@@JuicyJohnEV I really agree with this comment. I’m English but living in France since 2018 and previously had a Zoe, still very competitive on features if you drive around town and charge at home. Renaults can also take advantage of the cheaper (slow/22 kWh public chargers). The French government both national and local encourage the switch to electric through free parking, even free slow charging while you are parked in council owned car parks. Just a shame you cannot always get the same prices and specs in the UK as you can here.
They're also the only European car manufacturer to challenge the Japanese on full hybrid technology. It's not the same Renault from 20 years ago. Keeping 🤞 for them
I have one of these in France, have had it two years - absolutely faultless. Have driven it from France to the UK and back and it was comfortable and stress-free. You really notice the lack of fast charging infrastructure in the UK though
I've had my Iconic in White with Black roof for over a year now, and it's absolutely brilliant. So much better than my Tesla's. I've driven EV's for over 10 years now (mostly Tesla) I've driven it on long journeys throughout the UK and Europe, and when driven carefully on Eco, I get up to 311 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. You are wrong about the battery though. The 110mm battery in the Mégane is the thinnest and lightest. 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. That's the reason Renault haven't fitted a panoramic roof and powered tailgate, to save weight. Plus don't care about 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 on the planet, constantly updated! Also, the Mégane displays the French Cockerel etched on the windscreen, the French Government's emblem to show that every part has been designed, supplied and manufactured in France (even down to the wiring loom)......no reliance on China! (Other manufacturers can take a leaf out of Renault's book!)
@@Electric-Vehicle-UK so far, everything is going very well thank you, not a single issue! Had it's 1 year service. In the first year, average electric consumption was 4.8mpkWh. So far since the service a couple of months ago, the average is 4.6mpkWh, but I've been on trips to Europe on the motorways, so that's why it is higher. Should even out though out the year, along with the warmer weather. The best way to describe the Megane, is that it is an old-school 80's/90's front wheel drive Hot-Hatch.....great road holding and handling, along with a peppy motor = Fun!
I Have a Megane E Tech Iconi. Very nice car no issues in 18000 km. If I had to change things. 1. a 70kW battery, 2. a faster DC charger, 3. a frunk, 4. remove piano black, 5. improve induction charger, 6. more luminous inside (glass roof or use different colours). A space wagon version could be interesting
A better resolution for the rear camera, less buttons on and around the steering wheel, the smartphone app could be better. Totally agree with you for the other points.
I’m another Megane owner. It has rather surpassed my expectations and I over time have grown to appreciate its many attributes. Some minor annoyances but nothing fundamental. However what would make the Megane more special would have been a panoramic roof as the interior is rather gloomy with its small side and rear windows.
@ I originally put my down name for the first edition but I struggled to justify the extra cost when I only really wanted the mirror camera and didn’t like the gold blades so in the end I went for the Techno. I would do the same again as removing the rear head restraints (particularly the middle one) does a lot to improve visibility. I do though feel aggrieved that the UK lost the larger SatNav/Infotainment screen and the heat pump (plus some ambient lighting and the fully intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control). I think I would still choose over a Cupra Born as I like the comfort, refinement and the absolutely stunning looks of the Megane. It is only the second car that I have owned that I still look at with pride in owning. I would certainly recommend but I have got my eyes on an Alpine A290 for my next car. I just like compact hot hatches although I don’t think the Alpine is quite as pretty as the Renault 5.
@@Electric-Vehicle-UKthe ride is quite good but can get a little bouncy at times which I think tends to afflict a lot of EVs because of the weight being very low down. TBH I am not the best to judge ride as my past car ownership has been multiple BMWs and Minis (most with run flats). The brakes are definitely too grabby for my liking. They are not very smooth or progressive but you get used to them. I chose white with the shadow grey roof. White because I have never had a white car (the Megane’s white is particularly bright) and I think the grey really gives the car a more modernist look. White/Black too conventional.
I had a 2023 techno for 6 months during last winter and it's an absolutely beautiful car to drive but the range I was getting was only 140 motorway miles at 0°C. I had to change to a hybrid instead. Lovely car though.
