Renault Megane E-tech: thoughts after three months

[@KeithWilliams-h2x]

Another good relaxed balanced review Mr Till. Enjoy all of your videos.😀😀👏👏

[@PtS-c9l]

Hi Andrew, interesting review 😊 I'm into my 4. month with the Megane Iconic, and I'm really enthusiastic about it. Mine has heat pump, and the infotainment screen is bigger in the Meganes sold here in Denmark. Apple Carplay works perfectly. The dark interior is a matter of taste, and I like it. You're right about the mystery around charging: When charging, you cannot turn on the car without forcing the charging to stop. I found a workaround in a Megane-forum, though... Just tip the ventilation lever, and you "keep the system alive"

[@SHYLATAZOR]

What about the Harman kardon sound ?

[@xaviercarl6905]

just push the start button once without touching the brakes does the trick for me ;)

[@David_Parr]

Great Video 👍 One problem with Renault its self for me. Before January the Megane e tech came with a 5 year warranty. Now its a 3 year warranty. Chinese EVs soon start to look a better deal with 7 year warrantys .

[@S7tronic]

22kW is the mutts nuts, a lot of twin AC destination chargers are 3 phase 32A, so if you're the only car connected,

[@0-Will-0]

Agreed. It’s something I’d love to have in my next car. Think the Volvo ex30 may have it. Or some other recent car I can’t remember.

[@salibaba]

I’ve seen most of the 22kW posts up my way being 2x22kW. They take a 64A supply. Cheap for the owner/host to put in & maintain. Unfortunately the only thing with the new chargepoint regulations that will be a slight downside is a cost premium to use them. Card readers are to be mandatory for all new ones in a couple of years. That’s extra running cost to be passed to the user.

[@S7tronic]

@@0-Will-0 Same as that. Seems to be only Nissan (Ariya) and Renault that are currently implementing it, the German & Koreans seem to be 11kW max. Not sure about the Chinese brands.

[@dazaaw]

We have a few 22kW posts at my workplace, so I’ll not need to worry about the time I will spend hooked up to them an hour will get me well over 100 miles added range..

[@dutchdryfly]

@@0-Will-0The EX30 has the 22kW.

[@Craig468]

The thoughts i was waiting for. Since i placed my order for this car in june. Ive watched many hours of youtube content to learn more about ev's. Your channel is the best ive saw, ive learned so much. Keep up the good work. A nearly perfect car will do me.

[@NDYTCH]

Since this video the top spec Megane has dropped in price quite considerably, along with the introduction of the 12.9" infotainment screen for us in the UK. I believe the heat pump is now included as standard in all new cars (March 24 onwards)

[@dazaaw]

Just come across your videos Andrew you have a natural easy going nature that really makes viewing your videos a joy. Lots of good info, on the car information tips and grumbles which will be most useful when I come to receive it. Thanks

[@martinsutherland4810]

Andrew, I'm about three months in to my ONTO subscription with the Renault Megane E-tech and pretty much agree with everything you have said. The 22kWh A/C charging rate has been so important for me and I don't think I would change for a vehicle that didn't have this charge rate. I have noticed that the radio controls on the stalk are not great and just don't work sometimes but voice control might get round that. One beef I do have is that there is a total lack of information on the cruise control buttons on the left of the wheel. By experimentation I have found that you need to ensure lane keeping is on, pressing the bottom right button on steering wheeel and then pushing up the control to set the target speed seems to do the trick - no idea what the others do! Lane keeping/adaptive cruise control is amazing and really making long journeys that much easier - really didn't expect this feature! Watch out though, when it loses track of the lines and turns off lane keeping, it makes no warning sound at all, which seems a very odd decision bearing in mind all the other sounds it can make and how dangerous this can be! Love the auto locking and unlocking and just so used to walking away knowing that it will lock. Auto windscreen wipers go a bit mad sometimes! Boot capacity is amazing and way better than most similar vehicles. I feel almost guilty that I don't use the paddles much, but rarely find any point to them. Thank you hugely for your reviews - really enjoy the family holiday/long distance ones!

[@TommyBoay]

All software - Route planning, driver assistance, voice control - is so far superior on the Megane compared to the MG4. And if the efficiency on both cars is similar, at least, the Megane has the excuse of going for good looking approach. Great feedback as always ! Will be curious of what YOU think of the MG4 now.

