Renault Megane eTech - A Slap In The Face For Its Rivals!

[@ianroe6678]

Good and fair review as ever. I’ve had mine 8 months. Drives like a dream, tech is great and just works. Google mapping with preconditioning on route is really useful. Range is around 250 or so for me in summer, 210-220 in winter. Long journey recently with mixed routes got 4.5 m/kWh. Rear view is fine, boot is a good size and works for us for holidays even with dog and luggage. Don’t forget it can take a tow bar and roof bars which many can’t in this category. Minor point, the top of the centre console dies slide forward a bit!😊

[@richardpiper4828]

I concur. Had mine 4 months and very happy. I’ve driven a lot of EVs and the Megane has grown on me. The tech is great and incorporates Android Automotive which is a Google operating system and separate from Android Auto which is a mobile pairing system. It is similar to that on the Polestar 2 albeit the interface is not the same. Visibility can be improved by removing central rear headrest (which can be stored with Type 2 cable under boot floor).

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

@@richardpiper4828I thought that too. What’s the point of a central rear headrest, except on the odd occasion of having 5 persons. Get rid if not required 99% of the time.

[@graemeglass7566]

Love mine too, except the alarm sometimes goes off after it automatically locks when you walk away from the car. I have disabled auto entry and use the key fob to open and close the car just now. It goes to a dealer to hopefully get this fixed as it is an known fault seemingly with a quick fix.

[@76belm]

Mine arrives in 2 days !!!! Cant wait Cermanic White , Black Roof Iconic

[@ianroe6678]

Yes, mine had the alarm going off randomly, it went into the dealer in February to have towbar fitted and they sorted it then. Not had an issue since so sure yours will be sorted.

[@nevillechant27]

I’m getting 290 from mine in summer , I drive in eco mode ,absolutely love it best car I’ve ever had

[@Yeadon65]

Great review as always. The more I see of the Megan E-Tech, the more I am convinced it will be my next car. Unless the up coming Renault 5 is a jaw dropper!

[@stokebob]

"Dirty fingers going in the rear... that's gonna happen" with appropriate gesturing @ 3:30 🤣🤣

[@jeffm1971]

Great review chaps. I've purposely joined as a member today to see the Megane review as I've got one on order, and a great positive review it was as well. Makes me pleased with my choice 😊

[@kinross24]

See, I’m still stuck with my 2020 Ioniq 38kw Premium SE as it gets 190-220 in summer and 160+ in winter. Big boot and spec’d to the max with pleather, heated all seats and vented fronts, heated steering wheel, lane keep assist and lane follow assist, wireless phone charging, voice control, paddles for regen and more. So you understand why it’s difficult to change for the money! Maybe do a piece on a Premium SE used? Get a 2020 fir about £14k with average miles! Great battery state of health on them all!

[@davidadams5116]

I have the same year Ionic but it's not the SE. I love it though as it's so cheap to run. I read that it's the most economical EV to date

[@callumcurtis15]

Are Ioniq's on the CCS charging standard?

[@davidadams5116]

@@callumcurtis15 yes they are

[@malkum61]

I've just shared this on X (Twitter) and said I think you two are my favourite EV reviewers on KZbin, great job!

[@notyeti]

I've got mine coming at the end of the month, Techno+ spec (with the heat pump), so that should help in the Scottish winters. Can't wait!

[@jeroendewit2453]

I own one sinds januari 2023 and drove 15000 km sinds, and I love it. Pulled a tent trailer with it on holidays, and could increase speed up the mountain, no problem (200-250 km range), and the 2 children in the back didn’t complain a moment (2 girls, 17 and 14). That said, We are not big people. If you are taller then 180 cm it could get somewhat cramped. Daily consumption on highway (100 km/our) is about 17-18 kwh.

[@MCSMIK]

Great review. How positive. As a Tesla driver I love the way this Renault looks, very nice car, I’d say it stands out in the crowd, and in a good way. Good to see that it’s also nice inside

[@tarbat]

We’re getting around 260 mile range in Summer, 220 in winter.

[@nikk8782]

I’ve had mine since feb. Brilliant car, the armrest slides forward and it’s a great drive. The alloys make no difference in comfort. I’m getting in the warm weather 4.6mpkh. The colder 3.2mpkh.

[@C.W.]

Another good review. Need more EVs with bigger boots or estates! Fair play for keeping a straight face after "dirty fingers going in the rear"😂😂

[@IPlayGames_Uk]

Thanks for the great review, I'm watching this a year on from when you posted it, i pick mine up this week, tons of warranty options including battery, paint cover, corrosion, breakdown and more, it's a great looking car and will be my first ev, I'm excited but also anxious with it being my first ev.