I have this version of the Megane and I can confirm the camera resolution isn't a "very high resolution camera". It's actually quite poor even compared to my previous 2020 Mazda 3 which was miles better! Despite the heat pump, the range now, during colder months (comparing with few weeks ago) is decreasing quite rapidly. If Google Maps shows you ie 30% battery left on arrival when planning the route, at the end of it you'll be left with 25%. Love the car tho! :)
Do you have the facelift model because they updated a lot of things. The camera are new and now do object recognition showing you bikes, people and cars on the centre screen now.
@@garybibby2698 yes I have MY25 model with the bigger screen (got it end of July) and sadly the reversing camera quality wasn’t improved on this occasion.
i have the 2022 techno trim in summer the range on full charge was 289Miles and winter Now its 190 miles ive Covered 17,000 Miles with No Problems at all Great Car drives Amazing Full Charge Costs me £4,80pence charging at Home Giving 190miles range saving a FORTUNE on Fuel Compared to my Previous Car volkswagen passat 2.0tdi 👍
I hear the Scentic (which is based on the same platform as the Mégane) has updated battery chemistry so gets much closer to the WLTP quoted range, something that cannot be said for the Mégane. I wondered if this updated version includes the battery chemistry from the Scenic?
Why keep mentioning the MG4? The MG is in the UK's top 5 MOST UNRELIABLE brands and models. Plus, obviously the MG is extremely cheap and nasty upon close inspection. It is massively insulting to the Renault to even be mentioned with an MG, as it is clearly built better and finished to much higher standards.
@@CastleKnight7 For sure some owners will be fine.... But the statistics report otherwise for reliability. As for fit and finish it can only be that some people are unable to see a good fit from a bad fit.... Which is expected as many people have no clue of how a car even works. As they have zero interest in cars beyond transport.
It's a cup holder not a bottle holder I wish these reviewers would get their act together and stop criticising something that wasn't meant for that purpose.
Thanks for the question! It's very natural when driving. But it does take some getting used to when you're reversing, because it makes objects look closer than they are. But with the other camera view on the infotainment screen, and the 360-degree above view, you soon get used to using them all collectively. The resolution is good too 🙂 / Sam
Loved this design since it came out, the low boot floor/high lip is the killer for me as a big dog owner otherwise I'd have had it over the (lease) VW ID Buzz I have now!
Not owned by the Chinese Communist Party has to be a major plus. Part owned by the French government is a major plus. Buy democracy or autocracy? Hmmm. Better build quality. Better innovation. Employee rights. Allez! Buy EU, UK, SK, US, Jpn.
One of the best looking new cars on the road today. I would honestly put the design up there with Range Rover for exterior design. Interior is just nice, no better though. Range is poor considering the cost to buy. The MG4 is far cheaper which makes a huge difference to 'normal' folks regardless of what the motoring media would have people believe. The absolute vast majority of people that get new cars never read any sort of motoring media at all. Hence MG sells so well. The figures don't lie. I own a Citroen eC4. Got it due to price first & foremost. It's all about the monthly. Good looking car. Comfy and nice to drive. Definitely feels built to a price and Citroen themselves are shockingly bad for customer service.
@cinch I have a heat pump and I see no diffrence in range. Last couple days it's been snowing and very cold and I would be lucky to see 150 miles to a full charge. Also how can a car with so many sensors and electric components not have a screen wash empty warning or individual tpms sensors to say what wheel is flat instead of saying one is flat and have to guess what 1.
Still no auto /smart regen like the Ioniq 5 ..UK gets larger screen at last for MY25 but still fabric seats and not the leather seats euro models get..maybe next year.
Lovely car to drive well finished software is great, they nearly had a gem here but the back is tiny you can't even get your feet under the seat and the boot as a really awkward shape
Yeah, the rear seats do seem to be its biggest downside compared to its closest rivals, BYD Dolphin has more foot room and an arm rest with cup holders. Overall though, it's top of my shortlist.
