New Renault 4 E-Tech Van: picking up where the Zoe Van left off?

Following the same conversion process as most car-derived compact vans – remove back seats, level off space, add mesh bulkhead – the Renault 4 E-Tech Van is a new addition to Renault’s commercial vehicle lineup based on (you guessed it) the Renault 4 E-Tech.
Here’s what we know: - The Renault 4 E-Tech Van is a car-derived compact van converted by Qstomize - The main loadspace provides around a cubic metre of load volume and a 375 kg payload - A secondary 55-litre load space is located under the load space floor - The vehicle can be specified in one of two battery and motor combinations - Depending on which battery/motor combo is chosen, maximum range is either 191 or 254 miles - If it comes to the UK (not confirmed at time of writing) it is likely to cost around £25K excluding any taxes The brand previously entered the compact electric van market with the Renault Zoe Van, a vehicle that offered drivers 240+ miles of range and a sub-400 kg payload… which is basically what the Renault 4 E-Tech Van will offer.

The Renault 4 E-Tech is about as textbook a van conversion you’ll ever see on an electric car. The converting house, Qstomize, remove the back seats and level off the resulting space before fitting a mesh metal bulkhead and lashing points to create the vehicle’s load space. It looks like a Renault 4, but anyone trying to get in the back will find themselves lying on a flat surface rather than sitting in a seat.

The converting house, Qstomize, remove the back seats and level off the resulting space before fitting a mesh metal bulkhead and lashing points to create the vehicle’s load space. The resulting space provides around a cubic metre of load volume, a payload of up to 375 kg, and a secondary 55-litre load space under the floor. Finally, you’d normally expect to see the back windows blacked out, but the renders don’t show them or the vehicle won’t have them.

At present, the vehicle is set to be available with a choice of two battery and motor combinations, each offering different ranges. Entry-level vehicles will be fitted with a 120 bhp motor and a 40 kWh battery pack providing up to 191 miles of range, while the higher-specification vehicles will be fitted with a 147 bhp motor and 52 kWh battery pack providing up to 254 miles of range.

The Renault 4 E-Tech Van is not confirmed for sale in the UK just yet, but if it does come to these shores then it’s likely to cost around £25K excluding any taxes.

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