Renault Mégane E-Tech: its price soon revised down with the arrival of the scenic

Resolutely modern, the interior of the new megane e-tech hinders an unprecedented presentation. This consists of a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation supplemented by a large touch screen. Placed in a vertical position, it is slightly oriented towards the driver.

The price war waged by Tesla and MG weighs on sales of the megane e-tech

Electric, modern and high-end, the megane e-tech embodies Renault’s new strategy. Unfortunately, barely a year after its launch, the compact sales are at the lowest. Does the Renaulution have lead in the wing ?

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Luca de Meo has no shortage of ideas for Renault. The new boss of the French group wishes to shoot the diamond upwards, selling more expensive vehicles to improve its margins. Renault intends in particular to position itself as “Leader of ecological transition” and place technology at the heart of its vehicles.

A rebirth not as frank as planned for the megane

The first vehicle to respond to this new strategy is the 100 % electric mega e-tech. Launched last year, it inaugurates at Renault a new visual identity and a new logo, the platform dedicated to CMF-EV electric cars and the Openr Link multimedia system based on Android Automotive Automotive.

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After the ZOE, the fluence and the Twingo, here is the Megane E-Tech Electric, the fourth 100 % electric vehicle of Renault. Proposed in 40.

Despite this, “The Megane does not take off”, explains the CGT at the Renault factory in Douai, where the electric e-tech megane is assembled (source: Capital)). Worse, its sales are still falling in July, with only 998 registrations in VP version, according to data from the automotive platform (PFA), against 1937 in July 2022. The model thus leaves the top 10 best -selling cars in France last month.

Race assessment, from January to July 2023, the Megane e-tech has passed at 10,486 copies in France, against 8127 for the thermal Mégane IV, however aging. Indeed, Renault wished to keep it in the catalog temporarily, leaving the two models and the different strategies to cohabit they embody. Dedicated to replacing the old megane, the new electric e-tech version is therefore struggling to attract customers.

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A technically successful mega, but not competitive

However, the megane e-tech is far from a bad car. On the contrary, even: it benefits from excellent road behavior and its new infotainment system is very successful.

We could be tempted to explain the relative commercial failure of the megane e-tech by invoking the state of the electric car market, but to no avail. In the first seven months of 2023, electric cars represented 15 % of registrations and 13 % last month (12 % in July 2022). The Tesla Model also manages to rise to 9th place of the best -selling cars in France from January to July, far ahead of the Megane.

No, if sales of the megane e-tech do not take off, it is above all because its prices are not competitive enough. “It’s a good car with real technological advances. But concern is the price war waged by Tesla and MG ”, explains Laurent Giblot, industrial designer and elected CGT at the Villiers-Saint-Frédéric (Yvelines) engineering center (Yvelines).

The French compact starts at € 33,000 (ecological bonus of € 5,000 deduced) in entry -level version Equilibre EV40, with a 130 hp engine and a WLTP autonomy of only 300 km. For the EV60 version with a 220 hp engine, which increases the autonomy at 450 km, it takes from € 39,500 (techno finish and bonus deducted). As a comparison, the Tesla Model 3 is now offered from only € 36,990 (Propulsion version and deduces bonuses), while the American is larger, more efficient and with a 491 km WLTP autonomy.

MG also draws prices down with its new electric compact MG4, in direct competition with the megane. Its sales have exceeded those of the megane e-tech in France since May 2023. It is sold bonus deducted from only € 24,990 in 51 kWh version, for a range of 350 km, € 28,990 in a 64 kWh version, for a range of 450 km, and € 34,490 in a 77 kWh version, with a 520 km radius of action.

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Renault Mégane E-Tech: its price soon revised down with the arrival of the scenic ?

The new electric e-tech scenic should be launched at less than € 40,000 at entry-level level. To maintain pricing consistency with the electric version of the Megane, the latter could see its price drop.

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As we know, the mega e-tech struggles to compete with the MG4 and the Tesla Model 3 because of its not really competitive prices. However, the situation could change quickly.

On the one hand, the amount of the ecological bonus currently set at € 5,000 (€ 7,000 for households whose reference tax income per share is less than or equal to € 14,089) to which it is eligible should increase in 2024, and this aid should be withdrawn from electric cars produced in China, which is the case with its main rivals.

An entry -level scenic at less than € 40,000

On the other hand, Renault announced to our colleagues in self -actu.com that the new scenic e-tech, which will be launched at the beginning of 2024, will be entitled to an entry-level version whose price “will start with a 3” (Luca de Meo, the boss of the Renault group, made this same announcement at the microphone of RTL). It should resume the 60 kWh battery of the Mégane EV60, which starts at € 42,000 (€ 37,000 with the current bonus deduced).

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To maintain consistency in its range and keep a sufficient price difference with the scenic, larger, it would therefore be logical that Renault revives the price of its megane down. The latter, whose price had increased significantly since its launch due to an increase in its production costs, could therefore find a more accessible price.