[@TommyBoay]

@valleysofneptune I drove an MG ZS EV for 9 months and suffered a charging port defect - It took the dealership nearly 3 months to get a replacement part. So I can confirm the dealership issue from personal experience.

[@marcakko2010]

​@@TommyBoaythanks for feedback as nice to give us an idea of aftercare and reliability

[@lagunaen]

Well for the Megane sold i Scandinavia, there is an heat pump, and, you can charge with the ignition on. And the AC on.

[@buitingj1374]

Thanks for your review, I just ordered my Techno version of the Megane. In the Netherlands the screen is bigger with the Techno version.

[@erikmortensen1091]

Thank you Andrew nice test where you go into many practical details about charging on the car and pedals! Remember that prices have dropped drastically here lately!

[@jeffm1971]

I've just ordered the Megane techno in Midnight Blue on motability, It was a close call after testing the Kia Niro EV as that was a great car to drive but could only afford the base level 2 spec, so the Megane won me over with it's extra features. This will be my first EV as well after watching your channel and a few others. It's really helped me into my transition into the EV world and I am thankful for that.

[@MrEV]

Thank you! The Megane’s a great choice. I’m sure you’ll love it.

[@jeffm1971]

I've recently altered my order and gone for the Techno plus. Which adds a heat pump at no extra cost, will be interesting to see how the efficiency improves 😊

[@dazaaw]

@@jeffm1971I’ve just ordered that too, it’s strange that the AP is less for the better specced Techno + with the heat pump but who are we to argue.

[@jeffm1971]

@@dazaaw I think its got something to do with the resale values when we hand them back in 3 years time. A megane with a heat pump would be more desirable to a buyer than 1 without. It's motability's way of encouraging you to get the better car because it works out better for them.

[@dazaaw]

@@jeffm1971 well that makes great sense, thanks.

[@reidarb4261]

Thank you for a good review. I will get this car in December. If I find something else you haven't mention, I will come back to you. Again, thanks.

[@france4me117]

Hi Andrew, this is such a brilliant review of the Renault Megane E-tech. I found this review to be honest and not negative for simply being a French car! Yes, ok I am a Frenchman and the way you review is from a point of view of how we would like to see what it is really all about. This is be perfect for myself and Clément which is my Airedale Terrier dog :) I just subscribe as I found you brilliant in the way to perform your reviews. Well super done and apologies for my English!

[@MrEV]

Merci! Your English is brilliant - and far better than my French!

[@Jaybe-Ell]

Apparently the brake peddle moves depending on the regen setting so it's not sticking 👍🏻

[@Lateeez]

At 12:21 you can see your driver's door insulation/whateverthatis is all messed up. You should probably pull that back over the metal to reduce the wind noise

[@AlanTov]

I have owned an ID3 and now a Niro EV. My brother owns a mid spec MG4. The MG4 is right up there in comparison. More low end torque and quieter than the Niro, very similar to the ID3 in fact. Except the price and the software is better! I am really liking the Niro EV though. It’s a keeper!

[@UntrainingUltrarunner]

Great video. And good points on both pros and cons. Your videos are among the most insightful and balanced available.

[@MrEV]

Lovely of you to say. Thank you!

[@rustyjoints4857]

The dark headliner was the one thing the kids didn’t like when we looked at one. There’s bow an option for a lighter interior which is far better from a rear passenger perspective. Definitely a potential ZOE replacement 👍🏼

[@sandyfordd1843]

My elderly neighbours have just replaced their Zoe with the Megane and they absolutely love it. I like the look of the eMegane, but it’s smaller than I had imagined. Nor does it have one pedal driving which I was very surprised with. I always liked the look of the Megane,the new EV version is the nicest yet. I drive a medium spec Ionic 5 which wasn’t much more expensive but a far nicer and more impressive car. I have two friends who claim they would never buy a French car again after lots of problems with previous purchases.

