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2022 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
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Motorpoint review of the Megane E-Tech
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What Car? first look at the updated Megane E-Tech
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Electrifying first look at the updated Megane E-Tech
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House of Cars first look at the updated Megane E-Tech
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Updated Renault Megane brings new face and 310 miles of range
Fresh new look and bigger battery take fight to growing number of electric hatch rivals
Renault has updated its electric Megane E-Tech hatchback after four years on sale, with a new look and more range among the headline enhancements.
The mid-life nip and tuck for the firm’s first bespoke EV comes as rivals including the Volkswagen ID 3, Cupra Born, Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot e-308 also receive updates to boost their competitiveness alongside the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV4 and Mini Aceman.
The updates are signalled chiefly by a new front end that brings the Megane in line with the newer Austral and Rafale SUVs, with a more imposing grille and a lower-set Renault badge.
Renault boss Fabrice Cambolive previously told Autocar this refresh would seek to reposition the Megane as a “hot hatch or a hot car”, and the redesign has clearly been influenced by the brand’s previous performance models.
The lower front bumper has been restyled with chequered flag-style daytime-running lights, similar to those featured on the previous-generation Mégane RS, while a more aggressive valance adds visual width. At the rear, the bumper features a chunky integrated diffuser. New ‘power bulge’-style creases in the bonnet and 3D-effect tail-lights complete the exterior makeover.
Battery capacity has been increased to 67kWh from 60kWh, boosting the hatchback’s maximum range to 310 miles from 285 miles. This compares with 309 miles of range for the 58kWh Volkswagen ID 3 Neo.
The height of the battery has increased slightly to achieve the uplift in capacity, resulting in a 20mm increase in overall height: the Megane is now 1520mm tall (roughly 40mm lower than an ID 3 Neo). The new Megane also weighs 100kg more, at 1772kg, 75kg of which is due to the bigger battery, but that’s still more than 100kg lighter than the ID 3.
www.autocar.co.uk
Fresh new look and bigger battery take fight to growing number of electric hatch rivals
Renault has updated its electric Megane E-Tech hatchback after four years on sale, with a new look and more range among the headline enhancements.
The mid-life nip and tuck for the firm’s first bespoke EV comes as rivals including the Volkswagen ID 3, Cupra Born, Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot e-308 also receive updates to boost their competitiveness alongside the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV4 and Mini Aceman.
The updates are signalled chiefly by a new front end that brings the Megane in line with the newer Austral and Rafale SUVs, with a more imposing grille and a lower-set Renault badge.
Renault boss Fabrice Cambolive previously told Autocar this refresh would seek to reposition the Megane as a “hot hatch or a hot car”, and the redesign has clearly been influenced by the brand’s previous performance models.
The lower front bumper has been restyled with chequered flag-style daytime-running lights, similar to those featured on the previous-generation Mégane RS, while a more aggressive valance adds visual width. At the rear, the bumper features a chunky integrated diffuser. New ‘power bulge’-style creases in the bonnet and 3D-effect tail-lights complete the exterior makeover.
Battery capacity has been increased to 67kWh from 60kWh, boosting the hatchback’s maximum range to 310 miles from 285 miles. This compares with 309 miles of range for the 58kWh Volkswagen ID 3 Neo.
The height of the battery has increased slightly to achieve the uplift in capacity, resulting in a 20mm increase in overall height: the Megane is now 1520mm tall (roughly 40mm lower than an ID 3 Neo). The new Megane also weighs 100kg more, at 1772kg, 75kg of which is due to the bigger battery, but that’s still more than 100kg lighter than the ID 3.
I've seen the striking new Renault Megane with 310 miles of range | Autocar
Fresh new look and bigger battery take fight to growing number of electric hatch rivals
www.autocar.co.uk
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Renault’s electric Megane has had a facelift and a growth spurt
A new battery means the Megane is 20mm taller than before, but goes further on a charge too
Renault has fitted its Megane E-Tech with a new 67kWh lithium iron phosphate battery during its mid-life update, meaning it now claims 310 miles of WLTP range. That’s an increase of around 25 miles on the pre-facelift version, but it also means that – despite a fancy cell-to-pack architecture – the whole car is now 20mm taller.
Heavier too, we’d imagine. In fact, the 0-62mph time has also increased by a tenth to 7.6 seconds with the same 217bhp motor driving the front wheels. Don’t race the old one between the lights. You’ll spend less time at a charger though, because DC rapid charging capability increases from 130kW to 165kW. A 15 to 80 per cent top up now takes 24 minutes, and we’re told that the springs, dampers and steering have all been tweaked too.
On the outside the design is apparently now ‘sharper’, so everything up front other than the headlights is new. You’ll spot the new diamond-shaped running lights and the new bumper with more body colour. There’s also a repositioned Renault badge and a larger fake grille between the lights.
No word on UK pricing yet, but we are told the range will now consist of just two trims. Techno will be the entry level with 19in wheels, a heat pump and two 12-ish-inch screens inside running Google built-in. The fancier Esprit Alpine adds 20in alloys, massaging seats and a Harman Kardon audio system.
