Ooh la la? Renault Megane E-tech: first impressions

[@MrEV]

If you'd like to get a car from Onto yourself, use the code 31af4 to get £100 off for us both: on.to Thank you! It helps pay for this expensive hobby of mine!

[@ISuperTed]

Yes but the real question is does Flaviana like it? You know who’s opinion we’re waiting for 😂

[@dlschgo]

The "Why is it so dark back here?" wasn't a good start.

[@80y3r9]

She didn't like it when he took her to the back seat

[@MrEV]

Full Flaviana review coming soonish.

[@SteveMorton]

I have a Megane E-Tech EV60 Iconic model here in France (LHD) I don't think of it as an SUV, more like a large hatchback. Mine has the full size infotainment screen and a camera for the rear view mirror. The audio stalk with the wheel is a Renault thing from the 1990's! I had the same on my Meganic Scenic. We have had ours for over 6 weeks and done just over 1000 km and no issues and really liking the car.

[@MrEV]

Great to hear! Strangely, the only other Renault I've driven is the old Zoe and I don't remember it having the same style audio stalk. Perhaps it did... my memory is terrible!

[@Brandofviti]

Norwegian here, techno owner(same equipment as you though :) ). Agree with you on everything Done 5k and loving it. It is simply great. As for not a long ride. I live in Western Norway. Driving through to Copenhagen from here will take me one and an half hour longer than in an ice. But thats a lie. It would take 13 hours of straight driving to get there. I would never drive that long without stopping to eat, or just take a breather from driving ICE or not. So.. would I be faster in the ICE? Maybe somewhat.. but I don't get why it should be a race.

[@Banyan314]

Great little car, My wife loves her Megane.

[@jonmackrell6659]

Great to see EVs being enjoyed in the real world with a bit of family personality as always! Just wish your reviews wouldn't be so complimentary about your LEAF - I'm trying to decide what to replace mine with but seems there's no obvious affordable option without some kind of compromise in efficiency/build quality/interior design issues.

[@markcrossland7203]

I’ve got the equilibre version and the zappi. Charging with the zappi on a schedule doesn’t work. Myenergi and Renault looking into it. Also there is a knocking sound from rarer suspension when you come if a large speed bump. Park button can get stuck but the rest it’s good. Driving us a pleasure. You can get 4+ mpkw but you have to drive efficiently.

[@MrEV]

That's interesting you mention that. I found it did something weird when I charged on a schedule (it kept 'clicking') but did actually work. I've not had a chance to try it again but that's good to know.

[@markcrossland7203]

There’s a whole thread on that subject in the myenergu forum. Yes the dreaded charge delayed. Amazed you got yours to with first time. Other people are pulling the hair out

[@markcrossland7203]

It’s hit and miss. Fast charging is generally reliable and eco mode, but sometimes you have to keep unplugging it or start with fast mode and then switch to eco ( as we’ve started getting solar excess). You’ll probably hear from other users about this. Be good if you can mention it in video.

[@roderickmain9697]

When I remember my dads cars from way back when, none of them had particularly good rear windows. Having said that, I think I've become "spoiled" in recent years by having cars with glass roofs or glass hatchebacks....or both. If I get into a rear seat of car now and its dark, i start feeling a little claustrophobic. But otherwise, looks good. Might be one for "the list" when I'm up for a new car.

[@cloggsy1971]

My daughter has the ‘First Edition’ version of this car. Gorgeous car! I have car envy against my MG4 Trophy 😢 It’s like getting out of a Rolls Royce and getting in a Fisher Price car 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@garybibby2698]

Which ones fisher price? The MG or Renault?

[@cloggsy1971]

@@garybibby2698 MG. The quality in the Renault is lovely 👍🏻

[@garybibby2698]

@@cloggsy1971 I thought so. I was amazed at mine, how far they’ve come.

[@MrEV]

That's interesting. I've yet to try an MG4. I'm sure you get far more for your money with the MG4 though!

[@cloggsy1971]

@@MrEV Oh 100% 👍🏻

[@kevinn1158]

You should have had your team (cough Flaviana) wash the car for you between shoots... Thanks for the video! Actually wait, a video of you asking Flaviana to wash the car would have been fun. 😂 It's a like night time. haha. ok gorgeous family I have to admit.

[@lenimbery7038]

Lol “not someone with coconuts”. Python fan here from Canada who gets it!