[@CymruDad]

A good video with your thoughts on the Megane. It’ still at the top of the options for our next EV when we have to hand the Leaf back in Jan. I believe some (all?) of the models have a video rear-view mirror option to counter the very small rear window. I saw in one of the comments too that there is now an option for a lighter interior which will be good - the darkness in the back is one thing I’m not sure about for our kids (they both get car sick, so feeling too dark and enclosed wouldn’t be good)…… PS totally unrelated but at around 12:30 it looks like Ronald McDonald walks past the back of the car 😂

[@kathrynmoll86]

Thanks for your videos. Although I live in the States, I always enjoy an honesty and lovely opinion of Europe's EVs!

[@FéargalO]

Excellent video....agree about the charging port placement..shame not at the front.

[@TJWhiteStar]

Absolutely love Megane Techno spec. The MG4 feels like a cheap car compared to the Megane. I had the MG4 Trophy on order for months before cancelling and going with the Megane. Yes it is priced higher but even with the cut down spec we in The UK get it is worth the extra. MG4 just worried me so much with it's dealer and HQ issues, Cars being bricked because of stupid update issues, dealers not having a clue and then people literally getting locked in their cars. No the Megane is the better vehicle and we'll worth paying for compared. The 22KW charging is one of the most under rated/under mentioned feature. Every other EV I've used annoys the hell out of me with the max 11KW charging in AC.

[@dogbreath6974]

@tjwhitestar "The Megane feels like a cheap car compared to the MG4

[@richardhaywoodh]

As you say the ONTO subscription really works for you and enables these great reviews. Would be great to see what you think of the MG4. We we are on our 5th & 6th owned EV, e-Niro & KONA, perfect for us, we don't want any other EVs

[@ellisrochlin2267]

popped into Renault supplier really liked the outside 9 outa 10( nice one ren ) , didnt test drive or go through some of your irritating design or tec features BECAUSE boot space was just simply too small for our lifestyle , V dark interior due to black roof lining and no roof glass , wifes immediate downside was actually the A pillar width including mirror housing as she is a 5ft 2 incher and said if 1or 2 sub 7 yr olds were wanting to cross on lights or zebra she feels her vision would be really bad in seeing them when approaching( we live in built up area) We have a ren kadjar which has wide A pillars and door mirror housing BUT we sit higher up so less of a problem .

[@ThoughtfulAl]

I can't unsee the gearshift lever location. Too many stalks. Reminds me of our Fiat 131 in 1978. Renault will have to rethink that.

[@stekeeley1936]

This will be my next car,ordered for 2nd week in September...can't wait😊

[@thecajunbritishexperiment.6190]

I’ve had mine now since September and I seriously can’t fault it. Yep the price is steeper than others, but i. Tested a few prior and this one got me. I’ve got the techno + model with the heat pump so right now it’s a massive help with the weather. I actually bought mine so I’ve got it for a few years, we’ll see what I think I three years when it’s paid up. But great review as always. Oh the boot issue with the brake pedal, it’s annoying but I found adjusting the seat made a very slight difference. The only thing I wish they did was the 12.9 portrait screen like the left hand drive versions, but the infotainment I think is awesome.

[@jcfallows]

Nice car, I'll wait until I can buy one over two years old? Your wife is lovely, you have such patience! Good review

[@richardholland2389]

Great video again. The location of the charge port and direction of opening put us off. It was a serious contender for a while though

[@simondehaas8784]

Can you set the navigation up so that it will only recommend charging stops with a minimum number of chargers, or avoiding certain CPOs?

[@ThePrawlin]

Thanks Andrew. Good honest review covering lots of useful topics. I have 2020 Eniro. Not sure I could live with that elevated brake pedal though. I wish I knew how you remain so incredibly calming, relaxed and natural even whilst on camera! You must be super laid back. I wish I could learn how to be so relaxed in life, let alone when on a broadcast recording! I really admire that ability. I would be a quivering nervous wreck if I tried it. Well done. Peter.

[@The-Salty-Bager]

Fit finish and build quality is in another world to the MG4

[@jeffleigh3747]

Hi, only just watched this video. I found it really good and your annunciation was brilliant. Calm voice that I can definitely listen to again. Very informative too. Congrats. (Subscribed too 👍)

[@MrEV]

Thank you very much!