Boot shape is the same as in any front wheel drive car of this size. The could have made it flat but than you would loose a lot of boot space. Still from what I know it's possible to raise the floor to make it flat if you like that
@@flo_h_96 No its not man, its very shalow and makes up for it in height which means very little floor space so you would have to stack stuff and the load lip is massive making it awkward to get heavy stuff out.
In winter frost you cannot open the door easily, a Renault service department confirmed this when they were trying to persuade me to switch from my Austral. So, smaller boot, no power tailgate, no chance of matching my 700 miles per tank of fuel. The software is standard across the whole Renault range so not special to the Megane at all. Even Renault dealers are struggling to sell EV s but are selling self charging hybrids as fast as they get them. Oh and, why put the keycard anywhere in the car? Mine stay in my pocket at all times.
Stay away from EV if your reference is the distance with one tank. In most case Hybrid is really a bad option and car sellers are selling lies for people afraid of EV. I have a Megane E Tech Iconic. The range is a bit in the low but I never had an issue with it travelling long distance. It could certainly be improved and Renault should look at the Chinese cars to offer more
you havent seen a central airbag befor?look again ,the Honda Jazz hybrid has this in the whole range ,no extra pay for it.Build-in 10 ! airbags in a supermini class leading compackt car is uniek.
A lot of the modern ones do. They're much more energy efficient than traditional dryers and, by extension, saves money on your energy bills. Great bit of tech /Jamil
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a very compelling car especially in the 5 N which Sam reviewed here ua-cam.com/video/B8QfZjWjGwQ/v-deo.html&pp=ygUOY2luY2ggaW9uaXEgNW4%3D /Jamil
Massive update? Cheaper? Weres the facelift ? £500 is nothing this day and age! If it was £4000 plus cheaper then yes fair point! £500 does nothing in monthly payments Don’t know why they didn’t give it the new Renault face and being an EV and not a PHEV is not good enough
To use a PHEV you need to be able to plug at home (or at work), then having an EV is way better. And we don't need face lift all the time, is it just a kind of planned obsolescence.
This review feels like a big sell from a slick door to door salesman 😂. The door handle still gonna be frozen over and you still have to struggle to slip your finger in to try pull the handle out. Simple standard static door handle is always best. Also 20" wheels because a heavy ass car needs big ass wheels and you will need big wallet to replace big ass tyres regularly.
The French took ev’s seriously and are the only European nation truly challenging China on price and innovation. Exciting times.
@@JuicyJohnEV I really agree with this comment. I’m English but living in France since 2018 and previously had a Zoe, still very competitive on features if you drive around town and charge at home. Renaults can also take advantage of the cheaper (slow/22 kWh public chargers). The French government both national and local encourage the switch to electric through free parking, even free slow charging while you are parked in council owned car parks. Just a shame you cannot always get the same prices and specs in the UK as you can here.
Yep, but Renault more than Stellantis.
They're also the only European car manufacturer to challenge the Japanese on full hybrid technology. It's not the same Renault from 20 years ago. Keeping 🤞 for them
I have one of these in France, have had it two years - absolutely faultless. Have driven it from France to the UK and back and it was comfortable and stress-free. You really notice the lack of fast charging infrastructure in the UK though
Glad to hear that you've had a great experience with the Megan E-Tech!
Absolutely agree. I got a lease one in UK and it is fabulous.
I don't trust the MG and it is just some bad quality shit made by china
I've had my Iconic in White with Black roof for over a year now, and it's absolutely brilliant. So much better than my Tesla's. I've driven EV's for over 10 years now (mostly Tesla)
I've driven it on long journeys throughout the UK and Europe, and when driven carefully on Eco, I get up to 311 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.
You are wrong about the battery though. The 110mm battery in the Mégane is the thinnest and lightest.
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. That's the reason Renault haven't fitted a panoramic roof and powered tailgate, to save weight.
Plus don't care about 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 on the planet, constantly updated!
