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NEW RENAULT MASTER E-TECH 100% ELECTRIC

As winner of the coveted 2025 International Van of the Year award, new Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric represents a major step forward for the large van sector, offering advanced aerodynamics, reduced fuel consumption and a driving range of up to 285 miles* (WLTP) for the battery electric variants.

Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric

A shorter bonnet brings a more steeply raked windscreen, more streamlined roofline and air intake ducts, while offering the space you would expect from a van in this class. New Master E-Tech offers greater load lengths than its predecessor with up to 3,855mm and panel van load volumes up to 14.8m3. There’s a wider sliding side load door offering more flexible loading. A Europallet fits neatly through this door. Practicality doesn’t end there. New Master E-Tech van will carry payloads up to 1,625kg* and provide a towing capacity up to 2,500kg. Although it’s longer than before, New Master E-Tech gets a shorter wheelbase, making it more nimble – the turning circle has been reduced by 1.5m.

Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric
The completely redesigned cab draws on Renault’s extensive design pedigree

The bold exterior and completely re-designed cab are reminders of Renault’s lengthy design pedigree. New Master E-Tech stands out from the crowd with its bold aerovan design, conveying dependability, durability and safety. The deep front grille incorporates the new Renault logo flanked by the full-LED headlamps in the signature C-shaped array around the grille. Inside, the S-shaped dashboard brings car design into a van cab. High-grade materials come together with a standard 10-inch screen, seats from Austral E-Tech range and a steering wheel which comes from Renault’s passenger vehicle range. This is adjustable for height and reach, while versions with automatic transmission feature controls on the steering wheel, providing more space around the driver. Safety is enhanced by up to 20 advanced driver assistance systems*. These include Automatic Emergency Braking, Trailer Stability Assist and Lateral Stability Assistance, as well as Intelligent Speed Assist, helping drivers to keep under the speed limit. New Master E-Tech comes with the OpenR Link multimedia system as standard. Included is a 10-inch screen, with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay* connections, replicating a smartphone screen. This is the first Renault LCV to be fitted with the OpenR Link system with Google built-in*. Developed with Google, the system runs on Android Automotive OS 12. Google Maps navigation, the Google Play app catalogue and voice-controlled Google Assistant are all included.

Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric
New Renault Master’s show-stopping design adds strong personality

New Master E-Tech offers 25% more cab storage space than its predecessor with 135 litres in total, including side cupholders, glove box drawers, generous two-tier door storage as well as overhead storage. Unlatch the middle seatback and it folds down to form a desktop, while there’s laptop storage in the seat base and USB C-ports to quickly charge devices. It’s Master E-Tech as mobile office*. New Master has been designed for a range of power options, including diesel and battery electric, with hydrogen power planned for the future. From launch, power options include three diesel engines offering 130hp, 150hp or 170hp. Thanks to new Master’s aerodynamic design, all use significantly less fuel than the previous model. Six speed manual or new nine-speed automatic transmissions are available. New Master E-Tech 100% electric is powered by a 105kW motor delivering 300Nm of torque. Electric power is stored in an 87kWh battery providing a WLTP range of up to 285 miles. As standard, new Master E-Tech 100% electric is equipped for AC charging at 22kW and DC fast charging at 130kW. Master E-Tech Electric completes the electric Renault LCV range, joining the new Trafic E-Tech and Kangoo E-Tech electric models. Prices start from £42,500* for Master E-Tech electric and £33,500 for diesel power.

* based on 87kWh E-Tech 100% electric L2H2 4T version. WLTP test data shown for comparability purposes only. Actual real world driving results may vary depending on factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted after registration, weather conditions, driving styles and vehicle load.
* usable cargo capacity based on 87kWh E-Tech 100% electric L2H2 4T version.
* it is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. Driver assistance features have speed and other limitations and should not be solely relied on. For more information, please refer to the owner’s manual or visit renault.co.uk/safety.
* Apple CarPlay® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC.
* available as standard on Extra and optional on other versions. Google, Google Maps and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
* follow road safety regulations when using mobile office.  It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and always be in control of the vehicle.
* price based on [MM35 Panel Van E-Tech Advance MY24]

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