[@neilchristopherbenne]

One aspect of these mid sized ev reviews that is almost always not mentioned is their ability or not to have tow hitch, or bike transport compliant hitch fitted. Just a quick mention would be helpful as many people carry bikes about, but for example the 77kw ID3 cannot use the transport hook behind the number plate, but the lower battery sized variants can. Knowing if any family EV supports this is useful and for many critical to purchase. Cheers for the clear real world reviews.

[@ASTMA193]

Great video. Thank you, Andrew.

[@eto2352]

first! Megane is a cool looking ride, too bad they don't sell it in the US.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

And it costs more than a Model Y. Sorry Renault: No.

[@Brandofviti]

@@wolfgangpreier9160 I just checked Model Y. if I take in the features in my megane e-tech. I payed less for mine than Tesla would charge me. Tesla IS a much bigger car though.. but the build quality, the physical buttons for many useful features in stead of the screen on the tesla wins me over. If I were in the position of buying a car again? Still would have picked this over the TMY. The new scenic however would have been a much bigger competitor :)

[@Bazbolly]

Had ours for 6 months and agree about the charging speed missing from the display and the scrimping on the smaller display is a pain as it obscures loads of information.

[@EVTodd]

That brake pedal looks very high compared to the accelerator pedal which looks dangerous to me. I'm not a fan of charge ports on the front fender like that, seems like the cable is always trying to rip off the charge door at charging stations with short cables. I prefer charge ports on the rear corner of the car, my Leaf had it in the front and it was always a pain to open it in the winter with snow and ice always freezing the door closed when driving in winter weather.

[@salibaba]

I’ve got a 40kW leaf and mine decides to be stubborn in the ice. A gentle thud sorts that out. Or a bottle of cold water from the tap.

[@Ian_Woods]

Andrew! Well go drive the MG4 then 🤣. Personally having driven all the cars you mentioned plus the born, more than once, all, as you said, are competant cars but the one I liked least to drive was the ID3, with probably the born as my SLIGHT favorit and the MG4 second. BUT I cannot ignore the very large difference in price, so for me the MG4 is the clear winner.

[@MrEV]

That’s interesting. I actually really liked the drive in the ID.3 - I just have a real problem with the infotainment and controls. I really need to drive the MG4!

[@josephcullen2512]

Great review, great video 😄👍 I get the same impression you seem to have about this car, albeit in my case having never so much as seen one in person

[@austin2planks]

Great video. You didn't list Kona along with those other candidates. The 2023 is now bigger in the back and boot and I love the styling. Also more range and efficiency than new Niro. Definitely a candidate to replace my e-Niro!

[@gregcooper2719]

I sat in the new Kona this week and for me it’s perfect, I had use of the previous model Kona Electric for a month last year and I fell in love with it. Unfortunately for me I’m potentially ordering in September/October and Hyundai told me the new Kona Electric will not be available until December/january… fully recommend a visit to your local dealer to see one (they have hybrids and petrol coming in)

[@MrEV]

I saw the new Kona at Fully Charged. It looks great and I’d fancy it as my next car. I didn’t mention it purely because it’s not released yet. I’m going to ask Hyundai nicely to try and get one for a day.

[@tarbat]

I’ve removed the rear centre headrest to improve rear visibility.

[@Horizoncsafaris]

Great video. Shame it wasn’t for us. Our mobility scooter won’t go through the boot opening

[@stepheng8779]

Good info, nice car but no way they can justify that price. MG4 trounces not only on cost but warranty too, now an extra 4 years after Renault cheaped out & showed no confidence in the vehicle.

[@happysporran]

Thanks, another enjoyable informative video Andrew. There are discounts available on the Emegane... £35,000 for the E-Tech, so not such a large premium for avoiding the MG4... No premium at all compared to other Chinese brands!... they're not as cheap as some people think.

[@CastleKnight7]

£29,495.00 for the MG4 SE Long Range. The MG4 XPOWER starts from £36,495, so the Megane E-Tech doesn’t look very competitive.

[@happysporran]

@@CastleKnight7 my point was apart from the mg4

[@monk3yboy69]

The MG4 XPower is a no brainier if you are going to spend a starting price of £36495 on a Megane. I’m looking to replace my E Niro model 4 2021model and the MG XPower is looking like the best buy. I really do not like the new E Niro. It looks awful and I think the interior is a step down from the previous model. So…

[@johnalbone3372]

What a great looking car I'm not ready for a full electric car just yet but if I was this would be the one My son says black interior is cool

[@MrEV]

They're about £25k new on AutoTrader now so when you are ready to go electric, they should be much more affordable.

