Renault Renault 4 E-Tech electric vs Renault Scenic E-Tech electric
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| RenaultRenault 4 E-Tech electric | RenaultScenic E-Tech electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2025 | May 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 148 bhp | 215 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 8.2 s | 7.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 93 mph | 105 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | Single front electric motor; bhp converted from Renault's 110 kW figure, marketed as 150 hp | Single front electric motor; bhp converted from Renault's 160 kW figure, which is listed alongside the marketed 220 hp designation |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 241–249 miles | 370–381 miles (better) |
| Battery | 52 kWh | 87 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP ranges and current UK versions from the July 2026 UK price guide; UK specification page incorrectly labels its 388–398 range figure as miles | July 2026 UK price guide lists MY26 techno, techno esprit Alpine and iconic esprit Alpine as stock only; figures describe these UK versions |
| Charging | Up to 11 kW AC; heat pump as standard; 52 kWh usable capacity confirmed by Auto Express's Renault 4 group test, while the UK guide lists capacity without defining usable versus gross | Up to 11 kW AC; heat pump and battery temperature optimisation for DC charging as standard; five regenerative braking levels including One Pedal |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km at the tailpipe | 0 g/km at the tailpipe |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Crossover | Crossover |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 420 litres | 545 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,144 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Weight | From 1,462 kg | From 1,853 kg |
| Boot | 420 litres includes the charging-cable and tyre-repair-kit compartment; 1,405 litres with rear seats folded; up to 2.2 m loading length with front passenger seat folded | 1,449 litres with the rear seats folded, from the current UK specification page |
| Towing | 750 kg braked or unbraked | 1,100 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 2,624 mm wheelbase; 1,808 mm wide with mirrors folded and 2,020 mm extended; 1,552 mm tall without roof bars and 1,572 mm with them; UK specification page lists 4,144 mm length, while brochure diagram lists 4,143 mm | 2,785 mm wheelbase; 1,908 mm wide with mirrors folded and 2,085 mm extended; UK spec page gives 1,853 kg kerb weight excluding driver, while the August 2026 brochure quotes 1,840 kg for techno |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10.1-inch openR touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; evolution+ has a 7-inch driver display, techno+ and iconic+ add a 10-inch driver display and Google built in | 12-inch openR link touchscreen with Google built in; 12.3-inch driver display; wireless Apple CarPlay and over-the-air updates |
| Driver assistance | Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, emergency lane keeping, driver attention camera, rear camera and parking sensors; techno+ adds adaptive cruise control; iconic+ adds blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warnings | Contextual adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning, emergency lane keeping, rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, driver attention camera and front, rear and side parking sensors |
| Warranty | 3 years; first 2 years unlimited mileage, then a 100,000-mile total limit; traction battery 8 years or 100,000 miles | 3 years; first 2 years unlimited mileage, then a 100,000-mile total limit; traction battery 8 years or 100,000 miles |
