Renault Scenic eTech - Watch BEFORE you buy! | Real Range, 0-100 & Noise

[@Achillias]

This car became car of the year in the Netherlands. And it deserves it. Beautiful design, and I like the cockpit as well. It just needs a bit more acceleration speed.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

A great package. With more power it needs to be RWD or AWD.

[@fraz_the_mediocre]

But why? 0-100 kmh in 7.9 seconds is already unnecessarily fast acceleration, tbh. For comparison, it's like a Porsche 911 from the 1970s.

[@caleidoo]

@@fraz_the_mediocre Slower EV cars have worse range. It's not like gas or diesel cars anymore, where a small slow city car had very low consumption and very good mileage. A cheaper EV is worse at everything, not just comfort, speed and space.

[@fraz_the_mediocre]

@@caleidoo Not really sure what any of that has to do with the trend of giving EVs unnecessarily fast acceleration. But I'm sure looking forward to 15 years from now when we have a bunch of 17 year olds driving around in very old/cheap second-hand EVs that accelerate faster than most supercars from yester-year.

[@fraz_the_mediocre]

Although civilisation will probably have collapsed by then, so perhaps I'm worrying about the wrong thing 😂

[@moa2252]

As a french user, have to say this car is really good. France is back in the game, since it is a real french car (even the cells are made in Europ by LG Poland). Could be a bit more efficient for me, but it is almost good, helped by this huge and pretty light battery pack. About the price, Mid trim long range version (Techno) + Driving assist is about 48K € un France, 44 k if you deduct the "bonus". That is a really good price to range ratio. About the charging speed, I have to say it is just ok. 37 or 38 minutes 10 to 80% is achievable. It is not impressive. BUT it as exactly the same average speed between 10 to 80 than a Tesla Model 3 or Y LR. About 100kw.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Agree. Hope it will sell well.

[@mariannevannouhuys3725]

Totally agree. The range and the fact that it's produced in Europe was a major factor when I bought one.

[@LysanderLH]

In Europe we need cars made for bumpy amd bendy European roads, conditions (glass panoramic roofs without blinds, in 30-45 degree summers is stupid) and for European people (parking bays, adequate thigh support, good aircon) . They don’t need to be made here but they do need to physically fit here.

[@Paasan007]

In Norway this cost under 500 000 Nkr. (Got my own 3 days ago) :-) Very pleased so far.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Nice choice! With the big pack?

[@Paasan007]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Yes Long Range

[@mariannevannouhuys3725]

I got mine last Wednesday. I drive in eco mode and with the recharging funcytion on full, so that the batteri charges when breaking on the motor. I haven't tested the massage function in the driver seat yet, nor the auto parking. So far really happy. I actually found this one more affordable than it's competitors. ❤

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Thank you for sharing! Glad you enjoy your car. 👍

[@mariannevannouhuys3725]

Really good review ❤. Thank you. I'm in Kronobergs län and I will drive to the Netherlands for a family visit this autumn. Your review made me confident that I made the right choice. I bought a red one by the way. The way the colour seems to shift during the cause of a day is really something: from orangy bright red during the day to intense deep red at sundown.

[@matsvanzelm7220]

@@mariannevannouhuys3725how did your trip to the Netherlands work out Marianne? I’ve got my scenic for 11 days now, a red one just like you and I’m very happy with it.

[@mariannevannouhuys3725]

@@matsvanzelm7220 It went great. There are charge stations everywhere. I did not have a card so I had to install some apps. I learned to drive until I have only like 10% battery left, since it charges faster that way. Congrats on your new car! 🤩

[@Tberg76]

It does follow speed signs, hold the button for 3 seconds to activate. Works perfectly 👍

[@FernandoMiguel]

3 seconds where?

