Renault Megane E-Tech Electric Crossover (2021)
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Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is an affordable subcompact battery-electric crossover in production from 2021. It is powered by electric motors from 130hp to 218hp aided by batteries from 40kWh to 60kWh.
While the car bears the Megane name, it is just a Renault-styled Nissan Ariya. Whereas the Ariya has optional AWD, the Renault is FWD-only. Still, this is just fine as AWD is unnecessary for a vehicle of this class.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is hardly the "offroader" that Renault would like you to think.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 21% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Up to 470km electric range
- Decent styling
Cons
- Can't even reach 200km/h
- No powerful engine options
- BEV crossover nonsense
What external reviewers found***
External score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent infotainment
- Good battery life
- Superb fuel economy
- Gorgeous interior
- Fantastic infotainment system
Cons
- Lack of regenerative braking
- Not the most comfortable to drive
- Not as good as some rivals
- No true boot floor
- Fiddly infotainment
- No automatic gearbox
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Specifications
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Cargo Capacity | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Semi-independent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Battery | Capacity | 40.0 kWh (gross) | 60.0 kWh (gross) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 5-door battery-electric SUV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Size | Height | 1500 mm / 59.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4210 mm / 165.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1780 mm / 70.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 7.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 7.0 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electric Range | 300.0 km / 186.4 mi | 470.0 km / 292.0 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 130 hp / 96.9 kW | 218 hp / 162.6 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 1-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Availability | 2021 |
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 75%There’s none of the stodgy post-bump wallowing that some EVs suffer. It can feel brittle over expansion joints, but our test car rode on those 20in wheels, and even with that factored in, the damping and bump absorption are good. The 60kWh Mégane manages a WLTP range of 292 miles, much the same as the famously efficient Kia e-Niro.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superb fuel economy
- Excellent infotainment
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Not as good as some rivals
- Not the most comfortable to drive
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 72%The electric car promise of space from a class above doesn’t really work out here. You do, at least, get a flat floor. Further back in the boot, there’s a useful 440 litres putting it ahead of the ID.3. Renault says that when the car goes on sale in the UK next September, a false boot floor should be optional.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sprightly acceleration
- Fantastic infotainment system
Cons
- No automatic gearbox
- No true boot floor
carmagazine[3]
Reviewer score 71%A 160kW electric motor spins the front axle, fed in this top spec S Edition by a 60kWh battery between the 20inch wheels. That gives an official range of 292 miles; the 40kWh pack is good for 186 miles. This EV40 model gets a lower power motor producing 96kW (129bhp) Renault says the e-motor and clutch combined only weigh 145kg.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Punchy acceleration
- Gorgeous interior
- Good battery life
Cons
- Fiddly infotainment
- Lack of regenerative braking
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References
- ^ Renault Megane E-Tech Electric review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/renault/megane-e-tech-electric. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- ^ New Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 2022 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/megane/356504/new-renault-megane-e-tech-electric-2022-review. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- ^ Renault Megane E-Tech Electric (2021) review: big ambitions. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/renault/megane-e-tech-electric/. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
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