Should I wait for the red Renault 4 I really want?
I'm on the verge of buying a Renault 4 E-Tech electric Evolution 52kWh in black. I'm told there's only three in the country, all black and if I want one with the €5k scrappage I have to move immediately.
I'd rather the nice red one but it wouldn't be here on time to qualify for the scrappage scheme. Are the dealers being honest with me? I have dealt with them before and they were OK. JJ Burke is the company. I'm getting the car for €24,800. Seems good to me.
Thanks for any help
Val Glynn (Co Mayo)Jun 2026 Filed under: scrappage
Expert answer
Hi Val,
While we don't have access to Renault's stock details, I have no doubt this is probably correct, especially the comment about the timing and the scrappage scheme. Unfortunately, the scheme is very limited in the number of new EVs it will apply to so it will undoubtedly be oversubscribed and the allocation spoken for very quickly indeed.
I too love the red colour Renault offers, but is it worth missing out on a €5,000 discount? Probably not!
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor