Renaults retroinspired EV gets a giant folding fabric roof for summer
News Source : New Atlas
News Summary
- The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric "Plein Sud" has an electrically folding roof.
- The fabric opening measures 31.5 by 36.2 inches (800 by 920 mm) It's an obvious nod to the iconic original Renault 4, from which it already borrows several styling cues.
- It's powered by a 147-hp front-mounted motor producing 180 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque.
- The onboard 52-kWh battery delivers a claimed range of 242 miles (389 km)
Just when modern EVs are starting to feel like interchangeable tech pods on wheels, Renault has decided to bring a little romance back into the equation.
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