The Renault Megane E Tech Is finally with us in the UK in RHD it’s missing a few features however in this review we will discuss the NCAP, styling, has the Megane e got a frunk? How well does it drive what is the WLTP range on the Megane E finally talking about efficiency and charging speeds?
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00:00 Megane E 5 Star NCAP
00:30 Megane E Styling and Frunk
01:35 Price Spec Details Interior
02:50 How Does The Megane E Drive?
04:40 WLTP Range & other spec details
05:53 Pet hates
06:02 Megane E Efficiency and Charge speeds
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But Nooo Heat Pump in the UK versions tut tut We are waiting for the Radar RD6 Pickup from Geeley a mere snip at $25,000 if we can get it in the UK for about £30k we are getting one.
Jeeeeez who put that plate on?!
So the boot hasnt got got a electric tail gate and theres no gas struts on the bonnet, has the human race completely lost the ability to do anything these days, may so with things like adaptive cruise control and lane assist. It makes me wonder why folks bother to actually drive these days, they might as well just get an uber, as they clearly cant do anything themselves 🤣
Even at £41k they cheaped out on UK spec.
With 2x adults, 2x teens and a large dog, we are getting pretty cramped in a Zoe. The one thing which would have tempted us into a new Renault EV is more boot space. We've looked at the Kia eniro, which is almost perfect but isn't quite enough of a step up in terms of boot space.
The Megane E Tech has 10L less volume than the eniro. Renault really dropped the ball on this one.
I only bought new Renaults for 30 years before switching to Fiat (500e) because the local dealership closed down. I still like the Renault brand and the Megane E Tech looks like a winner.
Clutch????
Why isn’t a heap pump any good in the UK? Are we too hot too cold?
Punchy presentation thank you.
What do you think Vs a Kona?
Interesting to see your efficiency video next week, the bigger boot will be an improvement. Not sure I'll make the switch though. Might save money for solar and heat pumps etc.
Great opportunity to drive a decent car. Shame you can't spell saviour.
Really would like the heat pump! Love the heat pump on the Zoe.
Does it have heated seats?
Nick, thanks for the review. Just some feedback on your cinematography. Camera positioning was poor on several scenes and a distinct need for additional lighting in others.
Ok wow. What a USP / party piece. That’s a strong and savy move Renault have made keeping the 22kW AC charging. It will really influence folks decisions when buying this. I can imagine it being very interesting to fleets who may want to use these, quick turn around times back at base without the expense and maintenance of a dedicated rapid charger. Or having to dip into expensive public chargers throughout the day.
For folks with range anxiety, added benefit of getting to a charge point and adding 60miles per hour or 20miles in 20mins if a rapid charger is out of action, this could be appealing.
It’s a Nissan, right?
Good looking car disappointed with no bonnet struts like the Golf smacks of cost cutting especially as electric cars are so expensive.
Well did you order one then Nick?
Problem is, it's too expensive. I've had two Zoes over the last 4 years, and have a bit less than 2 years left on my PCP. The Zoe I have now is right at the top end of what I can afford, and they no longer offer it as an option, only this Megane, which is significantly more expensive. So once my PCP ends, Renault will lose me as a customer.
Nice looking car. I bit expensive for an average user I think.
Very interesting Nicolas, thank you but, while I'm listening to your comments, let me first say that I think the industry is going in the wrong direction by constantly reducing visual estate by adopting smaller and smaller glass area. This is meant to be a safety feature which seems to be forgotten in favour of trendy appearance.