Also, the Mégane displays the French Cockerel etched on the windscreen, the French Government's emblem to show that every part has been designed, supplied and manufactured in France (even down to the wiring loom)......no reliance on China! (Other manufacturers can take a leaf out of Renault's book!)
lights are designed and produced by Hella in Slovenia?
@janezscancar4178 No they're not! They are Renault units and display the makers name on them 'made in France'!
@@Electric-Vehicle-UK so far, everything is going very well thank you, not a single issue!
Had it's 1 year service. In the first year, average electric consumption was 4.8mpkWh. So far since the service a couple of months ago, the average is 4.6mpkWh, but I've been on trips to Europe on the motorways, so that's why it is higher. Should even out though out the year, along with the warmer weather.
The best way to describe the Megane, is that it is an old-school 80's/90's front wheel drive Hot-Hatch.....great road holding and handling, along with a peppy motor = Fun!
I Have a Megane E Tech Iconi. Very nice car no issues in 18000 km. If I had to change things. 1. a 70kW battery, 2. a faster DC charger, 3. a frunk, 4. remove piano black, 5. improve induction charger, 6. more luminous inside (glass roof or use different colours). A space wagon version could be interesting
A better resolution for the rear camera, less buttons on and around the steering wheel, the smartphone app could be better. Totally agree with you for the other points.
I’m another Megane owner. It has rather surpassed my expectations and I over time have grown to appreciate its many attributes. Some minor annoyances but nothing fundamental. However what would make the Megane more special would have been a panoramic roof as the interior is rather gloomy with its small side and rear windows.
@ I originally put my down name for the first edition but I struggled to justify the extra cost when I only really wanted the mirror camera and didn’t like the gold blades so in the end I went for the Techno. I would do the same again as removing the rear head restraints (particularly the middle one) does a lot to improve visibility. I do though feel aggrieved that the UK lost the larger SatNav/Infotainment screen and the heat pump (plus some ambient lighting and the fully intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control). I think I would still choose over a Cupra Born as I like the comfort, refinement and the absolutely stunning looks of the Megane. It is only the second car that I have owned that I still look at with pride in owning. I would certainly recommend but I have got my eyes on an Alpine A290 for my next car. I just like compact hot hatches although I don’t think the Alpine is quite as pretty as the Renault 5.
@@Electric-Vehicle-UKthe ride is quite good but can get a little bouncy at times which I think tends to afflict a lot of EVs because of the weight being very low down. TBH I am not the best to judge ride as my past car ownership has been multiple BMWs and Minis (most with run flats). The brakes are definitely too grabby for my liking. They are not very smooth or progressive but you get used to them. I chose white with the shadow grey roof. White because I have never had a white car (the Megane’s white is particularly bright) and I think the grey really gives the car a more modernist look. White/Black too conventional.
I had a 2023 techno for 6 months during last winter and it's an absolutely beautiful car to drive but the range I was getting was only 140 motorway miles at 0°C. I had to change to a hybrid instead. Lovely car though.
I have this version of the Megane and I can confirm the camera resolution isn't a "very high resolution camera". It's actually quite poor even compared to my previous 2020 Mazda 3 which was miles better! Despite the heat pump, the range now, during colder months (comparing with few weeks ago) is decreasing quite rapidly. If Google Maps shows you ie 30% battery left on arrival when planning the route, at the end of it you'll be left with 25%. Love the car tho! :)
Do you have the facelift model because they updated a lot of things. The camera are new and now do object recognition showing you bikes, people and cars on the centre screen now.
Love my 2023 Mégane and they’ve made some improvements to an already great car. Wish mine had the bigger centre screen!
Totally disagree - I think the driver assistance on new Renaults are very good. You should try them before you turn them off.
@@garybibby2698 yes I have MY25 model with the bigger screen (got it end of July) and sadly the reversing camera quality wasn’t improved on this occasion.
