Renault’s long-awaited Mégane E-Tech Electric follow-up to the Zoe EV is now available to order, with prices from £35,995.
The French carmaker’s first car to be launched under a ‘Renaulution’ strategy which includes the launch of 10 new electric vehicles (EV) by 2025, the new crossover model also signals a debut for its CMF-EV platform.
Available with a choice of two batteries – 40kWh for a range of up to 186 miles and 60kWh for up to 280 miles – the Mégane E-Tech Electric can be ordered with a choice of 96kW (130PS) or 160kW (218PS) outputs, providing a 0-62mph time as quick as 7.4 seconds.
Among its charging options will be a DC option allowing a rate of delivery of up to 130 kW, meaning up to 186 miles of range could be added in just 30 minutes.
Last month Renault began accepting pre-orders the Megane E-Tech, allowing prospective customers to secure one of the first examples of the model for a £500 deposit.
More room, more tech
Renault claims the interior dimensions of all-new Megane E-Tech Electric are similar, if not better, than its petrol and diesel powered predeccessors.
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All the Mégane E-Tech Electric’s upholstery is made from recycled materials.
Entry-level versions make use of a nine-inch multimedia screen while further up the range a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel combines with a 12-inch multimedia screen.
The ‘instrument panel’ section of the OpenR screen accommodates four different driver displays according to their priorities: driving layout, navigation layout, zen layout and battery layout.
A new three-part system employs a new heat pump to help improve efficiency over the Zoe while heat from the powertrain is also re-used to heat the cockpit.
Customers can choose from Equilibre, Techno, and a range-topping Launch Edition trim levels.
Trim highlights
Equilibre features 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, full LED headlights, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, rear park assist, rear view camera, 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 9-inch OpenR infotainment display with navigation among its specification highlights.
Inside, the Equilibre’s black palate is replaced by grey and black upholstery made from synthetic leather and recycled materials, while tinted rear windows, a frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror and 48-colour interior ambient lighting add to the spec.
The range-topping Launch Edition features 20-inch Enos alloys and an upgraded interior trim with a nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, smart rear-view mirror, and around view 3D camera system.
Customers of the Megane E-Tech Electric, can also take advantage of Mobilize Charge Pass will allows access to over 7,000 charge points in the UK.