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Renault Megane Electric

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Predigated by the Megane Evision concept, the future Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is the first compact electric sedan in Renault. It has been marketed since the beginning of 2022.

Dimensions of the electric megane

Taking up the DNA of the Renault Megane, the electric e-tech megane is much more compact. Displaying 4.21 m in length, it is 20 centimeters shorter while being more habitable thanks to better integration of the various electrical components.

At the level of the trunk, the French compact totals 440 liters of loading volume.

Length	4.21 m
Width	1.77 m (business) / 1.78 m (individuals)
Height	1.50 m
Wheelbase	2.70 m

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Depending on the versions, the megane e-tech can tow up to 900 kilos (brake trailer)

Interior of the electric megane

Resolutely modern, the interior of the new megane e-tech hinders an unprecedented presentation. This consists of a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation supplemented by a large touch screen. Placed in a vertical position, it is slightly oriented towards the driver.

Unprecedented, the interface is based on the new OpenR system. Successor to the R-Link, it incorporates an Android Automotive infotainment system. This one natively gives access to the best known features of Google, including Maps for navigation, but also to the Play Store to download many additional applications.

Motorization and performance of the electric megane

Designed on the basis of the new CMF-EV platform of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the Megane Evision is available in two configurations: 130 hp and 217 hp. Without revealing the entire performance of the two versions, the manufacturer announces a 0 to 100 km/h shot in 7.4 seconds for the most powerful version. In all cases, the maximum speed of the new compact electricity of Renault does not exceed 160 km/h.

These two engines are made at the Renault factory in Cléon, in Normandy.

Battery and autonomy of the electric megane

Housed under the floor, the battery of the electric megane is made up of NMC cells provided by the South Korean manufacturer LG. The pack is only 11 centimeters thick and is available two versions:

• 40 kWh For a theoretical autonomy of 300 km
• 60 kWh For a theoretical autonomy of 450 km

RENAULT MEGANE Electric recharge

Compliant with the latest European standards, the electrical Renault Megane offers between 7.4 and 22 kW of charging power in alternating current (AC)

For the quick current load, the maximum power can reach 85 to 130 kW. Note that the entry -level version does not benefit from the fast load.

Versions of the megane e-tech

The RENAULT MEGANE Electric is available in four major technical configurations.

Power / Battery	AC load	DC load
EV40 Standard load	130 hp – 40 kWh	7 kW	n / A
EV40 Boost Charge	130 hp – 40 kWh	22 kW	85 kW
EV60 Super load	220 hp – 60 kWh	7 kW	130 kW
EV60 Optimum Load	220 hp – 60 kWh	22 kW	130 kW

RENAULT MEGANE Electric finishes

Three finishes are offered on the Renault Megane electric:

• Balance : 18 -inch alloy rims, 12 -inch instrumentation, 9 inch central screen, rear parking radars + reversing camera, manual air conditioning, cruise control, 4 -speakers audio system
• Techno: 20 inch rims, two-tone shades, 12-inch central screen, auto air conditioning, heating steering wheel, auto road lights, mobile charger by induction
• Iconic: Specific 20 inch alloy rims, shark antenna, dashboard with stitching, leather upholstery, Harman Kardon audio system, front parking assistance.

Electric megane marketing and prices

Assembly in Douai, in the North department, has been available for order since the end of 2021. The first deliveries were expected in spring 2022.

In terms of price, the cheapest of the electric megane begins at a price of € 35,200 excluding ecological bonuses. This inherits the smallest engine-battery configuration and is limited to a 7 kW on-board charger.

Balance	Techno	Iconic
EV40 130hp Standard load 7 kW AC – No DC	€ 35,200 €	€ 38,200	40,900 €
EV40 130hp Boost load 22 kW AC – 85 kW DC	€ 37,200	€ 40,200	€ 42,900
EV60 220ch Super load 7 kW AC – 130 kW DC	€ 40,200	€ 43,200	€ 44,990
EV60 220ch Optimum load 22 kW AC – 130 kW DC	€ 41,700	44,300 €	€ 47,400

Electric Megane options

The list of optional Renault Megane Electric equipment is not particularly long. In addition to the different colors, the manufacturer offers different optional packs (some are integrated as standard on certain versions)

• Winter Comfort Pack: Heated leather steering wheel and heated seats
• Comfort pack: Automatic air conditioning, air purifier, 4 USB ports
• City pack: Electric and disgusting mirrors, front, rear and side radars
• Advanced Drive pack: Front, rear and side radars, blind spot detector and tracking assistant in case of overtaking, adaptive cruise control, active driver assist, safety at the opening of the doors
• Augmented Vision pack: Interior mirror with digital camera function, blind spot detector and track support assistant in case of overtaking, front, rear and lateral radars + Full Auto Park, 360 camera, rear collision alert and Active Brake Rear pedestrian emergency