New Renault Megane E-Tech Electric review one take - better EV than a Nissan Ariya and the VW ID.3

Welcome to our 'one take' first drive review of Renault's ground-up new EV - the E-Tech. It's a one take review simply because Renault delivered the car on the wrong day, so Jonny had all of a few hours to try and fit it in. But, forever up for a challenge, he had a go. Go easy on us...

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So what is the Megane electric then? Well, it's not the same as its piston Megane brothers/sisters. Nothing shared apparently. This does NOT replace existing Megane - it'll sit alongside it until 2024. Megane EV uses the Nissan Alliance CMF EV platform that underpins the Ariya and forthcoming Leaf. There will be an Alpine crossover that uses it too.

Dimensionally LOWER roofline than Zoe, and shorter than Ford Focus (4.2m). A high bonnet with 20" wheels pushed to each corner probably dominates its styling, but there's no doubting Renault has made a premium looking and feeling car.

Climb in and you'll see it is a flat floor car (coz dedicated EV platform) and Renault claims CoG lower to ground by 90mm than existing Megane. They are v proud of their ultra slim 100mm thick (liquid cooled) batt pack. The li-ion cells are made by LG Chem and packaged in France. The motor is designed and made in France. The car is made in France. Undoubtedly French, then.

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Filmed by: Jonny Smith
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:16 New chassis shared with Ariya
1:48 Dimensions
2:06 Boot space
2:44 2 x battery sizes
3:10 Rivals
3:47 Range in WLTP
5:20 Performance
5:42 Pricing
6:50 Weight
7:55 Performance and damping
8:38 V2G
9:02 Buttons, consoles and screen
11:43 Higher quality than Ariya
12:01 Charging stats
13:25 Key
15:10 Verdict







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