Global EV Comparison: Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp vs BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh
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General Info
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €40000. The Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp (2022-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €21990 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2025 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | France | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €40000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €21990 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5 | 6.2 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp (2022-2025).
| Property | Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 300 km | 420 km |
| Range (GCC) | 259 km | 357 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 43.3 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 40 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.4 kWh/100 km | 16.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.48 km/kWh | 6.16 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6 | 6.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp (2022-2025) maxes out at 85 kW.
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp (2022-2025) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 85 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.2 | 6.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | EESM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 96 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 129 hp | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 10 s | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.6 | 3.5 |
Dimensions
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp (2022-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2055 mm | 2060 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1768 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height | 1505 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2685 mm | 2620 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp (2022-2025) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp (2022-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1513 kg | 1680 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 440 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1332 l | 1340 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.4 | 6 |
