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The future is electric. The future is Renault.
New Master E-Tech is the brand’s most accomplished electric van to date T
here is no turning back on the road to electrification and Renault is leading the charge towards a zero-emission future. A long-time pioneer of electric vans, Renault has all bases covered for light commercial vehicle operators looking to make the switch from ICE to BEV technology. At the forefront of Renault’s cutting-edge electric line-up is Master E-Tech electric. It is central to the all-new Master large van range that gained instant acclaim when it burst onto the scene in 2024 by winning the International Van of the Year Award, which it swiftly followed up by scooping the What Van? Van of the Year Award for 2025. In fact, it’s won every award it’s been eligible for so far. The new Master is built on a multi-energy platform that accommodates the E-Tech alongside a 2.0-litre diesel Blue DCi version with three power outputs of 130hp, 150hp and 170hp, which can be wedded
to six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic transmissions. The approach leads to economies of scale and means all derivatives of Master share the same architecture, helping to ease the way for businesses transitioning from diesel to electric vans. An aggressive front grille marks Master out as ready for business but despite its bold, muscular appearance, the van is designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, having been exhaustively tested in a wind tunnel. The ICE version of Master is itself more fuel efficient than its predecessor, but it is Master E-Tech that points to the future.
Renault offers Master E-Tech with a 143hp (105kW) electric motor, with up to 300Nm of torque from a 87kWh battery. The large battery allows a range of up to 255 miles between charges under official WLTP testing with the 3.5t van – the 4.0t version has a range of up to 285 miles1.
These distances between charges are some of the best in this segment.
Master E-Tech is a versatile and practical working van. Available in medium and long wheelbase versions, it offers load spaces of 11.0m3 to 14.8m3 and a maximum load length of 3,855mm, which is 100mm longer than its predecessor. Access to the load bed is facilitated by a generous 1,312mm side sliding door (40mm wider than the old van) as well as twin rear doors. Payload goes up to a meaty 1,625kg, and the E-Tech boasts a 2.5t towing capacity2. Despite longer load lengths, the shorter wheelbase and redesigned front axle combine to deliver outstanding manoeuvrability, including a 1.5m tighter turning circle of 12.8m.
The ‘S’-shaped driver-focused dashboard enhances interior spaciousness and improves ergonomics. The cab doubles up as a workstation
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