PARIS: The new Renault Megane E-Tech electric brings a sharper design, improved electric performance and enhanced onboard technology.
The new Megane E-Tech electric is built in Europe at Ampere ElectriCity.
The vehicle and battery are assembled at the Douai plant in northern France, while the electric motor is manufactured at Renault Group’s Cléon site in Normandy.
The new Megane E-Tech electric is powered by a wound-rotor synchronous motor that uses no rare earth materials, and develops 220hp and 300Nm of torque.
It is paired with a new 67kWh usable LFP battery, delivering a WLTP range of up to 499km.
DC rapid charging power increases to 165kW, allowing the battery to charge from 15% to 80% in 24 minutes.
The electric ecosystem includes Google Maps route planning, which takes charging requirements into account to optimise journey times, as well as a heat pump and battery pre-conditioning to help maintain battery performance in different conditions.
The Megane E-Tech electric is equipped with an 11kW AC charger.
Vehicle-to-load capability allows users to power a 220V device of up to 3,700W using an adaptor.
The new Megane E-Tech electric features a more dynamic exterior design, with a remodelled front end and stronger road presence.
Apart from the headlights, all front-end components are new.
The more prominent body-coloured front bumper gives the car a sportier appearance, while the former side air intakes have been replaced by a new light signature featuring eight diamond-shaped elements in a chequerboard pattern.
The closed grille, with its gloss black finish and diamond pattern, forms part of the new visual identity.
The Megane E-Tech electric is also slightly taller, by 20mm, due to its larger battery.
The range has been restructured around two trim levels: techno and esprit Alpine.
The techno trim features a dynamic exterior look, body-coloured front bumper trim and new 19-inch alloy wheels.
The esprit Alpine trim adds specific 20-inch alloy wheels and distinctive design details.
Inside, the techno trim gains a TEP dashboard finish, while esprit Alpine receives updated interior styling including a new spectral grey door panel trim.
The multi-link rear suspension improves stability and control, while the steering has been optimised for a more direct response.
Renault also offers a One Pedal function, allowing drivers to accelerate and slow to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal.
The cockpit is centred around Renault’s openR link system, with an inverted L-shaped twin-screen layout combining a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch multimedia screen as standard across all versions.
Google Gemini is also introduced, allowing drivers to interact with the vehicle using more natural, conversational speech.
New features include driver recognition, using a camera in the windscreen pillar.
Once a profile has been created with a facial scan, the vehicle can automatically activate personalised settings, including driving position, favourite media and the openR link environment.
A new Smart Mode function replaces MySense, automatically switching between Multi-Sense driving modes according to the driver’s behaviour.
A wireless charger compatible with the Qi2 standard, and MagSafe on iPhone, is also available.
More than 30 safety and driver assistance systems are available.
Key upgrades include intelligent adaptive cruise control, improved realistic in-dash view, emergency stop assist, predictive eco driving advice and Safety Score, Safety Coach and Safety Monitor functions, which analyse driving behaviour and provide personalised advice.
