Renault has unveiled the new Megane E-Tech electric, bringing a sharper design, improved electric performance, enhanced onboard technology and a simplified trim line-up.
First launched in 2022, Megane E-Tech electric marked the start of a new generation of Renault electric vehicles. In a fast-moving and highly competitive market, the new Megane E-Tech electric has been upgraded in four key areas: more dynamic exterior design, improved electric efficiency and charging performance, enhanced connected technology and driver assistance, and a simpler, more generously equipped range.
More than two in three Megane E-Tech electric buyers are new to electric vehicles, and the latest version has been developed to make that transition easier, with technology designed to support daily use as well as longer journeys.
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 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more prominent body-coloured front bumper gives the car a sportier appearance, while the former side air intakes have been replaced by a new light signature featuring eight diamond-shaped elements in a chequerboard pattern. Positioned at the outer edges of the bumper, they help make the car appear wider and more planted.
The closed grille, with its gloss black finish and diamond pattern, forms part of the new visual identity, as does the Renault logo, now positioned beneath the bonnet to emphasise the car’s forward-leaning stance. The daytime running lights feature a new diamond pattern, while the rear lights retain their full-width layout, designed as 3D elements without a covering lens.
Megane E-Tech electric is also slightly taller, by 20mm, due to its larger battery. It retains key design features from the original model, including a generous wheelbase, large 19- or 20-inch wheels, distinctive wheel arches, a sloping roofline, high waistline and flush door handles.
The range has been restructured around two trim levels: techno and esprit Alpine. techno features a dynamic exterior look, body-coloured front bumper trim and new 19-inch alloy wheels. esprit Alpine adds specific 20-inch alloy wheels and distinctive design details.
The new Megane E-Tech electric is available in six body colours, including a new Satin Blue shade, with two-tone configurations also available. Inside, techno gains a TEP dashboard finish, while esprit Alpine receives updated interior styling including a new spectral grey door panel trim. LED ambient lighting can be personalised by the driver.
The new Megane E-Tech electric is powered by a wound-rotor synchronous motor that uses no rare earth materials. Manufactured at Renault Group’s Cléon site in France, it develops 220hp and 300Nm of torque.
It is paired with a new 67kWh usable LFP battery, delivering a WLTP range of up to 310 miles*. The battery uses new-generation lithium iron phosphate chemistry and a cell-to-pack architecture with 232 closely packed cells, improving packaging efficiency and usable battery capacity.
Charging performance has also been improved. DC rapid charging power increases to 165kW, allowing the battery to charge from 15% to 80% in around 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.
New 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, while vehicle-to-grid functionality, depending on market availability, can feed electricity back into the grid and help reduce home charging costs.
The new Megane E-Tech electric is based on the dedicated RG medium 1.0 platform, formerly AmpR Medium. The battery remains positioned under the floor, supporting balanced weight distribution and a low centre of gravity. The multi-link rear suspension improves stability and control, while the steering has been optimised for a more direct response. To accommodate the new battery, the springs and dampers have been redesigned and the steering retuned.
Renault also offers a One Pedal function, allowing drivers to accelerate and slow to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal. Four levels of regenerative braking, complemented by One Pedal mode, can be selected using the steering wheel paddles.
GR Snippets
- New Renault Megane E-Tech electric unveiled, with more character, improved electric performance and enhanced technology
- Sharper exterior design with remodelled front end, new diamond-pattern lighting signature and stronger road presence
- New 67kWh LFP battery delivers up to 310-mile WLTP range*, with 15-80% DC rapid charging in around 24 minutes
- 220hp wound-rotor synchronous motor uses no rare earth materials and is manufactured in France
- OpenR link with Google built-in, Google Gemini, three years’ internet connectivity and more than 100 in-car apps
- Simplified line-up with techno and esprit Alpine trims, both more generously equipped as standard (UK trims and specification to be confirmed)
