Are you ready for a car that combines the retro charm of the legendary Renault 4 with a technological revolution for fire departments? The Renault Vision 4Rescue is a concept that promises faster, safer and more connected interventions – but that's just the beginning...
Renault The Vision 4Rescue immediately evokes nostalgic feelings: the compact silhouette is reminiscent of Renault 4, while hiding a completely modern image. Both – the spirit of the past and innovation – come together in a minimalist yet durable design that allows for a quick transition between urban streets and harsh terrain.
Power and performance: Renault Vision 4Rescue
- Electric drive: 110 kW (150 PS/148 hp) electric motor with 245 Nm (180 lb-ft) of torque + auxiliary motor (no specifications)
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.2 s
- Top speed: 150 km/h (93 mph)
- Battery: 52 kWh with up to 408 km (253 mi) range according to WLTP
- Filling: DC 100 kW for 15–80 % in 30 min; AC 11 kW for 0–100 % in approximately 5 h 45 min
An additional electric motor gives the Renault Vision 4Rescue four-wheel drive, while 15 mm (0.6 in) more ground clearance and 3D-printed shock absorbers cushion bumps on uneven surfaces. In the Renault Vision 4Rescue version.
Renault Vision 4Rescue: Mobile command center
The trunk has two levels: the upper one hides a pull-out work surface with two screens and a powerful computer, while the lower one contains deep, purpose-designed compartments for hoses, nozzles and other essential equipment. The roof box houses antennas and two drones – a long-range Thales for long-range surveillance and a short-range Parrot for immediate reconnaissance.
Connectivity at all times
The Software République project brings together partners such as Atos, Dassault Systèmes, Orange, Thales and others to equip fire departments with networks that work even when classic cells fail. Communication between vehicles, drones and command headquarters is uninterrupted.
Sustainability and recycled materials
The Renault Vision 4Rescue seats are upholstered with recycled foam from old firefighter suits with a “PinPon” print. The entire electronics system consumes just 1 kW for its own operation, while the charging stations are connected to renewable energy sources, reducing the carbon footprint of the interventions.
Conclusion: Renault Vision 4Rescue
Renault Vision 4Rescue is not just a concept, but a glimpse into the future of emergency services, where speed, safety and sustainability come together in a single vehicle. This electric “super sprinter” offers enormous potential: silent, pollution-free intervention, high connectivity with all units and the flexibility required by unexpected field conditions. What seems like science fiction today could be the standard in a few years in city centres and rural areas, where speed of access often decides people’s lives.
Although it is Vision 4Rescue Currently at prototype level and the final price is still difficult to predict, we can take the base price of the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric as a starting point of around £27,000 (approximately €31,500). Additional equipment, four-wheel drive, command electronics and special materials will probably raise the price to the level of other electric SUVs - we estimate between €40,000 and €50,000 per unit. With joint orders from fire brigades and government subsidies, such a vehicle would become accessible even to the budgets of rescue units.
In a world where emergencies are increasingly frequent and characterized by rapid changes in weather, the Vision 4Rescue model is a signal that fire departments will soon be equipped with vehicles that have more than just a siren and a tank. They combine advanced telematics, autonomous reconnaissance with drones, sustainable mobility and an ergonomic interior adapted to fast-paced work under stress. The advantage of such systems is a faster and more coordinated intervention, which can save not only property, but above all human lives. In the coming years, the collaboration of manufacturers, local authorities and firefighters in adapting technologies and optimizing procurement processes will be crucial to ensure that the Renault Vision 4Rescue goes from the exhibition stage to all kinds of firefighting vehicles.