A new battery means the Megane is 20mm taller than before, but goes further on a charge too
Renault has fitted its Megane E-Tech with a new 67kWh lithium iron phosphate battery during its mid-life update, meaning it now claims 310 miles of WLTP range. That’s an increase of around 25 miles on the pre-facelift version, but it also means that – despite a fancy cell-to-pack architecture – the whole car is now 20mm taller.
Heavier too, we’d imagine. In fact, the 0-62mph time has also increased by a tenth to 7.6 seconds with the same 217bhp motor driving the front wheels. Don’t race the old one between the lights. You’ll spend less time at a charger though, because DC rapid charging capability increases from 130kW to 165kW. A 15 to 80 per cent top up now takes 24 minutes, and we’re told that the springs, dampers and steering have all been tweaked too.
On the outside the design is apparently now ‘sharper’, so everything up front other than the headlights is new. You’ll spot the new diamond-shaped running lights and the new bumper with more body colour. There’s also a repositioned Renault badge and a larger fake grille between the lights.
No word on UK pricing yet, but we are told the range will now consist of just two trims. Techno will be the entry level with 19in wheels, a heat pump and two 12-ish-inch screens inside running Google built-in. The fancier Esprit Alpine adds 20in alloys, massaging seats and a Harman Kardon audio system.
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Renault's facelifted Megane E-Tech is more powerful and packs a bigger LFP battery
Renault just facelifted the model that marked the start of its mainstream EV era in 2022. The new Megane E-Tech brings a few design tweaks, a more powerful motor, and a bigger battery.
Starting with the design, the front is entirely new, save for the headlights. All of it is very much inspired by the Scenic E-Tech with a redesigned grille and a lower-slung logo that sits below the hood.
Also new are the 8-LED diamond-shaped DRLs on both ends of the bumper, which aim to make the Megane E-Tech look wider and "road-hugging".
The rear lights retain their full-width layout but have a new 3D design.
The facelifted Megane E-Tech packs a larger 67kWh battery (up from 60kWh) with a WLTP rating of up to 500km. That's around 50km more than the previous model. Renault went with an on-paper less efficient Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) battery type to replace the Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) unit in the previous-gen Megane. LFP batteries have a lower energy density and tend to offer a shorter range (at the same size). On the opposite end, LFP batteries have a longer lifespan and better thermal stability.
Renault apparently chose "the best ratio between price, range, and chargeability".
Charging is also faster at up to 165kW (up from 130kW). As a result, the 15-80% top-up takes just 24 minutes. Because of the bigger battery, the new car is 20mm taller. It rides on either 19-inch or 20-inch alloys.
The new Megane E-Tech is still only a front-wheel drive car, with a 220hp (with 300nm) motor. Renault has replaced the "Personal" setting with a Smart Mode that automatically selects between Eco, Comfort, and Sport modes based on driving conditions and driver inputs. The system aims to balance performance and efficiency without requiring manual mode changes. Renault has also added a proper MagSafe, replacing the basic wireless charger of old.
www.arenaev.com
Renault just facelifted the model that marked the start of its mainstream EV era in 2022. The new Megane E-Tech brings a few design tweaks, a more powerful motor, and a bigger battery.
Starting with the design, the front is entirely new, save for the headlights. All of it is very much inspired by the Scenic E-Tech with a redesigned grille and a lower-slung logo that sits below the hood.
Also new are the 8-LED diamond-shaped DRLs on both ends of the bumper, which aim to make the Megane E-Tech look wider and "road-hugging".
The rear lights retain their full-width layout but have a new 3D design.
The facelifted Megane E-Tech packs a larger 67kWh battery (up from 60kWh) with a WLTP rating of up to 500km. That's around 50km more than the previous model. Renault went with an on-paper less efficient Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) battery type to replace the Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) unit in the previous-gen Megane. LFP batteries have a lower energy density and tend to offer a shorter range (at the same size). On the opposite end, LFP batteries have a longer lifespan and better thermal stability.
Renault apparently chose "the best ratio between price, range, and chargeability".
Charging is also faster at up to 165kW (up from 130kW). As a result, the 15-80% top-up takes just 24 minutes. Because of the bigger battery, the new car is 20mm taller. It rides on either 19-inch or 20-inch alloys.
The new Megane E-Tech is still only a front-wheel drive car, with a 220hp (with 300nm) motor. Renault has replaced the "Personal" setting with a Smart Mode that automatically selects between Eco, Comfort, and Sport modes based on driving conditions and driver inputs. The system aims to balance performance and efficiency without requiring manual mode changes. Renault has also added a proper MagSafe, replacing the basic wireless charger of old.
Renault's facelifted Megane E-Tech is more powerful and packs a bigger LFP battery
It's got a 67kWh LFP battery with up to 500km of range, and a 220hp/300nm FWD motor.
www.arenaev.com