NEW Renault Megane E-Tech review – better than a Cupra Born? | What Car?

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In this new Renault Megane E-Tech review, we look at whether this is a fantastic new electric car is the best in its class.




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Video chapters
00:00 Intro
00:23 Background
01:33 Rivals
01:49 Interior
04:23 Practicality
06:01 Battery + range
06:59 Charging
07:30 On the road
09:49 Pricing
10:36 Best thing
10:42 Worst thing
10:47 Outro

[beaverweaver]

I’ve had my Megane a few weeks now. The brake pedal does take a lot of getting used to (far more sensitive than the Zoe’s). However, the regen is far better and once you get used to the sensitivity, it’s grand.

[NorthernSoulieKTF]

I own a Techno E Tech and by far it has the best brakes of any EV I drove on tests. The regen paddles come into their own when driving twisty roads, almost like changing down. With current weather I am getting almost WLTP forecast although in winter when I picked it up, it did dip below 200 miles. The boot is a god send, it easily handled all our luggage for extended trip with a lot of room to spare. Finally, my 6’2” son sits comfortably behind me and I am same height. Build quality is excellent and to finally answer your question, head and shoulders above the Cupra Born in all respects. MG drivers today are Skoda drivers of 30 years ago. You get what you pay for, nowt in life is free.

[SophieKristiansen]

Great review, I was interested in these two when I opted for the Megane ETech Iconic and I am extremely happy with it. I did get a demo car so top spec with full leather etc which I think takes the interior from really good to fantastic. Feels quality.

[kabirjones]

I’ve had an Megane E TEC for 5 days and I really like this car. The brakes at first are sharp until you get used to them and then you get the feel it just needs a gentle touch, if your using the regen paddles properly why brake hard? The steering has a 12 to 1 ratio rather than the normal 14/15 to1 area and that took me 3 days (commuting) to get the feel right and it works well, just needs time. Its great to drive, fast and so quiet.

[garybibby]

No mention of the 22kw ac charging which makes empty to full in three hours possible so ideal for cinema/shopping trip and AC charging is often cheaper than Rapid DC.

[Paris__]

A superb review....Well done!
I've just ordered the Top-of the -Range Iconic model in th UK (with that excellent Heat Pump). It was a straight choice between a Tesla Model 3 or the Megane, both were the same contest!
The sterile, poor build quality, horrid interior, ugly Tesla is so dated compared to the Renault. It's tech is so 'yesterday'. Brilliant move by Renault going to the experts, Google!
By the way, Renault say the 0-60 time is 7.5 Sec, but independent reviewers have clocked it at 6.9 Sec (that's Mini Cooper S territory, but with that lovely instant typically French, underplaying!

[AlanBernardFinney]

Hi I'm still sceptical about electric cars as I'm 52 and old school but from my perspective, it's a very futuristic looking four wheeled spaceship that I'd be proud to own.

[Paris__]

I've had my Iconic in White with Black roof for 7weeks now. I've driven it on long journeys, and when driven carefully on Eco, I get between 280-302 miles range (although don't go above 57-59mph😉).
What really helps is that, unlike almost every other EV, the Megane doesn't affect it's range when the blowers/heaters are on, as the power doesn't come out of the EV batteries. It comes out of the car's normal 12v battery (like it does on a ICE car), the Power Flow Display let's you know where the power is coming from. Only the AC does.
But don't forget, the Megane is one of the lightest EV's on sale (lighter than a Zoe). Helped by aluminum and Carbon Fibre construction. Only the Mini and Fiat 500 are lighter.
Plus don't care anout rear visability. It has a wide-angle rear view mirror camera....Brilliant!!
Plus Google is fantastic! You cannot beat phone tech! It's the most up-to-date around, constantly updated.

[daniilrusanau]

Great review. Although, if shot in snow why the video is released only now in June? 🤔

[RobReacts]

People slate the haptic touch on the Born. I own the Born and actually they arnt an issue at all.

[Madonsteamrailways]

I think it’s a Renault trait!! The brakes on my little Renault Zoe is exactly the same.

[robsmith]

At 9’10, you describe it as a SMALL EV. 😤 ARE YOU KIDDING!! this is a MEDIUM sized car, it’s not a smegging Small car. By any stretch of the imagination. 😡

[DanRyzESPUK]

The only makor problem of this car is the price. If they managed to reduce it by 5k it would be pretty good.

[thomash]

Snow? In June? Where or when are you filming?
More than a hint of Allegro Quartic in that steering wheel…

[haukikannel]

Megane has normally have sport tourer aka estate versions also. Any news if eMegane also get estate/sport tourer version?

[shamisshukoor]

can you please talk about the cruise control features in the reviews ?

[jasonbrody]

Why Renault Mégane E tech ev in UK doesnt get the big portrait touch screen

[bill_heywood]

I really liked the Megane E-Tech, it’s beautiful inside and out. But it is just too narrow to be a practical family car. Try getting 3 adults to sit in the back, it’s not big back there. And the boot may be deep, but it is less than 1m across between the wheel arches, making it hard to fit larger items in there. So it would not suit my needs, and it’s at least £5k too expensive

[geronimocoleccionistabonet]

The Megane e-tech IS good this car IS electric

[brianbarcroft]

Perhaps it's the time lag but I don't think that this is a particularly fair review. Firstly I am pretty sure that the user interface, google/android, is the same for all the range and is fantastic by the way, I also think that all e-techs now have heat pumps and preconditiong. Certainly my techno version here in france doesn't serm to lose much range in winter. Secondly, as of jan 2024, Renauld have reduced it's price by 4000€ (10%) and over here we get another 4000€ from the government so it isn't that expensive relatively speaking. And why would the depreciation be more than other EVs in it class, given that it continually comes out on top when compared to it's rivals? Finally, as in all new cars, you have to get used to the pedals but afer a couple of days i have no problems with the brakes. And, unless i missed it, there is no mention of the adjustable regen on the car which brings it to a crawl without touching the breaks.