Renault 4 E-Tech vs Vauxhall Frontera Electric

The Renault 4 E-Tech and Vauxhall Frontera Electric are both electric SUVs in the small car class. The Renault 4 E-Tech starts at £23,445 in the UK and the Vauxhall Frontera Electric at £22,495, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The 4 E-Tech goes further, with about 196 miles of real-world range against 149 for the Frontera Electric. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (75 kW against 62 kW on average, 10–80%), uses less energy (3.8 mi/kWh against 3.4 mi/kWh) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 8.2 s against 12.1 s.

The Frontera Electric is £950 cheaper to buy new (£22,495 against £23,445). On top of that, it has the bigger boot (460 litres against 420).

There's little between them on warranty length (3 years).

Choose the Renault 4 E-Tech if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the Vauxhall Frontera Electric if you want the lower price and more boot space.