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Thanks for this Andrew. We are starting to see the Megan e-tech on the roads here in France but like most EVs of this size (New Kia Niro EV included) they are €10K more than petrol equivalents like the Qashqai, T-Roc, Peugeot 3008 etc). ..I am still plodding on with our 4 year old e-Niro which I know you ran one of for 2 years. Will be interested to get your impressions of how the Renault compares with that car. I get the impression from other reviewers that it is a really solid car that drives well and is very quiet. What puts me off, apart from the outrageous price, is the small back window and less space in the back than the e-Niro.

[@avidviewer1]

Very interesting initial review. Thanks! But you certainly made us wait for the star attraction, didn't you? I was beginning to despair, but thankfully at 16:50 my day was complete and I was able to relax and enjoy the last part of the video #wewantFlaviana 🤣😂🤣

[@mikelodge1957]

Hi Andrew , great video, I have test driven the new Megane and really liked it, full of useful tech and was told by the Salesman that Renault had concentrated on this car over their other models to create 🥲a car that puts Renault up there with the best, the pan roof option is essential though, Flaviana is right but does she like it 😀

[@TheMrMarkW]

Genuine Laugh out Loud moment 'Yes, that's a horse going by. Not someone with coconuts'. Great review.

[@calumthornton1918]

If you want a quieter pub on the way back from Dorset, The Anvil on the A354 has Instavolt hub across the road and The Bull in Downton on the A338 has some Osprey chargers.

[@jason8966]

"Not someone with coconuts" Well done sir

[@alexb2612]

I've got the Iconic in Silver Grey with black roof. Lovely car

[@MrEV]

Congratulations! Great choice.

[@drxym]

Renault didn't do themselves any favours using a gimped touch screen for the RHD version

[@TeesTrev]

Great review Andrew. I was on the waiting list and got a launch edition which has a 360 degree camera which is brilliant and a rear view camera which gets over the small rear window problem. You are the only reviewer I have seen (and I have seen a good number ) who mentioned the warning sound coming from the speaker nearest the potential collision object so good spot you. Keep up the great work and I look forward to your good lady's opinion . I really like mine and gave up a CCS charge connector when I arrived at a charge point to a Tesla because I knew I could charge faster than him on AC as you rightly say it's a very big plus point many reviewers miss.

[@peterbrook6866]

Great review Andrew. I'm quite interested in this but really shocked by the efficiency. Has it improved at all?

[@MrEV]

I need to do some more tests. I'm wondering if it's just the display that's wrong and it's actually more efficient than it's letting on!

[@SparkySven]

I'm a new sub and only saw two vids about the Renault of you but if not covered yet I would love to see if it has addaptive cruise control and how it works and does it recognize speed limits sings and show it the road you are traveling or even that cruise control keeps it at that limit... do the wipers go automtically? Lights go to high & low beam automatically? Do all doors lock once you start driving? Great video's keep it up. I'm from Belgium and this car could become my next company car. (I hope).

[@TommyBoay]

Hey Andrew. A french EV channel made a side-by-side road-trip between the Megane and new Niro EV. Despite pretty big gaps in the technical specs, both cars ended up travelling those 620 kms in pretty much the same time. So yes, the Megane is a bit disappointing (probably due to these gigantic wheels that I consider too big for this car size) but still in the game for versatile good EVs. The overall consumption is not far from a model 3 standard range (but the Tesla beats competition on charging).

[@MrEV]

That's good to know!

[@garybibby2698]

I watched that too. Model 3 standard causes queues at our workplace chargers as it only takes 7kwAC. Mégane charges three times faster on the right supply.

[@garybibby2698]

I watched that too. Model 3 standard causes queues at our workplace chargers as it only takes 7kwAC. Mégane charges three times faster on the right supply.

[@matthewanderson895]

Waitrose Car Park in Canterbury - the ultimate testing site for parking assist technologies. 😂. Looking forward to the efficiency update.

[@MrEV]

Something I didn't mention in this first impressions video is just how good the turning circle is. It makes parking in that tight Waitrose car park a breeze!

[@Brightsparks1960]

I do like the styling compared to many of the other manufactuers rounded designs. The interior also appeals with modern design and usable buttons which is great to see given the move to all touch screens. Certainly a car I would consider. A very useful review and the dark interior colours and shalow rear windows did highlight the slight challenge with the lack of an airy / light feel. May possibly be addressed with a lighter interior colour if available and a panoramic sunroof .... more expense! We need the Flaviana take on the car

[@bill_heywood]

Not only did they give the UK a poverty spec, but they inflated the prices too

[@nealy2815]

Lovely looking car.

