate.
- Charge scheduling: some owners say scheduled charging fails to start once the car has gone to sleep.
- Ride and handling: test drivers report more body lean than in the Renault 5, with less smooth bump absorption.
- Small things: the charging cable is stored beneath the boot floor, some adults find the rear seats tight, and without the fabric roof the cabin can feel dark.
What to pay
Brand-new and ex-demo cars make up more than half the Renault 4 E-Techs advertised. Only used examples appear in the table.
| Cars | Share of adverts | Median asking | Typical range | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Techno, 2025 | 33% | £23,299 | £21,806–£23,640 | 4,624 |
| Techno, 2026 | 28% | £23,890 | £22,499–£26,004 | 1,500 |
| Iconic, 2025 | 13% | £23,995 | £23,270–£24,750 | 4,500 |
| Iconic, 2026 | 26% | £25,870 | £24,440–£28,036 | 1,501 |
These are asking prices, not valuations. The used market is small, and almost every car has covered under 5,000 miles. New cars qualify for the grant, so compare each used asking price with the cost of buying new after the grant and dealer discounts.
Questions to ask the seller
- Which trim is it, and is it a Plein Sud?
- Was it an ex-demo car?
- Is the software up to date, and can the seller demonstrate that scheduled charging works?
- Which options does it have?
The print-out checklist
Bring this along. It covers checks specific to the Renault 4; our general used EV buyer’s guide covers the checks that apply to any used electric car.
Alternatives worth a look
- Renault 5: the same underpinnings in a smaller, sharper hatchback. See our used Renault 5 guide.
- Ford Puma Gen-E: a similar-sized SUV with a smaller battery, cheaper used. See our used Puma Gen-E guide.
- Hyundai INSTER: smaller, with a sliding rear bench. See our used INSTER guide.
- Citroën ë-C3 Aircross: a budget SUV with seven-seat versions. See our used ë-C3 Aircross guide.
Not sure it covers your driving? The EV Matchmaker checks a car against your own week, and the Used EV Finder shows what else your budget buys.
Sources & further reading
- Renault UK – Renault 4 E-Tech electric
- Renault UK – electric vehicle warranty (PDF)
- Euro NCAP
- GOV.UK – Check if a vehicle has been recalled
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