Renault 4 Plein Sud meets the electric Cupra Raval
October 03, 2026
The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud combines 150 horsepower, up to 392 kilometres of range and a huge electric canvas roof for €36,300. Starting at around €26,000, the Cupra Raval offers up to approximately 450 kilometres of range, while the 226-horsepower VZ reaches 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. One delivers open-air nostalgia, while the other brings hot-hatch attitude to compact electric motoring.
Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud meets the Cupra Raval
The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric Plein Sud and Cupra Raval offer two distinctive interpretations of compact electric motoring. The Renault combines retro-inspired practicality with open-air charm, while the Cupra brings hot-hatch attitude to the city.
Two compact EVs with different characters
The Renault measures 4.14 metres and adopts the shape of a practical crossover. At 4.05 metres, the Cupra is nine centimetres shorter and takes a lower, sportier approach designed for urban roads.
The Renault delivers 150 horsepower
A 52-kWh battery powers the Renault’s front-mounted electric motor, producing 150 horsepower. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 km/h.
Electric range reaches 392 kilometres
The Renault 4 offers up to 392 kilometres of driving range. Its quiet electric powertrain and huge retractable canvas roof combine everyday practicality with open-air enjoyment.
The Raval Endurance produces 211 horsepower
The Cupra Raval Endurance uses a 52-kWh battery and produces 211 horsepower. Despite having the same battery capacity as the Renault, it offers around 450 kilometres of range.
The Raval VZ raises power to 226 horsepower
The performance-focused Cupra Raval VZ produces 226 horsepower. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 175 km/h.
The Cupra is quicker
The Raval VZ reaches 100 km/h around 1.4 seconds sooner than the Renault. Its 175 km/h top speed also exceeds the Renault’s maximum by 25 km/h.
Sporting details shape the Raval
The Cupra adopts aggressive styling, bucket seats and performance-focused driving modes. These features give the compact electric car a more rebellious character than the relaxed, retro-inspired Renault.
Both reinterpret European motoring traditions
The Renault revives one of France’s great people’s cars for the electric era. Cupra draws on its origins within SEAT’s performance division to give the electric city car a distinctive Barcelona identity.
Open-air nostalgia or electric hot-hatch attitude
The Renault offers retro styling, crossover practicality and an electric canvas roof for €36,300. Starting at around €26,000, the Cupra counters with greater power, longer range and a lower entry price.