[@Paris__]

A superb review....Well done! I've just ordered the Top-of the -Range Iconic model in th UK (with that excellent Heat Pump). It was a straight choice between a Tesla Model 3 or the Megane, both were the same price.....No contest! The sterile, poor build quality, horrid interior, ugly Tesla is so dated compared to the Renault. It's tech is so 'yesterday'. Brilliant move by Renault going to the experts, Google! By the way, Renault say the 0-60 time is 7.5 Sec, but independent reviewers have clocked it at 6.9 Sec (that's Mini Cooper S territory, but with that lovely instant torque).......how typically French, underplaying!

[@bcm70]

I was going to buy one of these to replace my Megane RS as a daily driver, but here in Australia the pricing is rubbish. It's not far off the amount we paid for our Model Y. Can't justify it for that sort of money. Shame because I think Renault have hit it out of the park design wise.

[@bill_heywood]

Amen. Beautiful car, not very practical and far too expensive in the UK too

[@MrEV]

Wow, yes - the Model Y is a lot more car for the money when you consider the Supercharger network.

[@AlanTov]

@@MrEVbut would you want to give far right extremist Musk any of your money?

[@Zmywak]

Great looking car! Waiting for Flaviana's review! Also, I am curious, when You're going to get Kia EV6 🎉

[@carlarrowsmith]

There is a lot to like about the Megane E-tech. Looks are good but ergonomics or me were dreadful, everything is so low, it reminded me of how uncomfortable the old Eurostar trains were. The Zoe was such an excellent first EV effort, I'd have one any day over the Megane.

[@toad008]

Nice simple review and nice car. But I would never bother with one because our 4 year old Kona regularly gets 4.5 and we have even had 5.5 gently cruising Scotland. How do Kia/ Hyundai do it ?

[@MrEV]

Baffling isn't it. And it's not even EV-exclusive architecture! Absolute magic.

[@joshbridges8410]

​​@@MrEVt worries me as I'm in a Kia Soul EV, (Niro underneath). This year I'll be taking a new company car and have narrowed the big list down to the Ionic 5 (small battery RWD) and the Model 3 (standard range RWD). Don't expect to get the numbers I have been getting so far 🙃

[@Nomad_Soul_]

About the inner miror. In FR, we have 2 possibilities. Position 1 : a classic miror. Position 2 : the miror becomes a crean works with the back camera. You push/ pull the mirror a little. Not in UK ?.

[@Popdog76]

I believe this is on the top spec only in the U.K. unfortunately the U.K. cars are under spec vs the cars sold in France

[@markcrossland7203]

I’ve found the infotainment system is not very well designed with that small screen, like scrolling down albums from the list and searching for tracks. Also I bought a new 64GB USB stick and every time you get in the car, it doesn’t recognise it initially. It needs an update so you can customise the fonts and add a scroll bar, but has no update since I got it beginning of jan

[@MrEV]

Good point. The screen could do with being a little larger. Trying to search for an address takes up 95% of the screen!

[@knowledgebyte]

My little e-golf regularly did 4.1 KWH and even managed 5.4 on warm summer days. BTW, why not start to do some shows around the best wall chargers and how much per day/week it costs to own an EV? I’ve just replaced my old Rolec wall charger and put in a new Tesla one. Very easy to install, as the plumbing was already done.

[@CymruDad]

What good timing - my current lease ends in January so I’m looking for a new car, and the Megane is one of the considerations. A good early impressions vid - looking forward to more videos. Once thing I am interested in is the space in the back - does it feel claustrophobic as well as a bit dark (got two boys who can be a little car sick sometimes!)?

[@MrEV]

I really need to hurry with the full review! I wouldn’t say it’s claustrophobic particularly. I just asked Flaviana and she snapped “I don’t know. I don’t remember. I don’t like the car.” 😀 Best you test drive it though because I’d say it’s a great all-rounder.

[@CymruDad]

@@MrEV Looking forward to it. Love the reply by Flaviana 😆 We currently have the Leaf Mk2, and the back seats are ok and managable, but can be a bit tight with both boys and their bags etc in there (plus dog in boot). So long as it doesn’t have less space then that it’ll be ok. We plan to go and look at one at a dealership for sure, probably in T Wells.