[@BarryHaegerSalesCoach]

Thanks for the round up. I had one of these mid spec Megan's on a 48 hour test drive from Renault. It was in winter and obviously a car which had previously back to back test drives. I had needed to make a trip to the Midlands for a funeral and charge to 100% the night before. It showed only 180 mile range and that's about what I achieved with mainly motorway driving. I liked car but there were three issues for me. 1. Rear visablity 2. The loading aperture too narrow when rear parcel shelf in place. (I noticed that you had removed it) 3. The mixture of touch controls on the steering wheel. It should be one or the other. Interested to hear if you found these annoying. I bought a 3 year old model 3 after testing the Megan

[@Nikoo033]

The “issue” with power+brake shutting down charging is pretty standard among EVs. Power+brake means “I want to drive”, therefore the vehicle stops the charge. You wouldn’t drive away while pumping petrol 😂.

[@stephenbirchall941]

I have a friend who is thinking of buying a nearly new e-tech. They are worried about DC charging as the port is on the front left side. Does this cause problems for example with charging at Tesla superchargers? Clearly you have to park front forwards. Will the cable reach?

[@MrEV]

Hopefully someone can reply to this with some authority. I didn't test it myself but I went to a Supercharger the other day in the Niro, and it was a stretch. I'm sure it'll be possible in the Megane, but it may take a bit of tight parking.

[@airspike1]

Hi Andrew, your views on the negatives are exactly the same as mine were when I drove the Megane last year. I opted for the Niro EV with grey pack - which gives a nice airy feeling to the car. Love your wifes thoughts on the gear selecter - tell her its not just women that confuse the wipers with it, I did too. The wheel is simply too busy with all the stalks etc. I also hated the 'creep' that you cant stop when you put it in drive. They are emulating a problem that old auto boxes suffered - why? On the Niro EV you can disable it by turning on the regen braking. Renault have 'almost' cracked it with this car, I too loved it but the negatives put me off it and I bought the Niro EV which I love. Range wise I am also seeing 300 miles on my EV 4 with heat pump, which is so good! Great review though, and keep including your wifes comments!!

[@MrEV]

I actually quite like creep! Good to have the option to disable it though. From memory there was an Auto Hold button in my old Niro/IONIQ 5 that stopped it as well. But yes, the Niro is such a brilliant car. I’d love another. I just wish the navigation was as good as the Megane’s - although I understand there’s an update now that does route planning with charge stops? The efficiency of the Niro really is a marvel too.

[@flaw3dgenius222]

Haha your wife knows not to go with a French car. 😅 Great video really enjoyed it.

[@newarknomad1154]

Thanks for the content. Enjoyed your comments. Would you recommend the Renault for long trips to France, for example? Perhaps the AC charging would help when not on the motorway? Like to hear your thoughts. Again, thanks for your honest comments.

[@wendyhopkins2902]

Please please , do a review on the New Kia Ev Niro , would love your views on that 😊

[@koek1122]

Hahahah of course Mrs. EV is brought in for the "what irritates the sh*t out of me with this car". Fantastic. I would really like to know what you think of the new NIro Ev. i think you'll love it. Especially the space inside and out.

[@nickthorley1]

Currently an id3 owner and think this is at the top of the list for a replacement. I know you say there is plenty of space but I am similar height to you and the back looks very cramped in comparison to the id3 and as it's a ground up ev seems disappointing - welcome thoughts

[@MrEV]

From what I remember, the ID3 felt a bit roomier in the back. Nice car, but the controls and infotainment weren’t for me so I’d pick the Megane for that reason alone. My wife would pick the ID.3 I think!

[@nickthorley1]

@@MrEV don't say I align with flav more than you - oh dear :)

[@stephenwebster1775]

Could you do a EV test on the Nissan Ayria, as am thinking of either that or ionic 5. Advice please or even Mrs EV’s thoughts

[@salibaba]

I’ve test driven both. The Ariya drives like a big Leaf, but the regen is a bit dampened. The ionic 5 feels massive, I think it’s because the interior is so de-cluttered, full width front floor without a centre console. Both very nice drives though.