[@deansawyer3575]

I have only recently discovered your channel and I must say that it is excellent in every respect, I subscribed immediately and look forward to watching your previous reviews and your future content. Thanks for your relaxed, honest and informative no nonsense in-depth presentations, without a doubt one of the top reviewers on KZbin in my opinion. The Renault E-Scenic is a great car, I had a test drive this week and was extremely impressed and have to agree with your conclusion, I liked it so much that I have ordered one.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Great choice to go for the Scenic! 👍 You will enjoy it. I'm happy that you share your thoughts and really glad you enjoy what I do. Trying my best to create as good content as possible. Spread the word for me and stay tuned for more. 🙂⚡

[@guillaumekalfon9117]

I can't think of anything less interesting than 0-100. What I need to know is the real world range at 130 km/h on the motorway, in cold winter, with a full load of passengers and luggage

[@TimoteoCrnkovic]

Agree! Why nobody GIVES REAL use data

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

90% of the cases this range test I real range data for a lot of people. How often do you travel 130km/h with a fully packed car?

[@guillaumekalfon9117]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Typical EV propaganda question; it's not how often

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

You can't optimize your life after 10% of the scenarios. Then you will end up spending time and money on the wrong things, that's called sub optimizing.

[@guillaumekalfon9117]

@@ItsOnlyElectric typical EV propagandist "higher ground" stuff, telling me how I should lead my life. You can forget about that

[@mdshovel]

If you press and hold the "square" on the steering wheel ACC .. it will auto adjust speed according to Road Signs & Google maps. When Active, it puts a green A on the dash by the speed

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Nice Info !

[@TheChargeShow]

Awesome video. I mentioned this channel in one of my recent videos. Hope you don't mind. Keep up the awesome videos Efe.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Nice, will check it out! Of course I don't mind. 💪😀

[@ricardorsantos]

The only problem with this car: the price. I agree with you. Too expensive.

[@caleidoo]

As someone driving a lot of highway with a speed limit of 120 or 130km/u, this is still unusable. This Scenic looses half of its range compared to 100km/u.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@caleidoo it's a box. ☹️

[@axion8788]

So many cars are not available in America.

[@OPEN50OCEANCROSSING]

I v got the Alpine version since a month now…all is nice and well design for a great expérience in electric. My 1300km trip France-Portugal was good, eco mode, 20kw consumption, charge station IONITY for 20-25min. Plug on the front, it is easy and quick to Park for a charge…. I am an happy man😊

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Nice! Thanks for sharing that! 👍

[@jovialgent9963]

Is anyone going to test the more affordable smaller battery version?? Nice test btw 👍🏼

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

This was the first and currently only press car available in Sweden..will see if they bring one with the small pack

[@mdshovel]

I lease through work in UK ... this car in top Iconic trim is £200 a month less than my current Volvo XC40 Twin EV. So, guess what I take delivery of in a weeks time

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Sounds like a great deal

[@Chris-cp3gy]

I always thought Volvo overpriced in lease market. Like you I will be taking this as my next lease 👍

[@MrWillstauk]

Where did you lease?

[@mdshovel]

@@MrWillstauk Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Includes Insurance

[@AlanTov]

Nice car. Renault design is the best.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It's great

[@TassieEV]

Thanks for the review. Did you do a headlight test at night perchance? It's earlier sibling the Megane e-Tech only arrived in Australia this year so would imagine the Scenic e-Tech will be a year away yet definitely has improvements over the Megane though but good to hear your full review.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Did not test the headlights at night unfortunately. I like the Megane and the scenic is a notch up in most aspects. Love the exterior design on both. Hope you get it soon in 🇦🇺

[@garybibby2698]

Don’t call AC charging home charging tho. 22kw in public is great and often cheaper and ideal sweet spots between rapid and single phase AC.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

90% of the cases ac charging is done at home or at work. But of course It could be done at other places too.

[@GlassActivist]

22kW is indeed great for public chargers. We loved this in Northern Ireland with Renault Zoe.

