

Equipped with the beefier e-motor, the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric does 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a respectable 7.4 seconds before topping out at 100 mph (160 km/h). Power is provided by an electric motor delivering 130 hp (96 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque in the lesser versions and 218 hp (160 kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) in the more expensive configurations. At the end of the Megane E-Tech Electric's life cycle, 95 percent of the vehicle will be recyclable. Even some of the lower parts of the dashboard are made from recycled plastic, which has also been used for many components in the dash that are not visible. Megane E-Tech 100 electric joins you wherever you want to go. The all-electric Renault is green in more ways than one as aside from its zero-emissions drivetrain, it uses fabric upholstery made entirely out of recycled materials. The Megane RS in Trophy trim, in turn, is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged mill with 300 hp (223 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) so there’s plenty of room for improvement. The cheaper Megane E-Tech Electric versions will have a smaller nine-inch central display with a lower resolution. The generous screen real estate is "worthy of the best premium sedans" according to the French automaker, which goes on to say the large display has a crisp 1250 x 1562 resolution, making the touchscreen crystal clear.
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The all-digital dashboard takes after the Trezor, Symbioz, and Morphoz concepts by adopting what Renault calls the OpenR display shaped like an inverted "L."Ī 12.3-inch screen is positioned in front of the driver and is complemented by a 12-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system on the higher-spec models. Much like the exterior represents a significant departure from the traditional gasoline- and diesel-fueled Megane models, the interior has also been redesigned from the ground up for the new EV. There are some minor changes like the switch to conventional side mirrors instead of cameras along with less flashy LED headlights and taillights, but the two are largely the same. Speaking of concepts, the new electric crossover is essentially a production version of last year's Megane eVision concept and the similarities are rather obvious. The Megane E-Tech is the first production Renault model to bear the retro-flavored new logo that has already been applied to the conceptual all-electric 5 supermini.

But now the Megane is electric-only, as Renault begins to launch its next-generation of EVs a decade after it introduced the practical and affordable ZOE supermini. The Niro EV trunk has a longer floor, so you won't need to fold the rear seats as often.Riding on massive 20-inch wheels, the dedicated EV is only 1.5 meters (59 inches) tall and comes as standard with flush door handles at the front for better aerodynamics while the rear doors get "hidden" handles in the quarter glass. The Renault Megane has been around since 1995, offered in various bodystyles and with a choice of petrol, diesel and more recently, plug-in hybrid powertrains. That's comparable to the amount of space offered in the Kia Niro EV however, the E-Tech's capacity comes mostly from its depth rather than its length. With the rear seats in place, the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric has 16 cubic feet of trunk space, although that figure increases to 47 cubic feet if you fold them flat. Fortunately, the E-Tech's stereo is loud enough to overpower it. One of the biggest flaws most EVs have is they allow a lot of wind noise because they don't have engine noise to drown it out. Renault has suppressed road noise, but there's a good amount of wind noise whipping around the A-pillars on the highway. The good thing about this vehicle is that even the cheaper trims have heated seats and a heated steering wheel as standard. The seats feature electric lumbar support and enough adjustment to make passengers comfortable.
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The center console looks sleek, allowing Renault to install a large storage tray between the front seats. can be had for a starting price of 38,300 in France, while in Germany, you’ll have to pay at least 34,890 to get one.
