Video Summary
Here are the main points discussed in this EV review video:- There are three trim levels for the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric in the UK and Ireland: Equilbra (entry-level), Techno, and Launch Edition.
- In the UK only the 60 kWh (usable) battery is available, but Ireland gets both 40 kWh and 60 kWh batteries.
- The French market gets different trim levels: Equilbra, Techno, and Iconic and different charging speeds.
- The 40 kWh starts at around €37,500 in Ireland and the 60 kWh starts around €42,000, the Launch edition coming in at around €47-48,000, before options.
- The same sculpted hood and large Renault logo (made out of two lines) on the bonnet is featured on all trims.
- The pure vision LED lights (daytime running lights and indicators) are on all trims.
- In the UK/Ireland the launch edition has a gold F1 blade.
- The entry level trim Equilbra comes with 18 inch alloys. Techno and Launch Edition come with 20 inch alloys with a different design on the launch edition alloys.
- Charging port is always on the opposite side to the driver.
- What is being offered in Ireland is a 22kW AC standard and DC is 130kW max peak. The 10-80% charging in 30 minutes if the correct charger is found.
- In France, there's a choice of 7kW or 22kW AC.
- Inside Ireland, all trims only include a dark interior with a dark headliner and gray fabric seats with leatherette on the sides. The reviewer suspects they may introduce a lighter interior down the line.
- The French model had wood effect inlay.
- They do not have an armrest, but the full center console is the storage areas with 12V and USB-C ports.
- This car does not have sunroof option.
- The boot is 440 liters.
- There is no sun roof option.
- The driving position is described as low with a solid feel on the road.
- This model has four driving modes: comfort, eco, sport, or personalize.
- There is no one-pedal drive mode.
- The suspension seems to be the right sweet spot, not too hard, but not too firm.
- This has been driven on the 60kW battery with 220 horsepower.
- It is based on the CMF platform and is also used on Mitsubishi, Nissan, and the Renault four and five.
- Range expectations were about mid to low 300 kilometers.
- Overall, the review is favorable, but the price, available trims, and features in France are better than the ones for the UK and Ireland.
