Renault has unveiled its latest all-electric offering, the Renault R4 E-Tech at recently held Paris Auto Show. The new electric SUV is a not to the brand’s 1960’s Renault 4L hatchback – one of its greatest bestsellers.
It is said the new compact Electric SUV, which should reach dealerships next year, shares more than two-thirds of its parts with the low-slung R5, including the AmpR small platform to cut costs.
During the press report, Thierry Koskas, Stellanties’s Citroen brand executive told reporter of Automotive News Europe, “We may be getting close to a tipping point” for EV demand. Meanwhile European automakers are facing stiff competition from Chinese automakers rapidly expanding their reach amid tough subsidy cuts.
The entry-level Renault, R4 E-Tech electric SUV is powered by a 90kW/225Nm electric motor and 40kWh battery that enable it for 300km range. Also buyers has choice to upgrade to a 100kW/245Nm front electric motor and 52kWh battery for 400km of estimated WLTP range, 150km/h top speed, and zero to 100km/h acceleration in 8.5 seconds.
Renault CEO Luca de Meo told reporters that at an “open door” event in France this weekend, the company’s EV sales were at 35 percent to 40 percent of the total product mix, without offering up more details.
