It's indisputable that Renault set off too early with full-electric vehicle development, trying to sell the market cars it wasn't ready for and haemorrhaging money in the process. Which is why it's taken so long for a second mainstream EV car model to appear from the brand. But we reckon this Megane E-Tech was worth the wait. It looks and feels more sophisticated and stylish than its VW Group and Korean class rivals; if you want a LEAF, Kia Niro EV or Volkswagen ID.3-class EV hatch, this one really has to be on your shopping list.
At a stroke, for the first time in a long time, the Megane E-Tech makes Renault seem more credible force in the mainstream European market. And we're really quite intrigued by the thought of just how good a future high-performance Renaultsport version might be. For the time being though, what we've got is a car that signals Renault back on track.

12" Multimedia OpenR link screen with navigation

ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats

Rear window and door child locking function

Driver and passenger, front and side airbag deactivation

Central locking system with thatcham approved immobiliser

High centre console with sliding armrest and storage

Fabric made from recycled plastic materials and synthetic leather upholstery

Paddle shift levers for regenerative braking

Multisense: customisable driving modes (personalised, sport, eco, comfort)

Emergency lane keep assist including solid line, oncoming traffic and road edge detection

Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor and sensitivity setting

Electric one-touch power front and rear windows

Two zone automatic climate control with humidity senor and air recycling

Full led headlights with adaptive led front and rear fog lights (afs)

Wireless smartphone replication and integration via iOS carplay and google, wifi and usb

Connected services including over the air updates

Auto-tilting and folding wing mirrors with puddle lamp

Frameless auto dimming rear view mirror with brightness adapt

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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Megane E-Tech

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