Renault’s Wild Surf Buggy EV Is the Most Fun Electric Car We’ve Seen All Year

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Renault just built the electric beach buggy of our dreams, and unfortunately, it’s still just a concept.

Interior view of a modern car showcasing a turquoise dashboard, orange seating, and a console with illuminated controls.

Meet the Renault 4 JP4x4: a delightfully weird, surf-ready EV that looks like a vintage beach cruiser collided with a modern crossover and immediately booked a weekend in Biarritz.

Based on the new Renault 4 E-Tech, the JP4x4 chops the practical five-door into a playful open-air two-door complete with half doors, no side glass, and a roof rack seemingly engineered around a single mission: carrying a surfboard in style.

A colorful, modern electric car parked on a beachside road with sand dunes and ocean waves in the background.

And yes, it’s actually AWD.

A turquoise SUV parked on a sandy beach with a young man in a wetsuit carrying a surfboard.
Close-up of a vehicle's rear showcasing the '4x4' badge on a turquoise background.
Close-up of a red textured car seat featuring unique stitching and design elements.

Renault added a second electric motor to the rear axle, lifted the suspension, widened the stance, and wrapped the whole thing in emerald green paint with an outrageously orange interior that feels somewhere between “1970s French Riviera” and “outdoor furniture catalog.”

A modern off-road vehicle driving through a forested area, kicking up dust as it traverses a dirt path. The vehicle features a unique design with a teal color and an open-top style.

There are skateboard storage cubbies, a pickup-style tailgate, and enough retro charm to make a Fiat Jolly blush.

Interior view of a car showcasing a skateboard stored in the back seat area, surrounded by orange upholstery against a backdrop of a beach landscape.
A top view of a car with a surfboard mounted on the roof, showcasing vibrant blue and orange colors.
A sporty car parked on a beach road, with a woman sitting on the door and a man standing beside it holding a surfboard.
A futuristic teal and black SUV with an open door, showcasing a modern interior with brown accents, parked on a beachside road.
Close-up of a modern car wheel featuring a unique, patterned design with a combination of metallic and carbon fiber elements, set against a sandy surface.
Aerial view of a teal car driving on a sandy beach road with a surfboard secured on the roof.

Officially, Renault says there are no production plans. Which probably means the internet will spend the next six months begging for one anyway.

A teal electric concept car with an open door, featuring orange interior upholstery and distinctive patterned wheels, parked on a sandy beach near the ocean.
Interior view of a modern car showcasing an orange and teal color scheme, with a panoramic view of a beach through the large front windshield.

Because honestly? In a world drowning in identical electric SUVs, this thing feels like a reminder that EVs can still be fun, weird, and unapologetically joyful. (MotorTrend)

Close-up of a car's interior showcasing a prominent logo on the side panel, with a soft-focus background of the vehicle's steering wheel and dashboard.
Close-up of a teal vehicle showcasing a fuel door design with a black geometric graphics pattern and 4X4 emblem.
A vibrant, off-road vehicle driving on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background, surrounded by coastal vegetation.

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