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Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric

The Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric is an electric car produced by French manufacturer Renault since 2022. It is a five-door hatchback in the small family car market segment. Using the Mégane nameplate, it is the first Renault model based on a dedicated battery electric vehicle platform known as the AmpR Medium. It was previewed by the Renault Mégane eVision concept car in 2020.

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Overview

The Renault Mégane eVision was a concept car unveiled in October 2020, previewing the Mégane E-Tech. The Mégane E-Tech was subsequently previewed by a near-production prototype in June 2021. The production version was revealed at the 2021 IAA in Munich in September 2021, and sales in Europe started in February 2022. In early 2023, the model was intended to go on sale in Australia at the end of 2023, with Renault's Australian distributor saying supply was limited by high-demand in Europe and that they were viewing the Mégane E-Tech as "a 2024 model". Production of the internal-combustion engine powered Renault Mégane IV initially continued alongside production of the newer electric model. The car uses the CMF‑EV platform, which it shares with the larger Nissan Ariya model. The car received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. The vehicle integrates the Google navigation and services system (openR Link). Design. Two prototypes were initially presented, with Renault chief-executive-officer Luca de Meo choosing the one with the "sporty" design and the company's design chief commenting on the car's aerodynamics, calling it an "Electric GTi". The car has been noted for having proportions that make its size hard to judge in photographs, being slightly shorter than many other family hatchbacks. The battery is located underneath the floor of the car, and thus the cabin is raised slightly compared to the combustion-engine powered Megane, being 50 millimetres (2.0 in) taller than the Mégane IV. The design has elements which some find reminiscent of 4x4s, however various automotive publications describe it as a hatchback with design elements from coupés and crossovers. Euro NCAP classify it as a small family car. The car has a high seating position with limited headroom for

Powertrain

The Mégane E-Tech is available with two different batteries (40 kWh or 60 kWh) and two different traction motors with outputs of 96 kW (129 hp) and 250 Nm (180 lbft), or 160 kW (215 hp) and 300 Nm (220 lbft). The battery measures 1960 mm (77.2 in) x 110 mm (4.3 in) x 1450 mm (57.1 in). Anticipated range is 300 to 470 km (190 to 290 mi), depending on the original capacity, based on the WLTP cycle. The 60 kWh battery that is compatible with fast-charging rates of up to 130 kW, allowing it to reclaim 200 km (120 mi) of range in 30 minutes. The electric motor produces 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) of torque, powering the front wheels and delivering a claimed zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 7.5 seconds, but several motoring journals have clocked it at 6.9 seconds. It will also be equipped with 26 advanced driver-assistance systems for its Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities. The batteries have been placed in the car in a manner intended to insulate occupants from tyre noise.

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Specifications

name: Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric
Manufacturer: Renault
aka: Renault Mégane eVision (concept)
Production: 2022–present
Assembly: France: Douai (Douai Renault Factory)
Class: Small family car
Body style: 5-door hatchback
Layout: Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Platform: AmpR Medium
Related: Renault Scenic E-Tech
Battery: 40 kW·h / 60 kW·h, 400 V
Electric range: WLTP:, 300 km 40 kWh, 450 km 60 kWh 96 kW, 470 km 60 kWh 160 kW
Charging: AC: 22 kW, DC: 85 kw (40 kWh), 130 kW (60 kWh)
Wheelbase: 2685 mm
Length: 4199 mm
Width: 1768 mm
Height: 1505 mm
Kerb weight: 1624-1650 kg
sp: uk
Predecessor: Renault Mégane