[@elektrischverhaal5166]

Luckily you were still wearing the same sweater 😊 after that couple of weeks

[@MrEV]

I’m going for consistency! It’s the mustard jumper or a branded fleece. 😀

[@tundeanjorin5763]

Hi Andrew Thank you for sharing the information about your electric Renault car. Do you know of any good electric charging companies that do offer discounts on charging electric car vehicles?

[@MrEV]

You mean rapid charging? Go to elli.eco as they have a subscription plan that enables cheap charging at IONITY and others.

[@AlanTov]

I had one of these on pre order. But the pricing was madness. So I bought a new Niro EV instead. Still pricey but much more substance. Imo.

[@MrEV]

Funny that someone else has said much the same thing. Difficult to compete with the Niro - it's an amazing machine.

[@Joe-ud2hb]

Hi Jimmy, just wondering if you're getting good range from the Niro EV, a friend of mine traded up from an Eniro to one & range is disappointing.

[@AlanTov]

@@Joe-ud2hb there are some reports that the new Niro EV seems a little less efficient. I would be cautious because most people bought them in Autumn, Winter, so I would wait a while to judge. My last car was an ID3 and the Niro is 5% or so more efficient imo.

[@Joe-ud2hb]

@@AlanTov That's good to hear - he has an ESoul also with 100k kms & when both fully charged side by side @ 5°c Niro showing 320kms & ESoul 420. Do you find a bit of road noise more so than the ID, the Koreans have good efficiency I've an Eniro myself 👍

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

Those rear seats look tall, maybe if they chopped 2-3 inches off them then maybe there'd be more feeling of space and light. Great video.

[@TheEVside]

Good review personally don’t like the interior exterior good and no good if it can’t fit the periferoles lol

[@wilkoone9155]

I took a test drive in one & I found the rear window far too restricted, which would be a deal breaker for me I'm afraid, my Zoe has a great view by comparison.

[@uuf361]

Get one with the rear view camera - problem solved

[@wilkoone9155]

@@uuf361 I'm sorry, this is a serious safety issue - I will not buy a car with a small rear window which is why I didn't buy the Jaguar iPace & I won't be buying a new #RenaultMegane, a camera doesn't cut it I'm afraid.

[@rustyjoints4857]

@@uuf361I wonder if it’s possible to view this while driving?

[@uuf361]

@@rustyjoints4857 Yes, certainly on my test drive

[@timbo6334]

Love your videos. Quick question. We have dogs. Does the boot have a raised floor you can add to create a flat load area?

[@shuttayerface503]

The iconic has a rear view camera built in to see even when people are blocking the rear view out

[@shikoku14]

They surely could have got another couple of stalks on the left side of the steering wheel, for symmetry and shits and giggles 🙂

[@Olivarus238]

A good relaxed, but still informative review. I like a lot about this car, including the google maps, displays and especially the buttons!! But it is dark inside and the efficiency is worrying. I'll stick with my MG5 LR for now, it has buttons, much better efficiency, space and is lighter inside. Oh, and a rear armrest! That settles it 😅

[@koek1122]

Hey Andrew. Could you review the kia niro ev 2023. I think you'll love it and so will your wife. I can promise you that. It just arrived today and ive been loving itt.. And listen to this: i had an average consumption, while driving 90/95 km per hour, 15 kwh per 100 km's. In miles that would be around like what 4.4 miles per kw? I think thats pretty damn amazing.

[@MrEV]

It doesn't surprise me at all. I still find the e-Niro's efficiency an absolute wonder and we loved our old one. I will try to get hold of a new one to test.

[@cal_lywal]

Thanks Andrew... This is on my list as potential e208 replacement early next year. I drove one a while back but can't remember... does the parking camera allow you to look 'around' the car? Side, front cameras etc?

[@MrEV]

I believe the top spec “Launch Edition” has a 360° camera, but not this one sadly.

[@cosettapessa6417]

Nice video! ❤ True this is a nice competitor

[@josephcullen2512]

That beeping where the object is thing is brill. Kinda obvious like all cars should do it. But good that this one does anyway

[@Fearnstein]

Can’t wait for Flaviana’s review

[@willielarsson9651]

Good video but I'm told that the UK model has a smaller screen and doesn't come with a heat pump..?

[@MrEV]

Yes, I don't know why they made the screen smaller for the UK. As for the heat pump, it is in the top spec version now I think.

