Renault Megane E-Tech
New from £32,785 / £316 p/m
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You can charge this vehicle in 36 minutes at its fastest charging speed of 150 kW
* We have used data from the manufacturer to estimate these charging times, they are only a guide. Charging times for some speeds may not have been provided.
Is the Renault Megane E-Tech Hatchback a good car?
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Words by: Erin Baker
"Renault’s Mégane hatchback is reborn as a pure electric family car, with two battery options and a choice of three trim levels. Decent range and slick onboard tech make it easy to live with and it’s a convincing alternative to the likes of the VW ID.3 (and its various relatives) while drawing on Renault’s extensive electric expertise."
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Running costs for a Renault Megane E-Tech
At the time of writing prices are still to be confirmed, but we expect the sticker price and monthly finance offers to be in line with the competition, which ranges from the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, Cupra Born and Citroën e-C4. As with all electric cars running costs have the potential to be very attractive, at least as long as you can charge at home on an off-peak tariff overnight. On that basis 200 miles of charge could cost little more than £10, though if you have to use a public charging point it could be as much as five times that. On the plus side there are currently no congestion or low-emission-zone charges, ultra-low Benefit In Kind taxation for company car users, very cheap VED/road tax and much reduced servicing charges. At the time of writing the Government plug-in grant still exists for the base version of this car.
Reliability of a Renault Megane E-Tech
Having sold its all-electric Zoe for over a decade now Renault’s pedigree in with battery technology is impressive. It is also in an alliance with Nissan, which has the Leaf - another electric car that’s been around for over a decade. While the Mégane Electric sits on a new platform we’re not expecting many faults or disgruntled customers - Renault as a brand sits above Volkswagen in the 2021 <i>What Car?</i> Reliability Survey, coming 16th out of 30 brands. There are also far fewer moving parts to go wrong with an electric car. For extra peace of mind you get a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage for the first two years, which is above the industry average.
Safety for a Renault Megane E-Tech
The Mégane E-tech Electric rides a little higher than your average hatchback because the battery, although the thinnest on the market, sits underneath the car, forcing everything up a notch. This gives it better visibility and a good view of the road, enhanced by large windows. There are also seven airbags on all versions. The best-selling trim level, the mid-level Techno, includes a fantastic amount of tech, including blind-spot warning and rear-traffic alert with automatic braking as standard. Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter and lane centring (it’ll do the braking, accelerating and steering for you) is also standard on Techno. So too is a rear-view camera and parking sensors front and rear, and there’s also the option of a Smart Rear View Mirror, giving you a camera-generated view of what’s behind you if your rear window is blocked. There isn’t really much more you could ask for.
How comfortable is the Renault Megane E-Tech
Renaults are very comfortable cars now, with light steering and cosseting suspension. The Mégane Electric is even more so, thanks to the smooth, silent running and lots of sound deadening, which makes for an eerily quiet cabin. The slim battery pack sits beneath the car so there is plenty of space inside, and the boot is noticeably deep. You even get a further space below the floor to store the charging cable. There is a selection of recycled materials inside, and the dashboard on our Techno spec test car was covered in a lovely grey fabric instead of the usual hard black plastic. The result is an impressive degree of lounge-like comfort.
Features of the Renault Megane E-Tech
Renault now uses Google in its cars and the Mégane E-tech Electric gets a large central screen from Techno up while the base model gets a smaller interface. On the fancier one you can swipe from Google Maps navigation to Google apps, and there’s an area on the screen dedicated to managing your electric usage with information like how many miles you’ve got left, to setting the timer for charging overnight. We find Renault’s graphics and user experience on the screen one of the best in the market on the basis it’s bright, fun to engage with, clear and easy to use. Renault has also introduced ambient lighting that mirrors the circadian rhythm, starting with brighter, cooler lights in the morning, switching to warmer colours in the afternoon.
Power for a Renault Megane E-Tech
You can choose from two batteries, the more expensive 60kWh version delivering up to 292 miles of range while the 40kWh option still does a commendable 186 miles. Ask yourself if you really need that extra range because the bigger battery takes a lot longer to charge and will need as much as eight hours hooked up to a regular 7.5kW home point against the five and a bit for the smaller battery. Both cars have a selection of drive modes going from Eco to Sport and, within each, you can dictate how much regenerative braking you use via flappy paddles on the steering wheel. We enjoyed having the Mégane Electric in Sport mode for some spirited driving but with maximum regenerative braking to recoup as much energy as possible back into the battery. Eco driving really is sluggish, but you do eke out more miles. Either way, the ability to choose how and when you use and recover your power is an increasingly popular feature in electric cars.