@@garybibby2698 I have tried them and have them on just without the annoying beeps 😅
i have the 2022 techno trim in summer the range on full charge was 289Miles and winter Now its 190 miles ive Covered 17,000 Miles with No Problems at all Great Car drives Amazing Full Charge Costs me £4,80pence charging at Home Giving 190miles range saving a FORTUNE on Fuel Compared to my Previous Car volkswagen passat 2.0tdi 👍
I hear the Scentic (which is based on the same platform as the Mégane) has updated battery chemistry so gets much closer to the WLTP quoted range, something that cannot be said for the Mégane. I wondered if this updated version includes the battery chemistry from the Scenic?
Why keep mentioning the MG4? The MG is in the UK's top 5 MOST UNRELIABLE brands and models. Plus, obviously the MG is extremely cheap and nasty upon close inspection. It is massively insulting to the Renault to even be mentioned with an MG, as it is clearly built better and finished to much higher standards.
Weird. Not been my experience.
@@CastleKnight7 For sure some owners will be fine.... But the statistics report otherwise for reliability. As for fit and finish it can only be that some people are unable to see a good fit from a bad fit.... Which is expected as many people have no clue of how a car even works. As they have zero interest in cars beyond transport.
THIS
I hate mg they deserve to be on the unreliable cars section
It's a cup holder not a bottle holder I wish these reviewers would get their act together and stop criticising something that wasn't meant for that purpose.
If it can fit a bottle/flask in the cupholder, it will surely meet the needs of most people. Especially those who use a bottle/flask
/Jamil
We don’t really use cup in europe 😂
2:48 that seems like a terrible place to store charging cables. you have to move stuff out of the boot to get to them.
I don't mind a low floor, I'd probably make a raised floor panel and flip it over if I need extra space.
Does the digital mirror feel natural (accurate) in Renaults? Tempted for my next PCP with the price drop
Thanks for the question! It's very natural when driving. But it does take some getting used to when you're reversing, because it makes objects look closer than they are. But with the other camera view on the infotainment screen, and the 360-degree above view, you soon get used to using them all collectively. The resolution is good too 🙂
/ Sam
Loved this design since it came out, the low boot floor/high lip is the killer for me as a big dog owner otherwise I'd have had it over the (lease) VW ID Buzz I have now!
But from what I know you can raise the floor in the boot. Obviously at a cost of boot space but still
Not owned by the Chinese Communist Party has to be a major plus. Part owned by the French government is a major plus. Buy democracy or autocracy? Hmmm. Better build quality. Better innovation. Employee rights. Allez!
Buy EU, UK, SK, US, Jpn.
Just no...
Great review and an even greater reviewer!!
Thank you!
/Jamil
One of the best looking new cars on the road today. I would honestly put the design up there with Range Rover for exterior design. Interior is just nice, no better though. Range is poor considering the cost to buy. The MG4 is far cheaper which makes a huge difference to 'normal' folks regardless of what the motoring media would have people believe. The absolute vast majority of people that get new cars never read any sort of motoring media at all. Hence MG sells so well. The figures don't lie. I own a Citroen eC4. Got it due to price first & foremost. It's all about the monthly. Good looking car. Comfy and nice to drive. Definitely feels built to a price and Citroen themselves are shockingly bad for customer service.
If the door handles freeze that odd time on a Model 3 you can open the door with the App.!!!
Brilliant car my only problem is the range as its starting to get colder.
That's where the heat pump comes in handy. It helps to reduce the range difference between warmer and cooler seasons.
/Jamil
@cinch I have a heat pump and I see no diffrence in range. Last couple days it's been snowing and very cold and I would be lucky to see 150 miles to a full charge. Also how can a car with so many sensors and electric components not have a screen wash empty warning or individual tpms sensors to say what wheel is flat instead of saying one is flat and have to guess what 1.
Still no auto /smart regen like the Ioniq 5 ..UK gets larger screen at last for MY25 but still fabric seats and not the leather seats euro models get..maybe next year.
Lovely car to drive well finished software is great, they nearly had a gem here but the back is tiny you can't even get your feet under the seat and the boot as a really awkward shape
Yeah, the rear seats do seem to be its biggest downside compared to its closest rivals, BYD Dolphin has more foot room and an arm rest with cup holders. Overall though, it's top of my shortlist.
