Renault 4 gains van variant with 254-mile range

The new Renault 4 EV has gained a new cargo van variant, swapping its rear seats for a plastic load tray and lashing hooks.

The removal of the rear seats gives the converted crossover a cargo capacity of 1045 litres, while its maximum payload is rated at 345kg.

A mesh bulkhead is offered as an optional extra and, depending on the market in which the van is sold, it also comes with functions to prevent the rear doors and windows from opening; an anti-slip mat for the load bay; or a privacy cover for the load bay.

Unlike many commercial variants of cars, such as the Skoda Enyaq Cargo, the rear windows aren't tinted for privacy as standard.

The 4 Van has yet to be confirmed for the UK but is currently under evaluation for sales here. 

In its native France, prices start from €29,300 – equivalent to £25,000, excluding VAT.

That nets the entry-level powertrain that isn’t offered in UK-market versions of the four-seat 4. Pairing a 118bhp front-mounted motor with a 40kWh battery, it yields 191 miles of range and can be charged from 15-80% in 30 minutes.

The 4 Van can also be had with a more potent 148bhp motor and 52kWh battery, boosting range to 254 miles. This has a higher peak charging rate of 100kW compared with the smaller pack’s 80kW but still takes 30 minutes to charge from 15-80%. 

The conversion is performed by Renault’s in-house customisation service, Qstomize, at the Maubeuge plant in France where the 4 is produced.