Lease deals
These deals are based on terms of 8,000 miles, for a 36 month lease with a 6 months initial payment.
£404.70
Monthly payment
£2,428.20
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Automatic
- 285 miles
£448.57
Monthly payment
£2,691.39
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Automatic
- 280 miles
£470.49
Monthly payment
£2,822.96
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Automatic
- 279 miles
Standard equipment
Expect the following equipment on your Renault Megane E-Tech Hatchback. This may vary between trim levels.
- 12.3in Driver Information Display
- 3x - Rear Headrests
- Black Carpet
- Engine Start Button
- Fabric Upper Dashboard
- Frameless Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror with Brightness Adapt and Rain Sensor
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- High Central Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage
- Luggage Compartment Light
- Manual Front Seats with Height Adjustment and Drivers Electric Lumbar Function
- Manual Height and Reach Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Multifunctional Steering Wheel
- Paddle Shift Levers For Regenerative Braking with One Pedal Driving
- Second Row - 3 Seat Bench
- Steering Wheel - Synthetic Leather
- Two Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Sensor and Air Recycling
- 12in OpenR Link Touchscreen with Built in Google Automotive Services
- Bluetooth
- E-Call - Automatic Emergency Assist
- Navigation System - Google Maps Built In
- Shark Fin Antenna
- USB-C Ports - 2x Front 2x Rear
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Wireless Smartphone Replication with AppleCarplay and Android Auto
- 18in Alloy Wheels - Oston
- Auto-Tilting and Folding Wing Mirrors with Puddle Lamps
- Bi-Directional Charge - Power to Object - V2L
- Bi-Directional Charge Adapter - V2L
- Electric Front Windows - One Touch and Anti Pinch Function
- Electric Rear Windows - One Touch and Anti Pinch Function
- Heated Rear Window
- Locking Wheel Nuts
- Reversing Lights - 3rd Brake Light
- Tinted Rear Windows
- Tyre Inflation Kit
- Wing Mirrors - Black
- 3 x 3 Point Rear Seat Belts
- ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
- Active Emergency Brake Assist
- Active Emergency Braking System - Urban - Pedestrian - Cyclist and Junction Function
- Adjustable Driver and Passenger Safety Seat Belts
- Airbags - Deactivation - Front and Side - Driver and Passenger
- Airbags - Driver and Front Passenger
- Airbags - Side
- Alarm
- Child Locking Function for Rear Doors and Windows
- Electronic Stability Program - ESP
- Emergency Lane Keep Assist Including Solid Line - Oncoming Traffic and Road Edge Detection
- Hands-Free Keycard with Keyless Entry
- Hill Start Assist
- ISOFIX Child Seat Fixing Points on Rear Outermost Seats
- Immobiliser
- Intelligent Speed Assist - Traffic Sign Recognition with Speed Alert
- Multi Collision Braking
- My Safety Switch - Shortcut to Personalise Configuration of Driving Aids
- QRescue - QR Code Fireman Access for Technical Information
- Remote Central Locking
- SD Pyro Switch - Disconnect the Battery from High-Voltage Network to Ensure Safety as Needed
- Safety Shield
- Seatbelt Pretensioners - Front
- Seatbelt Reminder - Driver - Passenger and 3 Rear Passengers
- Superlocking
- Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
- AC11 5m Mode 3 Charging Cable
- AC11 Charging with up to DC130
- Battery Pre-Conditioning for DC Charging
- Heat Pump
- Power Assisted Steering
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
- Blind Spot Recognition and Rear Detection with Emergency Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Alert
- Driver Attention Assist
- Ecomode Function
- Exterior Temperature Display
- Front - Rear and Side Parking Sensors
- Miles Per Hour Configuration
- Multi-Sense - Driving Modes and up to 48 Ambient Lighting Colours
- Rear View Camera
- Safe Stopping Distance Warning
- Service Interval Indicator
- Trip Computer
- Tyre Pressure Warning Light
- Voice Control for Navigation System - Google Assistant Built In
- Automatic Headlights and Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensors
- Automatic High and Low Beam
- Daytime Running Lights - LED
- Front Fog Lights
- Full LED Headlights with Adaptive LED Front and Rear Fog Lights - AFS
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