Boot shape is the same as in any front wheel drive car of this size. The could have made it flat but than you would loose a lot of boot space. Still from what I know it's possible to raise the floor to make it flat if you like that
@@flo_h_96 No its not man, its very shalow and makes up for it in height which means very little floor space so you would have to stack stuff and the load lip is massive making it awkward to get heavy stuff out.
Love the look of this car but it really needs a glass roof, a tad too dark in the cabin otherwise
Will Megane get a feclift soon? (actually it doesn't need, like ID.3)
It's been on the market for about a year now so probably not a cosmetic facelift anytime soon
/Jamil
In winter frost you cannot open the door easily, a Renault service department confirmed this when they were trying to persuade me to switch from my Austral.
So, smaller boot, no power tailgate, no chance of matching my 700 miles per tank of fuel.
The software is standard across the whole Renault range so not special to the Megane at all.
Even Renault dealers are struggling to sell EV s but are selling self charging hybrids as fast as they get them.
Oh and, why put the keycard anywhere in the car? Mine stay in my pocket at all times.
700 miles per tank of fuel? Never mind if you say so it must be true.
Stay away from EV if your reference is the distance with one tank. In most case Hybrid is really a bad option and car sellers are selling lies for people afraid of EV. I have a Megane E Tech Iconic. The range is a bit in the low but I never had an issue with it travelling long distance. It could certainly be improved and Renault should look at the Chinese cars to offer more
you havent seen a central airbag befor?look again ,the Honda Jazz hybrid has this in the whole range ,no extra pay for it.Build-in 10 ! airbags in a supermini class leading compackt car is uniek.
Bloody 20” wheels continue…& should have offered a flat floor option for easier loading etc…
Does a household drier have a heat pump?
It depends
A lot of the modern ones do. They're much more energy efficient than traditional dryers and, by extension, saves money on your energy bills. Great bit of tech
/Jamil
Gianormus is uncountable, how many litlers is the boot ?
The boot is unpractical…
440 I believe
Hello! The official boot capacity is 440 litres. It's hard to imagine what that looks like but I hope it helps
/Jamil
Really nice but unfortunately when it comes to effeciency it can't close to Hyundai.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a very compelling car especially in the 5 N which Sam reviewed here ua-cam.com/video/B8QfZjWjGwQ/v-deo.html&pp=ygUOY2luY2ggaW9uaXEgNW4%3D
/Jamil
The effeciency of the Megane is actually better than on the Ioniq 5
but where is the beautifull coupé Peugeot e.Legend ???
Renault is unreal... love Renault
They're on a roll this year
/Jamil
NEW Renault Mégane E-Tech 🤔, Cette voiture est commercialisée depuis le 15 février 2022, et en 2025 elle va subir un lifting ! 😊 🇫🇷
Massive update? Cheaper? Weres the facelift ?
£500 is nothing this day and age! If it was £4000 plus cheaper then yes fair point!
£500 does nothing in monthly payments
Don’t know why they didn’t give it the new Renault face and being an EV and not a PHEV is not good enough
No es nuevo realmente... el "facelift" del Megane llegará en unos meses, no se porque le llama "Nuevo Megane"
To use a PHEV you need to be able to plug at home (or at work), then having an EV is way better. And we don't need face lift all the time, is it just a kind of planned obsolescence.
A price reduction and adding a big feature is a pretty substantial change
/Jamil
This review feels like a big sell from a slick door to door salesman 😂. The door handle still gonna be frozen over and you still have to struggle to slip your finger in to try pull the handle out. Simple standard static door handle is always best. Also 20" wheels because a heavy ass car needs big ass wheels and you will need big wallet to replace big ass tyres regularly.
I need V2L so this is out.
It has FWD so will never be as good to drive as the MG4 however you package it.
This is getting a rebadge
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mg4 looks better, Megane looks like a fat car