[@johngowers8045]

I look at it at local dealer not like seats fold down not flat a big lip Spec good so hope they change seats for a flat floor

[@rogerford30]

Nice down to earth review 👍👍👍

[@vhol93]

Excited to hear about this one

[@bryandavies6074]

Great review.

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

Looking at getting a new EV soon, this is possibly top of my list (techno spec)but also looking at the current leaf as there is just something about it I love, but just seems a bit dated in some ways nowadays. Any recommendations which you would get between the two?

[@MrEV]

I really love the Leaf but there are increasingly fewer ChaDeMo chargers these days, so I'd go for the Megane. The in-built Google Maps with route planning (including charging stops) also beats the Leaf.

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@MrEV thanks a lot. :)

[@CROWAIRSOFTNI]

ps s23 ultra has 8k camera recording 🎉 i love the megane i was expecting a tiny csr then the dealer showed me it and its almost like a mini suv

[@edenviews]

It's a great looking car, packed with plenty of tech, indeed. I have only seen one on the road, though went to the official launch. The profiteroles will surely fit in the large area under the arm rest? Hahaha. The price would put most off, perhaps, hence the onto try-out suiting some.

[@rustyjoints4857]

Thanks for the review, this would be a potential ZOE replacement if or when. Not sure when this was filmed but 3.6 for efficiency seems good to me, considering I’m only getting 3.5 from the ZOE at the moment (and that’s an efficient car by all standards!). Also worth mentioning even though the it is dark in the back they have finally incorporated interior lights! 😮

[@MrEV]

I suppose the efficiency is okay, it’s just nowhere near as good as my old e-Niro. In fact, my old Leaf even gets 3.8 miles/kWh - and that’s in the depths of winter! This was filmed just a couple of weeks ago and it’s not very cold, so that’s why I feel it should be better. New Megane models do have a heat pump option apparently so I’d go for that.

[@tarbat]

@@MrEV Getting 4.4 mi/kWh in our Megane eTech LE in the cold north of Scotland. 3.6 doesn’t seem right.

[@davidspencer7254]

You may well not get better efficiency with the Megane if that's all you get with the Zoe. The 5 and its derivatives are coming and would, according to the specs which might be as truthful as a 2015 VW diesel emissions report, be the jewel in the Renault crown for ex Zoe owners.

[@choshun8]

My Zoe was averaging 3.6 until the recent jump in temps where it went to 4.3 but has gone back to 3.9 today. Last summer saw close to 4.9 briefly .Bjorne nyland said that the Megane is more efficient than the Zoe but looks like it’ll only be similar

[@TiberiusDarkforge]

Another great video! One thing I've been curious about with the Onto deals is, do you still retain No Claims Bonus for insurance purposes? You mention that the monthly price you pay for the car includes insurance and access to Shell, etc, so what will the situation be if you decide to buy again in the future? Would you be starting again with zero No Claims?

[@MrEV]

That's a really good point. You should keep the NCB from your previous 'normal' insurance policy for up to two years I believe, although maybe all insurance companies have different expiry times? I'm not sure.

[@mozzaev]

OntO can provide you a letter saying you have had no claims on the fleet insurance and a lot of insurers will accept it for your NCB.. Its the same as going from a Company car on a companies insurance to your own :)

[@flashback9966]

I've never seen so many buttons, levers and paddles in an EV. Come to think of it, in any car!. If that's what you are into you will be very, very happy. . .

[@IntelligentLandscaping]

Did you get the Tesla? Looking forward to seeing your videos but shame you can't get the model y

[@MrEV]

The Tesla was just a short-term rental. I'll publish the video of the Model 3 trip to Italy soonish.

[@blobstrom]

Are those steering wheel buttons taptic like the VW ID range and if yes are you accidentally catching them?

[@MrEV]

No, they’re proper buttons thankfully!

[@tkskater1]

I've heard and seen people report trouble with the charger being stuck at fast charge stations. Maybe it's worth it to do extra fast charging just to try and see if your cable gets stuck? (not that I wish this upon you of course, but ya know, for science!)

[@MrEV]

I've rapid charged twice and had no issues. I'll report back if I have problems!

[@paulhannaford3657]

Great video. I like the look of the ev Megane but I think it’s very pricey & uk models get the small touch screen. 👍

[@MrEV]

I wasn't aware the Megane had a smaller screen in RHD variants. That explains some of the questionable user interface choices then! With the keyboard on when searching for a location, it's only possible to see half of one result!

