NEW Renault Megane E-Tech review: confusing but brilliant

I've had my Iconic in White with Black roof for 7weeks now. I've driven it on long journeys, and when driven carefully on Eco, I get between 280-302 miles range (although don't go above 57-59mph😉).
What really helps is that, unlike almost every other EV, the Megane doesn't affect it's range when the blowers/heaters are on, as the power doesn't come out of the EV batteries. It comes out of the car's normal 12v battery (like it does on a ICE car). Only the AC does.
But don't forget, the Megane is one of the lightest EV's on sale (lighter than a Zoe). Helped by aluminum and Carbon Fibre construction. Only the Mini and Fiat 500 are lighter.
Plus don't care anout rear visability. It has a wide-angle rear view mirror camera....Brilliant!!
Plus Google is fantastic! You cannot beat phone tech! It's the most up-to-date around, constantly updated.

Excellent review! And very easy on the eye.... the car I mean.

I wish the tour lining wasn’t so sark it makes it feel claustrophobic , whoever thought the moving break pedal was a good idea. Ed’s there head examined it’s horrible, you shouldn’t have to guess where and how much pressure to use ,and please add a larger battery version soon even the Id offers 77kwh

Quite an excellent review. But again it is the elephant in the room...the MG4.

Not the current Trophy model MG4, but the 400 HP all wheel drive sports model coming out this year......But then again, the answer to that baby is the Renault 5 relaunch as an EV....could get a tad interesting...

I had the Megane E-Tech for a few hours and it was brilliant. Renault are killing it with design and build quality. Teh suspension was smooth over speed bumps and potholes and it is quite quick.
I thought it would be my next car. Until I stepped back in to my current car, I then realised the Megane is a normal, low car.
It is not an SUV and I do like to sit quite high.

A wonderful review by a superb motoring journalist who has taken all the essence of a car, and distilled it into what makes it great! Well done.
I've ordered a top-spec Uk Iconic (with that essential heat pump). It was a straight choice between the Renault and the Tesla Model 3 (forget the id3/MG4......no contest!
The 'sterile', boring and poorly made Tesla is now looking so dated, and the tech is so 'yesterday'.
And on the 0-60 time.......the claim of 7.5 seconds, is actually 6.9 (the same as a Mini Cooper S)......how typically French, downplaying it. Unlike the over-exaggerating Italians 😂 .
A brilliant touch going to the experts for the tech, Google, constantly updated.......well done Renault!

I can't remember the last time I saw Renault Mégane of any kind.
That's a shame because this current one looks great.

word to the wise... having your charge point on your car at the front can be beneficial unless you have a front shunt - then you may not be able to charge your vehicle or you're the kind of person who likes to reverse into car park spaces.

When you mentioned the steering wheel shape I thought you were going to say Allegro! ( You're probably too young to remember )

on some you tube videos you hear a whine like a turbo on initial acceleration which sound quite good. Does this happen on yrs

The brake pedal makes perfect sense. When you have regen set to minimum, the pedals up, so as you press it down further it increases regen (in proportion to how hard you press down). So when regen is set to full, its already depressed all they way just before it starts engaging the brake pads on the disks. Meaning all 'braking' to a creep is done by regen, no matter where you set it. Stopping is achieved by then pushing down harder to start engaging the brake pads

Confusing ? I really don't think so.... It's one formidable car. Saw one the other day, it's such a stunningly beautiful car, insanely pretty.

Jesus that’s ugly especially when compared to the new 308

It looks a bit like a crossover b/c of the big wheels & the cladding bits but otherwise it's very much a compact family hatchback & is about the same height as the MG4 & acutally lower than the ID.3

“Are SITTING in the back”… NOT “sat in the back”. Sick of “car reviewers” that no nothing about cars and then to top it off, cant even speak properly.

Im just going to say it... do you come with the car.....

Boring Review . Annoying Voice too !

I verry enjoy to watch video
Thank's a lot and always wish good luck

I live in France and have ordered a Tesla Y at E48000 which is cheaper than all of its rivals.. The Ariya (your Car of the Year) is far too expensive and not very efficient. The Ariya and Renault charge ports are in the wrong place and cannot easily take advantage of Tesla opening up its superchargers in France. I see plenty of Teslas in France but to date I've never seen an Ariya.

Nice car....not something i thought i wouold saying about about a Renault. Liking Nicola presenting too. Really Liking her upbeat style and cheeky way.