Renault has revealed a retro-inspired electric van that brings back the spirit of the Renault 4 F4. The 4 E-Tech Electric Van is already available to order in Europe, but British buyers may be left waiting.
The Renault 4 van is back. Sixty years on from the launch of the original Renault 4 F4, Renault has unveiled a fully electric successor: the Renault 4 E-Tech Van. Designed with businesses, fleets and last-mile delivery drivers in mind, the new model blends practicality with a dose of retro charm.
The newcomer is a loose replacement for the Zoe van, which was launched in 2020 but went out of production last year. At first glance, the Renault 4 E-Tech Van might look like a small crossover, but it’s a fully-fledged N1-approved commercial vehicle. Prices in Europe start at €29,300 (excluding VAT and before subsidies), making it one of the more affordable electric van options available today.
Inside, Renault has replaced the rear seats with a thermoformed tray complete with a load-stop system, lashing hooks and an optional bulkhead to separate passengers from cargo. There’s 940 litres of space based on the VDA standard (1,045 litres in total), with a 36-litre underfloor compartment designed for charging cables. Payload tops out at 375kg, with a maximum loading length of 1.20 metres. Features like an anti-slip mat, a luggage cover, or the option to disable the rear doors and windows add to its work-ready appeal.
Under the skin, the van is offered with a choice of two powertrain and battery options. The entry-level version uses a 120hp motor with a 40kWh battery, providing a WLTP range of up to 191 miles. For those needing longer legs, a 150hp motor is paired with a 52kWh battery, increasing range to 254 miles.
Both versions feature an 11kW AC bi-directional charger and DC fast-charging capability: 80kW for the 40kWh battery and 100kW for the larger pack. That means a 15–80% charge can take around 30 minutes with the right connection.
Like the standard passenger car version, the van is produced at Renault’s ElectriCity facility in Maubeuge, northern France. Conversions to N1 van specification are handled by Qstomize, Renault’s long-standing specialist arm that creates everything from driving school cars to mobility vehicles.
The new van arrives at a time when manufacturers are doubling down on compact electric commercial vehicles. Škoda recently announced its own Enyaq Van conversion, while rivals from Citroën, Peugeot and Toyota are already available in the UK.
Renault says the 4 E-Tech Van is the spiritual successor to the original Renault 4 F4, which offered a payload of 300kg and became a firm favourite with small businesses across Europe.
However, UK buyers may miss out for now, as Renault has yet to confirm whether the model will make it across the Channel. The brand already offers a mid-size electric van in the form of the Kangoo EV, so it would need to make a case for itself as a separate model within the range.
Renault 4 EV van offers 940 litres of space thanks to its rear seat conversion 
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