[@jogurtnaturalny]

Monty Python reference 🙂

[@briangriffiths114]

As from 1st February 2023, the Iconic version has been fitted with a heat pump that "maximises driving range up to 9% in cold weather", according to Renault UK's press release. Great review and lovely car, but the poor efficiency would put me off buying one no matter how much clever tech Renault has installed.

[@johnmanderson2060]

The Flaviana test is critical 😂

[@sevesellors2831]

Great styling very smart, but I found car a bit tight and seats not as comfortable as I’d hoped it’s also around £40,000, but the real opinion will be from Flaviana that’s the one that counts.

[@andrewuk]

Would it be possible for you to try and ford mach e?

[@cannygrowabeard]

It seems a great car, but I was hopeful that the PCP and lease options would have been more affordable. I note that the EV40 and similarly the ID3 45kWh don’t appear to be coming to the UK. That’s a shame.

[@MrEV]

Unbelievable how much finance costs are right now. Thankfully used EVs are much cheaper now though.

[@cannygrowabeard]

Yeah, that’ll be why the finance costs are going nuts, that and interest rates obvs. There *are* deals to be had, but they are fleeting, and typically on the likes of Gen 1 VW ID3, probably getting shifted in anticipation of Gen 2.

[@mcstan101]

I didn't know the armrest moved forward thanks for showing me this.. lol I had my megane for 4 months now, best I got my so far is 3.7 miles to kwh, your right no heat pump but seen march they now give a option to have a heat pump.. when i got the car i was thinking all EV had heat pumps... i was so wrong..

[@MrEV]

I don't know why heat pumps aren't standard in all EVs. They should be trying to make them as efficient as possible.

[@tarbat]

@@MrEV Because you’d have to drive around 100,000 miles or more before you recouped the £1000 extra cost for the heat pump.

[@MrEV]

@@tarbat Fair point!

[@andyyoung814]

Ok And, but it’s Flavia who is the main reviewer 😉😂✔️

[@markcrossland7203]

Hi mr EV, from a Megane owner, when are you posting your next video, I’m keen to see what you think

[@MrEV]

Work commitments have meant I’ve been unable to make as many videos as I’d like. I’ll hopefully post a new vid about the Megane (which I really like by the way) later this month. How are you finding yours?

[@markcrossland7203]

@@MrEV yeah it’s been really good. Nice to drive and no problems except the zappi charging which is still an issue. Waiting for the OTA update to fix. Finding the touchscreen and buttons take a few goes to switch on/off. Wish the techno wasn’t so dart inside otherwise we would have got it.

[@MrEV]

Yes, that Zappi issue is infuriating! I find it glitchy with the Ohme I have too actually. Glad you’re enjoying it though. It goes back to Onto later this month but I’d love to keep it.

[@meminvalle2248]

Hello. Do you. Test. New. Plug & hybrid. Mitsubishi outlander??

[@MrEV]

No, I won’t be testing any hybrids.

[@colingoode3702]

The lack of a sunroof to brighten up that dark interior & the high price for what is a 5 door hatch puts me off the Megane. Neverther less I would probably like to have a test drive to make sure. I test drove a BYD Atto3 earlier this week (in the UK) which is far better spec'd (pano roof, LFP battery & heat pump as std), and is bigger for similar money. Plain Jane exterior meets mad interior. Whether you would want to buy one is another matter. It's another Chinese car that is £10k more expensive in the UK than elsewhere in RHD countries like OZ.

[@MrEV]

I struggle to get too enthused by the BYDs. As you say, the Atto's interior is mad! I'm glad there's competition coming though.

[@Retrieverneil]

Are you going to do review on Skoda Enyaq

[@Petelmrg]

We to the (excruciating) launch at a local dealer but found that although the volume by litres of the boot was large, the shape meant you couldn't get a wheelchair in without folding the seats - so size isn't everything... Also, I think as you have these cars for a while you should concentrate more on the 'living with' angle than the stuff all the other new car reviewers do as your 'speciality' - the professional journalists all cover the same stuff over and over again - just an opinion.

[@QALibrary]

very good review

[@TassieEV]

Monty Python & the Holy Grail entered your video. ;) Can also tow 900kg. Runs the Android Automotive system, not same as Android Auto more a whole vehicle OS I believe that Google of course developed. Headroom great unless you're tall unfortunately. :( Flaviana is in it!! (even if only briefly) Will you go to FCL South this year go with Flaviana?(not that I will be there being half-way around the globe but would be cool one year)

[@MrEV]

I'll be at FCL South, yes. No Flaviana though. She's not forgiven me for dragging her to one a previous year!