[@stephenwebster1775]

@@salibaba thank you for your reply and comments regarding both cars.. which would you choose and why ??

[@potter2702]

Great video, get a MG4 X Power as a test next.

[@RevanParker]

Beautiful car, especially the higher spec'd ones but not really priced competitively compared to the competition.

[@bill_heywood]

I really liked the Megane, it is a beautiful car inside and out. But it is just too small for a family car, why did they make it so short and narrow? There is very little room in the back seat, my feet didn’t even fit under the front seats. The boot has a massive load lip and whilst it is deep, it is also narrow, so not the most practical. It’d be a great car for people without kids or maybe younger kids. Shame it is so expensive as well, a car that size needs to start in the low £30 thousands

[@80y3r9]

Remind people to like your video too, I forget!

[@ukcarver]

With so many negatives it’s just not good enough, problem is we tend to put up with most cars having so many problems and in 2023 why do we have to accept these issues especially when paying lots of money. One down side I noticed was getting in and out the roof line is so low I kept hitting my head.

[@LifeAtSea50]

The Regenerative setting can also effect the brake pedal. It loses its progressive feel and stiffens slightly.

[@MrEV]

I had no idea! That's really interesting.

[@kevinn1158]

Who let the chickens out, who who .... ok I couldn't help myself. Ahhh, what's a video without the princess disagreeing with you and putting you in your place with style.... LOL. I like the look of this car Andrew. I agree with you.

[@lknight5579]

Have you been thinking about the IONIQ 5 N? Even a little?

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Much more than 61.000 Euros. Model 3 Performance costs 51370,-- Sorry Hyundai.

[@MrEV]

I'm not cool (or young) enough for the N. Good that it has a rear wiper though!

[@Lyndalewinder]

@@wolfgangpreier9160 yes but way better looking and better performance than Tesla

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@Lyndalewinder Way worse looking and 0,2 sconds faster. The Ioniq6 looks much better. The 5 is much too plasticy looking - IMHO of course. Like a big Lego. Have you bought one? Its not being delivered here and we can not even order it. We'll see when they get it on the street how it really performs. I sure hope it comes soon. Tesla needs some competition after all. They become complacent. I guess highland will show some design changes - which i don't care for. I hope it has also few improvements under "the hood". My new model 3 has the new types of motors and the new batteries from CATL. Real world range of 500km. Real world driving in Europe on the Autobahn. Not WLTP.

[@barriepotter3753]

Early reviews of this car highlighted 2-way (V2H) charging. Not heard this mentioned in any review since. What happened to that?

[@RogerNewsham]

We are on a PCP with the ZOE and at the exchange/walk away point, we were wondering about upgrading to the Megane - or maybe the scenic to come? Uncertain about the 60kW battery capacity and range for the price.

[@oldtimeuser3529]

How much is the payments on this model please from the onto website ?

[@MrEV]

From memory it was about £700/month but Onto has gone into administration so it’s no longer available from them sadly.

[@oldtimeuser3529]

@@MrEV thank you for reply 😊

[@enyaq_gorm]

The 43 kW AC on rapids is meant for zoes not for leaving your 22 kW AC car plugged in for 3 hours.

[@sunilraggoo1269]

Explain about Heat Pumps in your EV content and how its highly important for UK residents..

[@VikPaints]

Other reviews have mentioned there seems a lot of travel on the brake pedal before the brakes really kick in, have you found this to be the case?

[@KennethPaul]

Yes I drove this the other day, surprisingly nice car but the brake peddle sits too high and feels like a sponge when you press it, a fair amount of travel with no real feedback through the peddle to say if the brakes are biting or not it's a very strange experience

[@alexjacobs4307]

Great video! Would you still buy this car new today?

[@MrEV]

Yes! I love the Megane.

[@alexjacobs4307]

@MrEV Thanks so much! Would you suggest there any any worries/issues with the cars depreciation? That unknown considering the rapid growth of more budget friendly EVs in the next year or two, is the only thing holding me back currently!

