New Renault 4 van revealed

Renault has introduced a van version of the retro-styled electric Renault 4 E-Tech.

Based on the small EV, the electric van is only available in its home French market at launch, but Renault has said it’s evaluating the UK market opportunity.

Two models are available – an entry-level variant featuring a 40kWh battery and a single electric motor producing 117bhp, with an overall range of 191 miles (WLTP).

The second is a 52kWh battery model with 148bhp and a WLTP range of up to 254 miles. Both include an 11kW AC bi-directional charger, while DC charging is set at 80kW for the entry-level van, rising to 100kW if you opt for the bigger battery.

The rear seats have been removed and a floor installed to give a 1045-litre cargo space, along with a clever 55-litre underfloor storage area, ideal for storing charging cables as well as items such as power tools and computers that you may want to keep out of sight.

The total load length is 1.2-metres, while the payload is 345kg, making it only suitable for light use applications – though there are many small businesses that don’t need any more capacity than this. 

Options include a grid-style bulkhead, luggage cover, anti-slip mat and the ability to disable the opening of the rear windows and doors.

The vehicles are converted by Renault’s partner brand Ampere through its Qstomize customisation programme. The list price in France is €29,300 (£25,375).

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What are the speed limits for small vans?

I am thinking of changing from our ageing Citroen C3 Picasso to either a Citroen Berlingo or Peugot Rifter. I don't want to get caught by van speed limits though and it's hard to find clear info. What are the speed limits for these types of vans?
Although both of these are small vans and the Citroen Berlingo is also sold as a passenger car (to which car speed limits apply) the van versions are registered as commercial vehicles and must adhere to van speed limits – namely 50mph on single carriageway roads, 60mph on dual carriageways and 70mph on motorways when the national speed limit applies.
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