[@mikadavies660]

Totally understand trying various cars and it is a brilliant way of testing various cars.... However, £799/mth is a tad strong!! My lease is £285/mth with a £2,000 deposit. 8,000 miles per year. Lease is over 30 months.... Yes, the insurance (£440/yr) and electric is £35/mth is additional. But you will have paid £24,000 over 30mths and I will have paid £10,700

[@MrEV]

When did you get your lease? Onto aren't actually too far off with their prices when I look around. Looking at Leaseplan as an example, a Megane of the same spec is £825/month. That's 1 month upfront, 24 months, 10k miles/year, with maintenance. Obviously a longer lease will be cheaper but I think all leases at the moment are just stupid money.

[@mikadavies660]

@Andrew Till / Mr. EV I signed up for the lease in October and the car arrived in January. Recently the prices have increased, but Leaseloco still show the Megane for around £340/mth. Every so often they do special deals. So getting below £300/mth is still possible. 24mth & 36mth deals are usually the time periods ... I got mine by calling directly and was offered 30mths at the best possible rate.

[@MrEV]

@@mikadavies660 Great tip about Leaseloco! So it's £551.47/month for two years on the Megane then, with 1 month upfront. (I'm always trying to match the Onto terms as much as possible!)

[@mikadavies660]

@Andrew Till / Mr. EV Best thing with leaseloco is to sign in and sit back. Every so often they will offer special deals. Most are NOT special. Now and again there will be a good one. The best way to test the deal...is to call the leasing company directly and ask "what is the optimum length of hire?" As the really best deal might still be a different number of months from those advertised. Annual mileage and months all matter. Deposits definitely do not need to be large and can also be negotiated. Good Hunting.

[@bill_heywood]

I really liked the Megane e-tech when I went to a launch event at my local dealership. It looks incredible inside and out and oozes quality What I just don’t understand is why they have made it so narrow, it is narrower than a Zoe and narrower than a Nissan Ariya which is on the same platform. This sounds minor, but I have 3 kids to fit across the back and they wouldn’t in any comfort. I also need to fit a large hockey goalkeeping bag in the boot and it wouldn’t fit between the wheel wells - it fits in a Renault Scenic with room to spare. What were Renault thinking for what is meant to be a 5 door family hatchback? As Andrew mentions space, when I sat in the back I couldn’t fit my feet properly under the front seats So a beautiful, but flawed and £5k too expensive near miss for me

[@firstnamelastname9631]

Everyone that climbs onto a Megane thinks the interior is dark -couldn't the designers have noticed that?

[@theta2170]

I just can't see how these subscription services even begin to be a sensible option. I get that 'everything' is included, but you are maximising your monthly expenditure, which isn't overly sensible right now. £800/m for a Renault is absolutely insane.

[@MrEV]

I agree it’s a lot of money, but if I were to do a standard lease it’d cost about the same but I’d have an upfront payment, be locked into a two year contract, and no insurance or charging would be included.

[@theta2170]

@@MrEV A standard term lease of one of these would not even come close to £800/m. In fact, I just looked and you can do 2 years, 5k miles, 1.4k upfront for £470/m. The insurance is probably quite cheap for a car this size. The ONLY benefit is flexibility if you really must change cars every other month.

[@IDann1]

The Original Renault Zoe’s charge at 43 kW AC, are there any other cars similar

[@MrEV]

I'm pretty definite the old Zoe is unique for charging at 43kW.

[@peterwells2142]

Renault have a patent on (using the motor windings I think) three phase ac fast charging

[@bshah4831]

We decided not to buy the Megane electric because at the time no heat pump, no reverse screen on the rear view mirror option, limited range and rear space limited. We now gave the 77kw Cupra Born V3 with heat pump and Michelin sports tyres.

[@MrEV]

How are you finding it? The Born must be great fun to drive.

[@jamesbowskill362]

Good luck pal......traders have an inherent dislike of taking in for part ex any renaults due to dodgy electrics.......as an ev OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as I said good luck!

[@MrEV]

I’ve heard the same but I’ve not heard anything much bad about the Zoe so maybe their EVs are better?!

[@nickthorley1]

It doesn't look that different in terms of size to an id3 but the rear legroom / cabin space on the id3 is massive in comparison - on that basis would you say it's badly designed?

