Renault only offers the E-Tech in entry-level Advance trim, but it still gets an impressive list of kit, including a large 10-inch infotainment system. It’s the type of set-up you’ll find in one of Renault’s cars, with crisp graphics and a slick Google-based operating system. The E-Tech comes as standard with a digital driver’s display, while the climate-control dials are big and sturdy, and sit above a large wireless smartphone charging pad.
There’s seating for three people, and the seats are extremely comfortable for long trips. There is plenty of adjustment in the steering column, and visibility is excellent – helped by a pair of large door mirrors. There are 135 litres of cabin storage, including overhead shelves, large bins overhead and a big space under the middle seat. This seat can also be folded down to create a handy desk area, with USB-C ports to keep devices topped up.
There are only two cup-holders, one on either side of the dash, which also serve as handles to aid entry and exit, because there are no traditional grab handles. There is also a manual handbrake, something which will be appreciated by drivers but is unusual in 2025; although Renault says it will be introducing an electronic handbrake later in the year.
| Model | Length | Width | Height | Load space length | Load space width | Load space height | Load space volume |
| L2H2 | 5,680mm | 2,080mm | 2,502mm | 3,225mm | 1,537mm | 1,885mm | 10.8m3 |
| L3H2 | 6,315mm | 2,080mm | 2,502mm | 3,855mm | 1,537mm | 1,885mm | 13.0m3 |
The UK gets just two sizes of Renault Master E-Tech – an L2H2 and a L3H2 – which means load volumes of either 10.8m3 and 13.0m3. While that offering is limited it’s good for the class, with both vans having larger cargo volumes than a like-for-like Ford E-Transit or Mercedes eSprinter. The load area is 100mm longer than before, and the more upright bulkhead makes it easier for boxes to be stacked against it.
The Master comes out on top for payloads, thanks to that smaller 87kWh battery pack compared with rivals. The 3.5-tonne Master E-Tech is capable of carrying up to 1,125kg, while the 4.0-tonne version manages up to 1,625kg. By comparison, a 3.5-tonne Mercedes eSprinter can only carry a 774kg payload.
The sliding-door opening area is the widest in the class, at 1,312mm (40mm wider than before, and there are twin rear doors, which each open 270 degrees.
The Master E-Tech is such a new van that it’s hard to give a view on reliability. However, the previous Master E-Tech had a good reputation for being reliable, so there’s an expectation that this new one will be dependable for owners.
There are 20 safety features fitted as standard, with highlights including autonomous emergency braking, driver attention monitoring, intelligent speed assist, traffic sign recognition and lane-keeping assist.
Rear parking sensors are also thrown in for free, but we would recommend the optional digital rear view mirror because it’s clear, bright and has virtually no delay.