[@rastislavvarga9908]

Actually I am Megane Etech owner, but Scenic is on my shortlist for next time purchase. But especially with juniper update, model Y from Tesla is still sitting on first place in the list. Question, what annoying me with Megane is that I am sitting in the car while charging and car is turning off the system after 5 minutes even when I am working with screen, so I have to push button to start system again. Thats awful!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Hmm that seems annoying. Could be fixed with SW

[@max_powers11]

Thanks for another honest intuitive review, really nice car 😁

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@FernandoMiguel]

Just like in the Megane, you can enable in the settings for it to auto adapt speed to traffic signs. But it is really rough increasing speed, so I have it always disabled

[@johanmarnfeldt5262]

5:36 What's the point of profiles if the settings you dial in is reset everytime you restart the engine?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It's regulated by law. The speed assist chimes needs to be active by default at every startup. So with this profile button you swiftly activate your personal settings.

[@johanmarnfeldt5262]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Do you mean that I can assign my settings profile to a button and by pressing that button i can quickly get rid of the speed assist warning?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@johanmarnfeldt5262 yes exactly. I show the button in the video.

[@itekani]

If I had to choose between performance, efficiency or charging speed, I choose efficiency any day. With that big battery and low consumption the charging speed becomes almost a non-issue. It just needs to deliver consistently in the cold with pre-heating. I wonder if does that?

[@martinnilsson5295]

After market value? No

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

The G9 charged good with pre heating in cold weather..I have tested that and expect the G6 to do the same.

[@itekani]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Good morning :) What do you think about Scenic?

[@peterhogstrom1636]

Hi. Do you know if this car has camping mode or parking heater or similar funktion.. You know have climate on in the car when it stand still?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Parking heater it has, with schedule. Not sure about camping mode, but don't think so.

[@Dqtube]

It is possible that we have lower specs on our market, but the base version with 87 kWh(with heat pump and 22kW AC) costs us €43k including tax.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

The car in the test is a techno with panoramic roof and drive assist.

[@graham5649]

Great video

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@toulax]

Weiß man eigentlich schon, ob auch ein elektrischer Grand Scenic kommen wird? Gleicher Radstand aber längeres Heck mit größerem Kofferraum wär Spitze! 😊 Wunschlänge 4,80 Meter bitte ❤

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Sooner or later I guess but haven't seen anything about a grand version so probably not close in time.

[@GlassActivist]

I think in UK people spend about 75% on motorways.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

ave journey in UK is 29 miles

[@saharkhosravi3525]

After two test drives, I’ve noticed that an important issue is consistently missing from your reviews - the poor quality of the rear camera. It’s a crucial feature for many drivers, yet it seems to be overlooked. Why is this never addressed?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

That's a good point. I actually noticed the poor resolution of but forgot to mention it in my reviews. Unfortunately there are many brands that still use poor cameras. The Taycan i tested the other day had even a worse setup.

[@GlassActivist]

Also, the loudest thing about the car is the windshield wipers, so loud!

[@MisterHansome]

The speed in fast-charging could be better (lets say in comparison with Model Y).

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Agree

[@johnmurphy9601]

Great review...thank you. We have a 2022 ev6 and will be trading up in January. The EV6 has been great, but the e scenic is making us consider it. I need to check the specs properly and I wonder is the e scenic bigger than the ev6?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It's not bigger than the ev6. It's a more compact design with a more airy cabin. A bit hard to describe in words. You need to try it

[@SeeliLeck3r]

Hej mate, thanks for the tests This infotainment is sick, I like it. Given the fact it's running on Android, it would be so cool if my C40 could have the same 🤓 Still, those damn French guys keep putting the drive on the front axel, so cultural (and I know exactly what I'm talking about 😅). Anyway, good work here 🙌

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

😂😂 So cultural!! I'm glad you said it first! 😅 But they are really killing it with Android R link integration. Looks and works so freaking good. What do you think about the efficiency?

[@SeeliLeck3r]

@@ItsOnlyElectric efficiency looks great. I wish my C40 had the same. My god this car is so not efficient 🫠😭

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@SeeliLeck3r impressive! That is really Tesla ot MEB efficiency! Sadly the charging is a bit too slow.

[@mikkeldolbak5589]

Really good video thank you.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rossbennett76]

Does having the radio on reduce range if so, how much by?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

No that's negligible

[@Adamexpol]

Finally someone made range test with this car... Thanks. P.S. What range can I expect at 120 km/h on autobahn?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I would say just below 400km in 120km/h.

