Renault 4 E-Tech (2025) | Expert Rating

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 November 2025, the Renault 4 E-tech holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 77%. 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.

Key specifications

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Safety rating

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 November 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

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 November 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

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 November 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.

Similar cars

If you’re looking at the Renault 4 E-Tech, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

BYD Dolphin | Citroën ë-C3 | Fiat 500e | GWM Ora 03 | Mini Cooper Electric | Peugeot e-208 | Renault 5 E-Tech | Vauxhall Corsa Electric

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