[@MrEV]

@@alexjacobs4307 I've not checked on the Megane's depreciation specifically but EVs seem to have been depreciating worse than ICE recently. I don't think the 'cheap' EVs would affect the Megane's depreciation particularly as it feels to me in a different class and I'm not convinced new Chinese brands are going to disrupt the market quite as much as some think. The one thing that might really hit depreciation across the industry (again!) is Tesla reducing prices significantly to increase demand. With Musk's antics, perhaps that's likely?! It's really difficult to know. Personally I'd be inclined to get a used Megane as then you don't have the depreciation worry.

[@paulgilchrist6332]

Hi Andrew...just a query, got abrp working on my Hyundai Kona EV 2021,got a vgate icar pro obd2 working perfect BUT am aving serious overheating of my Samsung s20fe, ave you had problems like that with ur phone..?

[@MrEV]

No problems like that, no. I’ve been using ABRP for three days solid from England to Italy (in crazy temperatures) without issue.

[@paulgilchrist6332]

Thanks for the reply @MrEV if i may ask what mobile phone are you working it on...👍🏻

[@robertjenkins9440]

Great review not much else I can say really.

[@DumfriesDik]

Nice video thank you.

[@hawkeye880]

The only issue with a front charge port would be if you have a crash with the front end you probably wouldn't be able to charge it

[@philbattye]

Wouldn’t that be the least of your worries?

[@mkay6089]

You do not need to press the microphone button.. Just say hey google.. it beeps then ask what you wish.

[@polystyrene_gangster]

Can you activate siri with the steering wheel voice command button if apple carplay is active?

[@MrEV]

Yes - a quick press will do Google Assistant; a longer press will do Siri.

[@polystyrene_gangster]

@@MrEV good to know, thank you :)

[@GautierRouleau]

Charge port on the front is a pretty bad idea during winter: it can sometimes get frozen and won't open on many car models (cf. Bjorn Nyland's videos). That's why the Hyundai/KIA group is slowly getting rid of that idea and putting the charge port in on the rear of the car.

[@hellberg]

I can absolutely agree with that, I have an E-niro (2021 model) and the charge port has frozen stuck for me a couple of times. The new Hyundai Kona Electric still has the front charge port, but on the new model they added heating to the charge port to solve this issue, brilliant idea I think.

[@Vidtek99]

After buying my leaf I had the charger installed at the front of the garage, I almodt signed on the bottom line for an new MG4, but the left rear is the worst possible spot to put the charge port. Right rear or front or centre rear is fine.

[@paguk2000]

Andrew I believe the left hand drive has a larger screen I seen this somewhere a while ago so be kind to me if I am incorrect everyone

[@Kirkscrustykippers]

I get this in june can i use the basic 3 pin chargers

[@MrEV]

Yes. I don’t know if it comes with a 3-pin charger though? Please just make sure the socket you use is a good one as they’re not usually designed to have so much current for such a long time. Get a dedicated outside socket if you can.

[@DanielThorneUK]

You are a very thorough and engaging host Mr EV! 🚗 honk honk

[@MrEV]

Thank you kindly Mr. Thorne. Parp parp

[@AlanTov]

I preordered this exact car. Then the prices came out. I laughed and cancelled the order!

[@nunoalex9918]

Great Review… funny, I have the same problem when I drive with my boots

[@MrEV]

I'm so glad it's not just me!

[@davidpearn5925]

Not aligning the stop AND go pedals is really irritating and potentially dangerous.

[@StephenLyons1984]

i see it has the same seat material as my 2015 zoe, i was cleaning my seats the other day and they were messing with my eyes haha. yea the break and start button stopping charge is a pain. as i get in and automatically do it and it stops the charge

[@notbatman1001]

Yes. The fact that it is a Chinese car when their leadership is behaving so antagonistically, bothers me a bit. Similarly, if Mini moves production there, I don't know what I'll drive next.