[@wakeywarrior]

I never thought I’d consider a Renault but this is the only car tempting me away from Tesla

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

What's the main reasons?

[@wakeywarrior]

@@ItsOnlyElectric the range for the money. 360 miles is nearly 100 more than the M3 RWD for the same money. Practical family car, but lose the Tesla network and updates. 🤔

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@wakeywarrior thanks for sharing! Software updates partly compensated by running Android. Majority of the Tesla suoercharging network in Europe open for public.

[@wakeywarrior]

@@ItsOnlyElectric what do you think I’ll realistically get travelling at 68mph on UK motorways, in say 20 degrees, and say, 0 degrees? I’m thinking about 330 in 20 and maybe 290 in 0?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Guess around 390km in 20°C and 350km in 0°C

[@fakamada]

I see that the battery is fairly large but still the 10-80 charging time is slow as hell. That is a huge no for me. Also the consumption seems to be low but we need the same with 120 kph. 90ish is not really a good speed for long distance.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Efficient car, but expect a lot higher consumption in 120. Estimate around 220kWh/100km. That will give 400km range.

[@fakamada]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Sure but channels like Bjorn Nyland always measures at 90 and 120. Your chart should include this if you ask me. 90 is more like cruising speed for single lane roads. 120 is a highway speed, which most of us use on European highways. I wonder how boxy shape affects the consumption, especially.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@fakamada my test is not a straight line 90 or 120 test. It's a mixed test and does show you what to expect in more everyday driving not only at constant speed. 90% of the time you don't drive at a constant 120 speed.

[@Zereniti77]

Charge rate seems to be pretty typical. Besides, there’s not really any point in measuring charging from 20% to 80%, as you don’t drive the car with percentages, you drive with kWh. It would make more sense to measure (for example) how long does it take to charge 200km of range. If we just measure percentages, we are giving advantage to cars with small batteries, while penalizing cars with larger batteries, like Renault here. I mean, 20-80% on this Renault is about 52.2kwh. Is a car with 60 kWh battery (that would need to recharge 36kwh) better, if it charges faster from 20% to 80%?

[@fakamada]

@@Zereniti77 I don't charge 20-80, it is pretty pointless. 10-80 is the optimum charging cycle. Charge rate is not pretty typical. Have you seen the updated Ioniq 5, with 84 kW battery? Have you noticed how fast it charges from 10 to 80? I don't think you noticed it. Even the pre-facelift model charges 77 kW battery in 18 minutes. Moreover; I said "the battery is fairly large". You are missing the points here.

[@zatara300]

Is posible to get it 4 wheeler drive? Thanks

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Hi, no only FWD.

[@zatara300]

@@ItsOnlyElectric thanks, then is not for me

[@johanw1980]

Can't you adjust the height of the chair?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Yes you can.

[@johanw1980]

​@@ItsOnlyElectric then its still to low to the floor? Or does raising the chair give other issues?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@johanw1980 for me its low to the floor in general compared to other models. Meaning ymthst my driver setting is closer to the floor than what I'm used to.

[@marcwinner567]

Great test! Shame on the price though. This could be an alternative for me but I cant just bring myself to buying things that I dont feel are priced right.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

What would be a fair price according to you?

[@marcwinner567]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Price is obviously in the eye of the beholder and almost all EVs are kind of expensive. But maybe 10-15% cheaper imo. What do you think?

[@marcwinner567]

Also I am referring to the Iconic long range edition. The entry model is obviously cheaper but I would like to have the bigger battery.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@marcwinner567 10% would be enough I think 🤔

[@flaw3dgenius222]

I need to figure out how to turn off the chimes for going over the speed limit. While they aint to annoying id much prefer to live without them.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

You do that buy customizing the perso drive assist settings. You activate it with the button to the left of the steering wheels.

