New Renault Megane E-Tech Electric Priced From £28,245 Otr After Qualifying For Maximum Electric Car Grant

• New Renault Megane E-Tech electric priced from £28,245 OTR after £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), with orders opening on 1st October

• Sharper exterior design is complemented by upgraded standard equipment including Google Gemini*, driver recognition and a new ventilated wireless smartphone charger

• Simplified two-version range comprises techno and esprit Alpine, both with a 220hp motor and new 67kWh LFP battery

• Up to 306 miles of WLTP range, 21 miles more than the outgoing model, with DC rapid charging at up to 165kW

• 15–80% rapid charge takes 24 minutes, reducing charging time by 25%

• Techno priced from £28,245 OTR after ECG, with Esprit Alpine from £31,245 OTR after ECG

• A version of every model currently on sale in Renault’s fully electric passenger car range now qualifies for the maximum £3,750 ECG

The new Renault Megane E-Tech electric is available to order in the UK from today, with prices starting from £28,245 ($37,270 approx.) on-the-road after the full £3,750 ($4,948 approx) Electric Car Grant (ECG).

Unveiled earlier this year, the latest Megane E-Tech electric combines a refreshed design with improved range and faster charging, more connected technology and a streamlined two-version line-up.

Both techno and esprit Alpine trim levels use the same 220hp electric motor as well as a new 67kWh LFP battery, making the range simpler while increasing the level of standard equipment.

The new battery delivers up to 306 miles of WLTP range in the techno specification – 21 miles more than the outgoing model. DC rapid charging capability has been boosted to 165kW, allowing a 15–80% charge in only 24 minutes, around 25% quicker than before.

With the new Megane qualifying for the £3,750 Electric Car Grant, it now means that a version from the entire fully electric Renault passenger car range currently on sale qualifies for the maximum ECG, with Renault 5, Renault 4 and Renault Scenic already eligible.

Two versions, more equipment as standard

The new Megane E-Tech electric range comprises techno and esprit Alpine trim levels, both offering a high level of technology, comfort and driver assistance as standard.

Standard equipment on techno includes new 19-inch ‘stream’ black diamond cut alloy wheels, a 360° around view 3D camera, driver recognition, driver attention monitoring with camera and a 12-inch openR link multimedia system with Google built-in. Prices start from £28,245 OTR after the Electric Car Grant.

Priced from £31,245 OTR after the grant, the esprit Alpine trim level gains distinctive esprit Alpine styling with 20-inch ‘speedway’ black diamond cut alloy wheels, front electric seats with driver massage function, Harman Kardon premium audio and active driver assist.

Both versions feature a 12.3-inch digital driver display, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, hands-free parking, heated front seats and steering wheel, a heat pump, battery pre-conditioning and five levels of regenerative braking including One Pedal driving.

More range and faster charging At the heart of the new Megane E-Tech electric is a 67kWh LFP battery using an efficient cell-to-pack architecture. Paired with a 160kW/220hp electric motor producing 300Nm of torque, it gives techno models a WLTP combined range of up to 306 miles, while esprit Alpine offers up to 298 miles.

Charging performance has also been improved. The new Megane E-Tech electric can accept up to 165kW DC, enabling a 15–80% charge in around 24 minutes. An 11kW AC charger is standard, while battery pre-conditioning helps prepare the battery for rapid charging on longer journeys.

Vehicle-to-load capability is also included, allowing compatible external electrical devices to be powered from the vehicle using an accessory adaptor.

Sharper design, inside and out

The new Megane E-Tech electric features a redesigned front end, with every component apart from the headlights changed.

Its new daytime running light signature comprises eight diamond-shaped elements in a chequerboard pattern, complemented by a closed gloss black grille with a diamond motif. At the rear, redesigned lighting uses three-dimensional elements without a covering lens.

techno models now ride on 19-inch wheels as standard, while esprit Alpine is distinguished by 20-inch wheels and bespoke detailing inside and out.

Smarter connected technology

The openR link multimedia system with Google built-in remains central to the Megane E-Tech electric’s connected experience, combining a 12-inch central touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital driver display.

Google Gemini is now included*, enabling more natural conversational interaction with the vehicle, while Smart Mode can automatically select the most appropriate Multi-Sense driving mode according to the way the car is being driven.

A new ventilated Qi2 15W wireless smartphone charger is also standard, together with driver recognition that can identify a saved user and recall personalised vehicle settings.

Orders for the new Renault Megane E-Tech electric open on 15th September.