Renault on land, on sea and in the air

At the Paris Motor Show, Renault also presented an entire EV ecosystem. It has shown up with a fleet of electric vehicles covering everything from the road to the sea and even the sky. The concept vehicles were showcased with the Renault 4 E-Tech launch.

Renault not only presented the R4 E-Tech for the first time at the Paris Motor Show but also four transport concepts tailored to the new electric car. The transport concepts were developed together with several French startups and are actually available for purchase.

The electric vehicle lineup includes a caravan, a small electric airplane, an electric jet ski, and an electric motorcycle. All four can be pre-ordered at the trade fair and will be produced in small series. According to Renault, they will be available next spring, just like the R4 E-Tech.

4 movements

‘4 movements’ is part of Renault’s ambition “to work with the French firms inventing tomorrow’s mobility to create a new sustainable ecosystem. This launch is a key stage in Renault’s plans to transform how we get around through eco-friendly solutions and a smarter approach to mobility that is also more fun,” says the press release.

“For the reveal of Renault 4 E-Tech electric, we are proud to partner with four French start-ups presenting four all-electric mobility means. It’s a stylish way to show the general public how e-mobility has developed to encompass all forms of transport, including the 4L, which is now Renault 4 E-Tech electric,” said Arnaud Belloni, Global Chief Marketing Officer for the Renault Brand.

In the air

The electric aircraft was developed with the Toulouse-based startup Aura Aero, which is committed to accelerating the decarbonization of air transport as part of a sustainable approach. It features two seats, a length/wingspan of 7.26/8.78 meters, and an hour-long flight time. Charging is stated to be possible in under thirty minutes.

A little towing

Carapate Aventure is a start-up founded in 2019 to revive the teardrop trailers developed in the United States. Lightweight, ingenious, and comfortable, these mini-caravans are made locally near Nantes. Featuring retro-design lines, with a bed that doubles as a sofa and an indoor-outdoor kitchen, they weigh just 560 kg and are easy to tow and set up. The R4 E Tech can easily tow this mini-caravan.

On two wheels

A start-up based in Annecy, Ateliers HeritageBike designs exceptional electric bikes and motorbikes. With a focus on stylish engineering and eco-friendly design, Ateliers HeritageBike is about technology, luxury, craftsmanship, and French know-how. Inspired by the 1980s design, the Heritage Spirit Scrambler has a 7 kW motor (280 Nm of torque) and a battery of up to 4.6 kWh for a standard range of 110 km.

On the water

Finally, the electric jet ski is highly reminiscent of a moped but is technically designed as a water e-bike by Searider. This start-up is based in the Alpes-Maritimes area and builds water e-bikes. The ‘Seacruiser’ can travel at up to 55 kph on water with its two 22 kW electric motors. Runtime is 90 minutes. “A versatile bike with a design inspired by Renault 4, it is a great choice for both sports enthusiasts and novices,” says the press release proudly.