Renault’s charming electric crossover, the Renault 4 E-Tech electric, has been crowned ‘Crossover of the Year’ at the TopGear.com Awards 2026, continuing the model’s impressive run of accolades. Judges singled out its joyful styling, clever use of space, engaging ride, and excellent value as key strengths that set it apart from the competition.
The Renault 4 E-Tech electric combines personality with practicality, delivering a driving experience that is both relaxed and fun. Its generous interior space, clever packaging, and versatile boot make it ideal for everyday family use, while its electric powertrain ensures a smooth, quiet drive that doesn’t compromise excitement.
Jack Rix, Editor of TopGear.com, explained the car’s appeal: “We’re still searching frantically for a chink in the R4’s armour. Styling? It’s a shot of concentrated joy into your eyeballs. Space? For every day, modest family duties, its longer wheelbase, bigger boot and extended rear legroom are just right. Handling? There’s a clarity to its responses and an underlying squishiness to the ride that makes even short journeys fun. Range? Plenty. Price? Probably its strongest suit.”
This latest win builds on Renault’s electric momentum. In 2025, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric claimed TopGear.com’s ‘Car of the Year’, while the Renault 4 E-Tech electric was named ‘Electric Car of the Year’ at the TopGear.com Electric Car Awards.
Adam Wood, Managing Director and Country Head of Renault Group UK, added: “Renault 4 E-Tech electric proves that practicality and personality can go hand in hand. It’s roomy enough for everyday family life, clever enough to make driving and charging effortless, and engaging enough that even short trips are fun. Recognition from TopGear.com reinforces that R4 is an electric car that people will enjoy.”
At the heart of the Renault 4 E-Tech electric lies a 2.62m wheelbase providing generous rear passenger room and a 420-litre boot, expandable to 1,405 litres with the rear seats folded. The OpenR Link system comes standard with a 10.1-inch central touchscreen, while a 100 kW DC charger can take the battery from 15% to 80% in just 30 minutes.
Thanks to the UK Government Electric Car Grant, the Renault 4 E-Tech electric starts at £25,495 OTR, making it one of the most accessible and enjoyable electric crossovers available today.
For more information or to configure your own Renault 4 E-Tech electric, visit Renault UK.
