Renault's new budget car has been made simpler and even cheaper. Photo

The new Renault 4 E-Tech budget crossover for the 2025 model year has been fully declassified as an affordable new generation car with an electric powertrain. The network has found a way to further reduce the cost and simplify this model.

The details became known to Carscoops. Maltese Design showed their version of the long-awaited car. The inspiration was the Renault R4 JP4 of the 80s. In fact, it is a beach buggy.

The design of the car was simplified by removing the doors and roof. In addition, the number of electronic systems was reduced and the interior was waterproofed. All this can make an electric car cheaper.

The basic Renault R4 will soon be on the market. The company previously hinted at a range of about 400 km. And so it happened - the top-end variant with a capacity of 150 hp is equipped with a 52 kWh battery. The basic version received 120 hp and a 40-kilowatt unit with a range of 300 km.

The new crossover will go on sale in 2025 at a price of 25-30 thousand euros for the base version. The lineup also includes a van as a light commercial vehicle.