[@TassieEV]

Like your review Andrew. Unfortunately Renault Australia have knobbled this by reducing the AC to 7kW, idiotic for unknown reason. The charge port if it was in the front as Bjorn has shown in other cars it could freeze shut probably better on the back quarter panel similar to the classic Ioniq or many others. I also would prefer a level load bay in the back of it as I take my lawn mower, handles folded, in my Ioniq(classic) and it fits and is easy to get in and out but this one I would bet would not fit my lawn mower. It does use the google automotive system like the Polestar & Volvo cars, think more cars need it particularly Hyundai/Kia who don't do route planning in their software. There is no floor space looking at what you showed to put my foot other than that stupid footrest that all car makers love to have, being tall 6'4" my foot I prefer on the floor not on the footrest next to the brake pedal.

[@eighties_shakes]

I notice you say you were recording with an iPhone. What is the connection to Car Play like? Android Auto connection is notoriously poor. It's the only thing I don't like about my E-Tech.

[@MrEV]

I ended up connecting with the cable actually as I use the iPhone to film and it’d stop recording randomly with wireless CarPlay. Other than that it worked fine I think. Perhaps a bit slow in some apps though? With the cable it’s rock solid.

[@eighties_shakes]

@@MrEV thanks. Would love to see an OTA update from Renault to fix. I joined the Renault Megane UK FB group when I bought the car. Thought the issue was just with my car, but no - it's widespread and I actually think mine is getting worse.

[@80y3r9]

Given you had a roof rack to go to Italy in the Kia I'm surprised you like the Meganne boot, I test drove it and it was deep and short, no good for bikes (back wheel would have to come off) and we're a dog in the boot family and it's a dog jail back there, I'd have had to make a shelf or something

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Seems to be a nice car but wildly overpriced IMO

[@Lewis_Standing]

Tesla are offering 0% finance too on basically the same price bracket. It's about a 6 grand discount!

[@simondehaas8784]

​@@Lewis_StandingVW also offering 0% finance at the moment. Depressingly the Mégane is in the right bracket with all its competitors except for MG - ID3, Born, Astra(!), Kona, Niro. Can almost guarantee the forthcoming e208 will be more as it'll be more than the Astra.

[@herme99]

Be a good buy at £20k

[@u2santi]

@@simondehaas8784Astra is more expensive and less powerful and smaller battery. e208 is way smaller and also less powerful and smaller battery

[@AlanTov]

@@Lewis_Standingwho wants to drive around in a far right extremist Musk mobile though?

[@andybeattie8585]

Any problems with your Alarm going off constantly when you exit the car ?

[@MrEV]

It happened a couple of times, yes.

[@FéargalO]

Surprised no mention of the poor visibility through tiny rear window. Top spec has digital rear view mirror to help with the issue but that does not help most people on the lower trim levels.

[@MrEV]

I wonder whether I mentioned that in my first impressions video? It must not have bothered me too much after living with it for a bit anyway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmOmY4trd9KImNE

[@tonyfeasby1437]

Seeing some keenly priced 2023 used megane now on AT

[@MrEV]

So I've just seen. £25k for the Techno Plus?! Amazing!

[@80y3r9]

Dark headliners remind me of bachelor pads; too many men left alone designing things

[@monk3yboy69]

If you are light sensitive and struggle with the sunlight when driving , the dark headliners are a godsend. I always think it looks more expensive . 🙂

[@alanrobinson2229]

Smart looking car,what about Kia ev 6?

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

ok, dark interiors are not good imo. yesterday went to look at the new KONA. petrol only N LINE. atm, be November before we see the EV. Very very impressed except for the black roof lining, but apparently that is a N LINE thing. 52k AUD, so expect the EV to be 20k more.

[@artpan4376]

have a colleagues who have there 3rd electric car in last 10 years ( or so). I am driving the same diesel car for the last 13 years. Somehow, I think my cumulative impact on environment is much lower than those who.....

[@MrEV]

That's great you've kept your car for a long time. People don't hold onto purchases long enough these days! That said, in terms of EVs, the carbon 'breakeven' point (when an EV is 'greener' than ICE) is apparently around 11,000 miles (in Europe anyway): www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21-misleading-myths-about-electric-vehicles/#:~:text=“An%20EV%20has%20to%20travel,carbon%20debt”%20from%20its%20battery. As the grid gets cleaner and EV batteries improve (in terms of materials), that will obviously improve. Also, EVs obviously go into the second-hand market when sold or at the end of their lease, so it's not too a big deal anyway.

[@broderwow]

If you loved e-niro, how about niro ev?