NEW RENAULT MEGANE E-TECH ELECTRIC PRICED FROM £28,245 OTR AFTER QUALIFYING FOR MAXIMUM ELECTRIC CAR GRANT

• New Renault Megane E-Tech electric priced from £28,245 OTR after £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), with orders opening on 1^st October
• Sharper exterior design is complimented by upgraded standard equipment including Google Gemini*, driver recognition and a new ventilated wireless smartphone charger
• Simplified two-version range comprises techno and esprit Alpine, both with a 220hp motor and new 67kWh LFP battery
• Up to 306 miles of WLTP range, 21 miles more than the outgoing model, with DC rapid charging at up to 165kW
• 15–80% rapid charge takes 24 minutes, reducing charging time by 25%
• techno priced from £28,245 OTR after ECG, with esprit Alpine from £31,245 OTR after ECG
• A version of every model currently on sale in Renault’s fully electric passenger car range now qualifies for the maximum £3,750 ECG

The new Renault Megane E-Tech electric is available to order in the UK from today, with prices starting from £28,245 on-the-road after the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG).

Unveiled earlier this year, the latest Megane E-Tech electric combines a refreshed design with improved range and faster charging, more connected technology and a streamlined two-version line-up.

Both techno and esprit Alpine trim levels use the same 220hp electric motor as well as a new 67kWh LFP battery, making the range simpler while increasing the level of standard equipment.

The new battery delivers up to 306 miles of WLTP range in techno specification – 21 miles more than the outgoing model. DC rapid charging capability has been boosted to 165kW, allowing a 15–80% charge in only 24 minutes, around 25% quicker than before.

With the new Megane qualifying for the £3,750 Electric Car Grant, it now means that a version from the entire fully electric Renault passenger car range currently on sale qualifies for the maximum ECG, with Renault 5, Renault 4 and Renault Scenic already eligible.

Two versions, more equipment as standard
The new Megane E-Tech electric range comprises techno and esprit Alpine trim levels, both offering a high level of technology, comfort and driver assistance as standard.

Standard equipment on techno includes new 19-inch ‘stream’ black diamond cut alloy wheels, a 360° around view 3D camera, driver recognition, driver attention monitoring with camera and a 12-inch openR link multimedia system with Google built-in. Prices start from £28,245 OTR after the Electric Car Grant.

Priced from £31,245 OTR after the grant, the esprit Alpine trim level gains distinctive esprit Alpine styling with 20-inch ‘speedway’ black diamond cut alloy wheels, front electric seats with driver massage function, Harman Kardon premium audio and active driver assist.

Both versions feature a 12.3-inch digital driver display, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, hands-free parking, heated front seats and steering wheel, a heat pump, battery pre-conditioning and five levels of regenerative braking including One Pedal driving.

More range and faster charging
At the heart of the new Megane E-Tech electric is a 67kWh LFP battery using an efficient cell-to-pack architecture. Paired with a 160kW/220hp electric motor producing 300Nm of torque, it gives techno models a WLTP combined range of up to 306 miles, while esprit Alpine offers up to 298 miles.

Charging performance has also been improved. The new Megane E-Tech electric can accept up to 165kW DC, enabling a 15–80% charge in around 24 minutes. An 11kW AC charger is standard, while battery pre-conditioning helps prepare the battery for rapid charging on longer journeys.

Vehicle-to-load capability is also included, allowing compatible external electrical devices to be powered from the vehicle using an accessory adaptor.

Sharper design, inside and out
The new Megane E-Tech electric features a redesigned front end, with every component apart from the headlights changed.

Its new daytime running light signature comprises eight diamond-shaped elements in a chequerboard pattern, complemented by a closed gloss black grille with a diamond motif. At the rear, redesigned lighting uses three-dimensional elements without a covering lens.

techno models now ride on 19-inch wheels as standard, while esprit Alpine is distinguished by 20-inch wheels and bespoke detailing inside and out.

