Renault 4 E-Tech: 37, 40 or 52 kWh – Which Should You Choose?

Confirmed fact: Hungary's price list effective from 1 October 2026 contains Renault 4 versions with 40 and 52 kWh usable battery capacity. Manufacturer announcement: the 37 kWh Jogging receives a 36.5 kWh usable LFP battery, an 80 kW motor and a 6.6 kW AC charger, and is due in selected markets before the end of 2026. Independent confirmation: Motor.es reported the same key specifications on 8 October. Editorial conclusion: Hungarian buyers should not treat the 37 kWh car as a currently listed local model until Hungarian pricing and an order confirmation exist.

What changed in October 2026?

The updated European range gains a new entry-level Jogging. It has a 37 kWh gross, 36.5 kWh usable LFP battery, an 80 kW or 110 hp motor and up to 305 km WLTP. Renault quotes a 6.6 kW onboard AC charger, an 80 kW DC peak and 25 minutes from 10 to 80% on DC. This is not the same vehicle as the current Hungarian EV40 evolution, even though their range figures are close.

Aerodynamic changes increase the existing 40 and 52 kWh versions to as much as 310 and 415 km respectively, while the 52 kWh Plein Sud reaches 400 km. Every version gains manual battery preconditioning and a high-definition reversing camera. On 20 October 2026 the Hungarian configurator still showed figures around 308 and 409 km, so the exact production version and homologated value should be recorded in writing when ordering.

37 kWh LFP Jogging: potentially cheaper, but not identical

The smaller LFP pack's manufacturer figure of 305 km WLTP is only a few kilometres below the updated 40 kWh version, but the drivetrain and charging hardware differ. Its 80 kW motor is less powerful than the 40 kWh model's 90 kW unit, while AC charging falls to 6.6 kW from the current EV40 and EV52 models' 11 kW. On a three-phase 11 kW home or public charger, the Jogging therefore cannot use the charger's full output.

Renault says 10–80% takes 3 hours 30 minutes on AC and 25 minutes on DC. LFP chemistry alone does not automatically make the car better or worse; the smaller battery, slower AC charger and simpler trim jointly define the entry version. Hungarian pricing and the local order opening had not been officially published when this article was closed.

40 kWh EV40: the current Hungarian entry model

The Hungarian evolution EV40 has 40 kWh usable capacity, 90 kW output and 225 Nm. The current specification lists 11 kW AC and 80 kW DC charging, with a configuration figure around 308 km WLTP. The October 2026 price list shows a HUF 11,599,000 list price and a HUF 600,000 discount, producing a discounted price of HUF 10,999,000.

The discount is not a permanent universal base price. The document limits it to contracts signed between 1 and 31 October 2026, specified in-stock VINs and available stock. Renault Fehérvár's dealer page also confirmed the HUF 10,999,000 offer. Before ordering, ask for a dated quotation for the exact vehicle and check which cables, warranty, maintenance and charger offers are included.

52 kWh EV52: more reserve for longer journeys

EV52 has 52 kWh usable capacity, a 110 kW motor and 245 Nm. Current Hungarian specifications quote 11 kW AC, 100 kW DC and up to 409 km WLTP depending on equipment; the updated European version raises the upper figure to 415 km. October's discounted price starts at HUF 12,899,000 in Techno trim, at least HUF 1.9 million above the discounted EV40.

In an independent March 2026 test, the 52 kWh Renault 4 achieved 319 km in mixed driving and a calculated 220 km on a long motorway run at 23.7 kWh/100 km. Charging from 10 to 80% took 30 minutes in favourable conditions and 36 minutes with a cold battery. This is one specific test, not a universal promise, but it illustrates why 409–415 km WLTP should not be read as winter motorway range.

The three versions at a glance

• 37 kWh LFP Jogging: 36.5 kWh usable, 80 kW motor, 6.6 kW AC, 80 kW DC, up to 305 km WLTP; no Hungarian price yet;
• 40 kWh EV40 evolution: 40 kWh usable, 90 kW motor, 11 kW AC, 80 kW DC and currently about 308 km WLTP;
• 52 kWh EV52: 52 kWh usable, 110 kW motor, 11 kW AC, 100 kW DC, currently up to 409 km and up to 415 km WLTP for the updated version;
• Jogging is not merely a smaller battery: it arrives with a different motor, onboard charger and equipment level;
• all range figures are manufacturer WLTP values; real results depend on temperature, speed, wheels, load and charging strategy.

Which one fits your use?

The 37 kWh Jogging may be rational if its eventual Hungarian price is meaningfully lower, most journeys are short and urban or suburban, and 6.6 kW AC is not a drawback. The 40 kWh EV40 is available now, offers 11 kW AC and has a clearer local offer. The 52 kWh EV52 adds useful energy reserve for regular main-road and motorway use, but its premium only makes sense if you actually use that reserve.

Do not ask only for capacity in writing. The contract should identify motor output, trim, usable battery capacity, AC and DC charging, heat pump, supplied cables, production date and the configuration's specific WLTP value. The current Hungarian price list shows eight years or 160,000 km of battery warranty for both listed batteries, plus five years or 100,000 km of G+ warranty and maintenance, subject to terms.

What should you verify before ordering?

• the exact 37, 40 or 52 kWh version and usable capacity;
• whether motor output is 80, 90 or 110 kW;
• the 6.6 or 11 kW onboard AC charger and the 80 or 100 kW DC peak;
• the exact configuration's WLTP figure and whether it is an updated or earlier production version;
• the final gross price, discount conditions and the VIN assigned to the offer;
• charging cables, heat pump, V2L adapter and the cost of installing home charging;
• written warranty, maintenance, production-week and expected-handover terms.

Renault 4 E-Tech is new and normally covered by a manufacturer warranty. For charging or high-voltage faults, first request diagnostics and a warranty assessment from an authorised Renault workshop; used parts are not a realistic first step for a car of this age.