[@flaw3dgenius222]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Thanks mate, looking forward to figuring it out. So we cannot switch it off in Eco/Sport etc?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@flaw3dgenius222 no it's two different settings. Drive assist systems is not part of the drive mode

[@2kMario]

Renault did the job well , what about AWD model ?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

There's no AWD model

[@2kMario]

@@ItsOnlyElectric It is very sad news

[@gustavopedrosa81]

This or xpeng G6 or Tesla Y? That's the question

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Two very different cars. More comfort and performance + better charging in the g6. Scenic looks better and has better range in lower speeds.

[@Woodmaster1956]

Yea it should be cheaper. But so should food. And we all should be paid more. Look around - all cars cost silly money now.

[@baronnolo7467]

nice comsumption, at what speed? 60kmh? my enyaq is having also a consumption 13kwh. the reel consumpton is the most interesting think, but ALL tester showing the same.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Did you even watch the video? Doing this test for all cars (over 40 EVs tested).

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Tack!🙏

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Tackar! 😀

[@timrothwell33]

Why do people use kWh/100km rather than km/kWh? The latter is like the km/ltr of today's ICE vehicles

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

KWh/km is the more common measurement that currently used.

[@timrothwell33]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Yes, I see everyone uses it but I don't understand why. When referring to the fuel usage in an ICEvehicle we didn't use ltr/100km

[@razvanlex]

@@timrothwell33 Yes, of course we do. Where do you live, UK? Most cars in Europe show how many litres were used for 100 km. For me km/litre doesn't mean anything.

[@clipsonplextorfield3230]

Thats the verry lowest consumption i have seen on this ev. All other test are much higher and even going verry bad extreem on highway speed of around 24kWh (almost chinese values)

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

24 that's in 120 I guess. It has a. Ett high and flat front which kills the range at high speeds.

[@flow_rush72]

Great looking car on the outside but the inside doesn’t appeal to me at all. Instrument panel looks blocky and there’s a jungle of stalks behind the wheel. Don’t like the sustainable upholstery either.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It's a blocky design as the outside. I would like it to have the media controls on the steering wheel as most other manufacturers to get rid of one stalk.

[@razvanlex]

@@ItsOnlyElectric For a Renault user that is not a problem. I prefer that kind of audio stalk, older versions changed the source and controlled the call/answer button also. When you get used to it it's great and simple. You don't have to look at it as you sometimes do with the ones on the steering wheel and you can control it regardless of the position of the steering wheel. I drive a Volvo now and when in a roundabout the buttons are on the other side and upside down. Keyless go/entry also are better on the Renault.

[@Princeofmath]

Is it NIO car ?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

😂

[@dmpanis]

Come one they don't even get the charging port position right. How is someone supposed to charge when parked next to a wall? My garage has 12 parking spots half of them cannot accomondate that position in the charging port. Nosense...

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Perfect for supercharging. Backing in and it's free. But dependent on the cable length

[@dmpanis]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Half of people charging at home will not be able to charge. Silly thing to miss on sales.

[@SaranazJavid]

Who do not you mention the poor quality of rear camera?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

That's a good point. Unfortunately there are a lot of brands with even worse cameras. 😔

[@TBKR90]

Which trim is this scenic?

[@max_powers11]

I believe that's the techno

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Yes, techo with Harman sound, pano roof and drive assist as add-ons on top of techno.

[@TBKR90]

@@ItsOnlyElectric that’s strange it doesn’t let us add the panoramic roof on the techno version here in the UK 😣

[@mrm5183]

@@max_powers11 Not if you’re in the UK which it seems you could be. The Techno is bottom of the range which this isn’t. In the UK this car is the top spec Iconic and the only one with the Panoramic roof, rear view mirror camera and 360 cam

[@max_powers11]

@mrm5183 I think the techno is the only one with those wheels. Bit of a head scratcher but as usual the uk citizens get screwed over with less kit from manufacturers so no surprises.

[@RWBHere]

It's definitely too expensive, and will struggle in competition with some of the Chinese cars which are coming into Europe now.

[@EJFJ-Corporation]

Lol, it is a Renault, not a car, not a Nio, not a very good Xpeng!