Video Summary
- The car being reviewed is the brand-new Renault Megane E-Tech.- Unlike some car models, only an electric version of the Megane will be made.
- The electric motor is 145 kg, which is lighter than a combustion engine with its clutch, gearbox, and transmission system.
- It is a front-wheel-drive car but a four-wheel drive option is possible.
- This version being reviewed has a 60kWh battery which delivers 215bhp, with a WLTP range of 280 miles (450 km)
- Charging from 0% to 80% takes about 29 minutes at 130 kW DC.
- The screen is in portrait mode, which suits the car's layout. The infotainment system is similar to Polestar’s and is very simple to use. The reviewer suggests it is as intuitive as a smartphone. There is also an integrated Google Maps feature.
- The interior features real wood details in this model, but that the seats are leather with titanium stitching. Different versions are available with vegan leather and cloth seats.
- The interior lights are LEDs, change throughout the day and is aware of the time and sunlight levels.
- The door handles are a bit confusing.
- It has a quiet drive with road noise and sounds well-engineered.
- There's a battery recycling plant at Renault's factory for the Zoes, which can either repackage the batteries for static energy storage or recycle and extract the materials.
- A Renault Zoe on the road has already done a million kilometers on its original battery pack and motor.
- Overall, the reviewer is very impressed, saying it is a competent car at the level of the ID.3 and ID.4. A significant point is Renault really understands the whole electric car life cycle, in particular batteries. It is seen as a “real proper, really exciting” new EV.