[@MrEV]

The ID.3 is a little longer (by 61mm!) but it certainly feels better for back-seat passengers. That said, you get a bigger boot in the Megane. I wouldn't say the Megane is badly designed at all - in fact, for some families it'll be the better choice given the boot size. Difficult to choose between the two, but in terms of infotainment/buttons/tech I'd say the Megane wins; for passenger comfort and ride I think the ID.3 is better.

[@nickthorley1]

@@MrEV thanks. Sorry didn't mean the whole car was badly designed ( actually like the Megane) just meant the interior space. Like you say I guess you choose between interior space or boot

[@BikeParkLane]

Pricey

[@tjw52x]

I've heard that the Mégane doesn't have the same instant torque that most electric cars have got, was this true in your experience?

[@MrEV]

Its Eco mode feels more sluggish than it did in the e-Niro or IONIQ 5, but put it into Sport mode (or even Comfort) and it still has plenty of torque.

[@tjw52x]

@@MrEV Ok. Actually I've always wondered the same about the e-208, have you tried that one? As it only has 134bhp.

[@MrEV]

@@tjw52x I tried the e-2008 (my friend has one) and that still had a bit of punch to it. Not the fastest car, but 0-30mph seemed quick enough.

[@tjw52x]

@@MrEV Ok, thanks very much. I really want to try to Onto thing, but can only afford to do it once, so want to make sure it's a fun car to drive (and not as expensive as a Tesla!). It's a real shame they don't offer the Cupra Born or even the MG4.

[@pumpuppthevolume]

it's from the dark headliner

[@hamshackleton]

Please stop telling us how many litres fit in the boot. Nobody carries loose liquids around! Give us dimensions - length, height, width - in centimetres! Can I fit long flat things in, that are light and fragile? That's what matters to me!

[@garybibby2698]

I wish I’d just taken a pic of what I got in mine. A small electrical panel, two 100m drums of network cable, a beer crate sized box, a laptop rucksack, granny charger, on board espresso maker and still had about 10/15% of capacity left. It’s deep but I find it very useable.

[@MrEV]

I agree! My 'proper' review will do what I always do: stuff it with luggage and get out the tape measure.

[@dudmanjohn]

It doesn't look like a ground up EV design. The rear seats lack space and looks so dark in there. Ten years ago I was looking to buy a new car, not an EV back then, had a look at a Clio but claustrophobic in the back with a similar sized rear window to this Megane. Seemed to be a fashion at the time. Anyway, ended up buying a diesel (yes I know!) Skoda Roomster which is roomy 😊 and airy and has performed faultlessly. For some of us, that's all we need from a car. Am now retired and do less than 6000 miles annually. When the time comes to replace the Roomster the Megane will not be on my candidate list.

[@Roy-qn2ie]

Nice video but to be honest we cant make any sense of this car until Flaviana has said her piece.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Nice 👍

[@GeoffreyTrigg]

Any update on this

[@MrEV]

My proper review should be published next week.

[@GeoffreyTrigg]

Collecting my new Renault megane e-tech ev60 Iconic next friday

[@JohnCap523]

I’m getting 4.4 in my EV6.

[@MrEV]

That’s pretty good going as it’s a much bigger car than the Megane.

[@JohnCap523]

@@MrEV First long trip in it starting tomorrow so will be interesting to see how efficient it is at highway driving.

[@notbatman1001]

At least it's not brilliant green:)

[@MrEV]

I’d like it even more in brilliant green! 😀

[@TheRamblyChannel]

It’s a horse, not someone with coconuts 😂😂😂

[@oliverkentish9468]

"not someone with coconuts" :-D

[@damienhoneyford2088]

I've just bought one of these, having given up on my Ioniq 5 after it was at the dealership for 2.5 months when the ICCU failed. It's definitely smaller and darker than the Ioniq 5, but I felt like it handled well, felt comfortable and the Google infotainment is exceptional, at least compared to Hyundai's.

[@MrEV]

Good to hear you're enjoying it. The route planning is certainly better than Hyundai's sorry attempt! Such a shame about the problem you had with your IONIQ 5 though.

[@damienhoneyford2088]

@@MrEV I'm actually hoping to pick the Mégane up this week, fingers crossed! Seems like the ICCU failures in the Ioniq 5 (and EV6/GV60) are quite common, judging by how many are reporting the issue on various internet forums - you should count yourself lucky you got rid of yours when you did!