Renault Megane EV Review 2023

Meet the all-new Renault Megane!

The Megane is back and it’s only available as an EV! The question is, should you consider it over electric competitors like the Kia e-Niro and Cupra Born? Let’s find out…

For starters, it’s a super stylish car. From the rear, it comes with a wide LED light strip, a mini roof spoiler and a gold strip around the diffuser (for top spec cars, that is). It also comes with a contrasting black roof, integrated door handles and 20” alloy wheels! The front end’s just as good, with thin headlights, swooping daytime running lights and even contours in the bonnet!

The quality continues on the inside, too. The dash comes covered in fabric and there are other soft touch materials throughout the cabin. There’s a big infotainment screen in the centre of the dash, as well as a big digital drivers display. The steering wheel is in a hexagonal shape, and all-in-all looks pretty smart.

In terms of performance, the Megane comes with a big 60kWh battery pack, along with a single electric motor that can deliver 217hp and 300Nm of torque. It has a claimed range of 280 miles, and a top speed of 99mph.

In terms of price, the Megane starts from around £36,000. But is it worth it? You’ll have to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Design
02:28 Interior
05:51 Back Seats
07:30 Boot
08:55 5 Annoying Things
10:18 5 Cool Things
11:40 Battery, Motor & Range
12:28 Town Driving
13:47 Motorway Driving
14:48 Country Road Driving
15:54 0-60mph
16:27 Verdict

[carwow]

8:59 So you know, the car used in this video is a pre-production model, which is why there wasn't a handle up front. Customer cars will come with grab handles fitted for the front seat passenger seat!

[FedorAntony]

Having owned the ID.3 and now a Renault Megane E-Tech, the best way I can put it is the Megane feels like I’m driving a proper, rather luxurious car, while the ID.3 felt more like an appliance. As if I was driving a Nespresso machine.

[mikajann]

Got mine eight weeks ago. So far I really like it. I‘m in Germany, so got the bigger centre screen, which is awesome. Google Maps comes with a special ev trip calculator that will automatically include stops for charging and tells you everything you need to know, too, like with what soc you will arrive at your charging station, how long you will have to charge in order to reach the next stop etc.
The rear view mirror actually doubles as a screen for a rear view camera which solves the issue with the small rear window. Awesome feature!

[achaz_]

The "retro" logo is because it's the old logo ! That were on the Renault 5 by example!

[Catflavor]

4:14 Being able to change the sound of the parking sensor audio is GREAT. For someone who is hard of hearing, sometimes the alert sound selected by the manufacturer is completely inaudible. Providing a few to choose from makes it more likely there is one within an audible frequency range.

[TheJohn]

36K for a base model Megane, what a time to be alive.

[splitstrim]

Mat, please could you add feature to your reviews to show headlights and rear lights light in the dark? And also internal car lights (displays, buttons etc) in the dark? This would be so great for everyone who cares about how it is look in the dark? Thanks a lot! Please bring this comment up.

[Anoxerr]

If they were to give any less window surface, they might aswell just sell a box of steel.

[lukethenuke]

One of my best friends has a Megane RS Trophy and it's an absolute monster. Mechanical LSD, turbocharged with 300hp and 4-wheel steering. Seeing the Megane line turning into an electric crossover is a knife to the heart.

[SabotsLibres]

The badge is (slightly) retro in so much as the original Renault badge had ribs. In the nineties, this was changed to an almost completely smooth design that was further refined a couple of times afterwards.

[scottishfanta]

I have a Volkswagen, I really really want to love the new stuff they're coming out with, but after seeing this review I see absolutely no reason to go for the ID3 over this, it's just better in every single way!

[derosiflo]

Was at my local renault dealer on monday for servicing my 2019 megane and they had one megane e(-tech) there in all white, i fell in love. Looks less Crossover-ish irl.

much love from Austria ❤

Call me crazy but if would buy a new car and had this kind of money i would buy it instantly. For me it's the all car i'll ever need. I love the look of the car. Would be great for Renault to introduce the RS one with 2 speed gearbox from the Alpine electric prototype

[Peregrine-qpfq]

Be good to have a brief review of the audio sound/speakers in these reviews.

[rafaneves]

Hey carwow, anyway you could start adding cabine noise level measurements, specially for EVs?

[okithdesilva]

French engineers are very clever at designing cars! This Renault Megane proves it!

[PQV-]

Indeed this is a fantastic looking car!! Well done, Renault.

[toadscrote]

Been looking at many electric cars and struggling to find something that looks even close to good. Other than maybe the Cupra Born. But this, in my eyes, is a really good looking car and one to consider.

[nickloong]

I like it when you're in a peppy mood doing your reviews. All that expressions and sarcasm make the review all the merrier and funny!😅👍

[Tontechnikenthusiast]

You can flip the Mirror for the Back window and then it is a Display, which shows the View of a back Camera! You don*t actually need the Window in the Back this way