Smarter connected technology
The openR link multimedia system with Google built-in remains central to the Megane E-Tech electric’s connected experience, combining a 12-inch central touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital driver display.

Google Gemini is now included*, enabling more natural conversational interaction with the vehicle, while Smart Mode can automatically select the most appropriate Multi-Sense driving mode according to the way the car is being driven.

A new ventilated Qi2 15W wireless smartphone charger is also standard, together with driver recognition that can identify a saved user and recall personalised vehicle settings.

Orders for the new Renault Megane E-Tech electric open on 15^th September.

For more information, please visit: https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/new-megane.html

Pricing

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techno standard equipment

• 19-inch "stream" black diamond cut alloy wheels
• full LED headlights with adaptive LED front & rear fog lights (ADS)
• automatic high/low beam
• front fog lights
• LED daytime running lights
• automatic headlights & windscreen wipers with rain sensors
• auto-tilting & folding wing mirrors with puddle lamp
• wing mirrors (black)
• tinted rear windows
• shark fin antenna
• wireless smartphone replication, compatible with Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®
• ventilated Qi2 wireless smartphone charging
• openR link 12" multimedia system with Google built-in, Arkamys® audio system, 6 speakers, DAB & Bluetooth
• Google Gemini*
• 12.3" driver display
• USB-C ports: 2 front & 2 rear
• hands-free parking
• 360° around view 3D camera
• auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• multi-sense driving modes and interior lighting ambience customization (comfort, sport, eco, smart)
• driver recognition system
• regenerative braking (5 levels including 'one‑pedal'), adjustable with steering‑wheel paddles
• dual-zone automatic air conditioning with air purifier
• techno interior ambience
• manual front seats with height adjustment [6 way] and driver's electric lumbar function
• heated front seats
• heated steering wheel
• height & reach adjustable steering wheel
• electric front windows: one touch & anti pinch function
• electric rear windows: one touch & anti pinch function
• high centre console with sliding armrest

esprit Alpine standard equipment (in addition to techno)

• 20-inch "speedway" black diamond cut alloy wheels
• f1 blade (satin slate grey)
• esprit Alpine styling
• esprit Alpine interior ambience
• front electric seats [6 way] with 2 way lumbar and massage function on driver seat
• openR link 12" multimedia system with Google built-in, high-fidelity Harman Kardon® audio system, 9 speakers, DAB & Bluetooth
• active driver assist
• predictive eco driving assistant
• occupant safe exit & child locking function for rear doors & windows

Technical Specifications

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NOTES TO EDITORS

How much does the new Renault Megane E-Tech electric cost in the UK?
The new Megane E-Tech electric is priced from £28,245 OTR for techno and £31,245 OTR for esprit Alpine after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant.

When can customers order the new Renault Megane E-Tech electric?
UK order books are open now.

What is the range of the new Renault Megane E-Tech electric?
techno offers up to 306 miles of WLTP combined range, while esprit Alpine offers up to 298 miles.

How quickly can the new Megane E-Tech electric charge?
It supports DC rapid charging at up to 165kW and can charge from 15% to 80% in 24 minutes under suitable conditions.

What battery does it use?
The new Megane E-Tech electric uses a 67kWh lithium iron phosphate, or LFP, battery with cell-to-pack architecture.

How powerful is the new Megane E-Tech electric?
Both versions use a 160kW/220hp electric motor producing 300Nm of torque.

Which versions are available?
The UK new Megane E-Tech electric range has been simplified to two versions: techno and esprit Alpine.

What new technology does the new Megane E-Tech electric include?
New features include Google Gemini, Smart Mode, driver recognition, a ventilated Qi2 wireless smartphone charger and upgraded driver assistance technology.

What are the main design changes of the new Megane E-Tech electric?
The front end has been extensively remodelled, with a new eight-element diamond daytime running light signature and gloss black diamond-pattern grille. The rear lights have also been redesigned as three-dimensional elements without a covering lens.

*Available in a future update as an upgrade to Google Assistant

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