The all new 2022 Renault Megane, once a stalwart of Renault’s passenger car portfolio, has been reinvented as an all-electric SUV as alluded to by last year’s Megane eVision concept. Including the mirrors, the production version measures between 1770-1780mm wide whereas the concept was slightly wider at 1800mm. Even away from the dimensions, the clearest direct relation between to two is the production version’s front lighting signature, including the full width light bar – albeit with more traditional LEDs and globes – as well as the same squared-off, concave rose-gold bumper inserts. Under the aerodynamically optimised skin will be the choice of two different battery-electric powertrains; one developing 96kW/250Nm and one developing 160kW/350Nm. Each version can be paired to either a 40kWh or 60kWh lithium-ion battery pack, gifting the Megane an effective range of up to 300km and 470Nm on the WLTP cycle respectively. In terms of performance, Renault says the most potent version will launch from 0-100km/h in 7.4 seconds and push on to 160km/h. Six variants have been confirmed so far, the main differences being powertrain configuration and charging capabilities; up to 22kW AC and 130kW DC, the latter said to add up to 300km of range in 30 minutes. The batteries themselves are only 110mm tall and are housed under the floor, resulting in a centre of gravity 90mm lower than that of a current internal combustion Megane, even with the new car’s taller and more SUV-like build. As with most electrified vehicles, the Megane E-Tech Electric is fitted with a multi-level regenerative braking system providing four settings that range from virtually no regen through to a true one-pedal drive experience.

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