[@40Beany]

Great review again guys. Honest, down to earth and humorous especially with the bits that most reviewers would do a retake on “2 kids in the boot”😂

[@tanja2651]

All right. Comment for channel support. Keep up the great work guys!

[@kabirjones8563]

I picked up a 23 plate E-TECH with 3000mls on the clock in Flame red. I love this car, never thought I could afford one, until I found this car which I got it for £28,000, I just couldn’t resist.

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

Watched loads of reviews on the Renault Megane Etech, including yours. Picked up a Techn+ in Flame Red with Silver Grey roof for £22,000 a couple of weeks ago. 7 months old and 5000 miles on the clock, via a dealer. Brilliant first EV. Loving it 😊 🚘

[@exploringwithwheels]

Nice video 👍 I have had my megane 3 weeks now and love it.

[@Jaw0lf]

Fantastic review and great to watch. Still love my kia E Niro and it will be a difficult decision when I come to swap it next year.

[@SharedThinking]

I went in Megane at local dealer and the screen is amazing. Both of them are so vivid it’s new laptop vibes. Incidentally also sat in a 22 plate Zoe costing £11k and it was brilliant.

[@obewann8220]

Took one for an hour test drive. I personally found the cabin a bit on the dark side, The gear selector felt like a bit of an after thought. Shame there is no sunroof option (yet). Looks like Renault UK are short changing us when compared to the French spec.

[@commuterbranchline8132]

Your review was spot on. The ride was smooth and very comfortable. The range was a little lacking compared to my old eniro and the roofline / Head room lower. As prices soften, this will become a used car bargain. Well done lads, a brilliant real world review.

[@simonmckenna3075]

I ordered a launch edition of this, and only cancelled due to the economics of a new company car scheme allowing me a high spec polestar 2 for much less Money per Month. The launch edition missed the heatpump, but was greta inside, comfortable & drove really well, and sure I would have been a happy with it. Android Automotive is great..

[@peterbunker7165]

Excellent video. Thanks chums. Thinking of replacing my Ioniq 28kwh with one of these. £19k on Auto Trader now with not many miles.

[@kimmohietala5359]

Why such massive wheels i wonder. Smaller wheels withhigher profile tyres would be so much more comfy

[@AnonYmous-rw6un]

It's the trend. A very annoying trend.

[@FéargalO]

Yeah almost looks silly having such big wheels on a compact EV ..no wonder the real world range is not great. Ride comfort much better on smaller wheels too.

[@elliottquinton2084]

I’ll be getting this in just over 2 years unless something else pops up before then that i like, right now got Zoe which is great for now but can’t wait to upgrade

[@Paris__]

I've had my Iconic in White with Black roof for 7weeks now. I've driven it on long journeys, and when driven carefully on Eco, I get between 280-302 miles range (although don't go above 57-59mph😉). What really helps is that, unlike almost every other EV, the Megane doesn't affect it's range when the blowers/heaters are on, as the power doesn't come out of the EV batteries. It comes out of the car's normal 12v battery (like it does on a ICE car). Only the AC does. But don't forget, the Megane is one of the lightest EV's on sale (lighter than a Zoe). Helped by aluminum and Carbon Fibre construction. Only the Mini and Fiat 500 are lighter. Plus don't care anout rear visability. It has a wide-angle rear view mirror camera....Brilliant!! Plus Google is fantastic! You cannot beat phone tech! It's the most up-to-date around, constantly updated.

[@miketawn5171]

Does the rear view mirror camera come as standard on all models? I'm about to take delivery of a techno spec and can't find any mention of the mirror camera on any megane spec level. Thanks in advance

[@Paris__]

@@miketawn5171 Yes, I'm sure it does. I never knew it had one till I took it on a test drive. You should be able to tell, as it is quite thick.

[@TB-up4xi]

It is not powered by the 12V battery - neither is the heater in an ICE car. Some ICE cars (mainly at the luxury end) have a small electric pre-heater that only lasts a minute or so that supports heating until the engine warms up then the waste heat from the engine is used to warm the cabin and the pre-heater turns off. All EVs use the main HV battery to run the heater - whether it's an element or heatpump type including the Megane EV.

[@Paris__]

@@TB-up4xi Rubbish!! You obviously haven't got one!😂 The Power-Flow display shows me EXACTLY where the power is emanating from!

[@ProbablyTheBestUkuleleDadEver]

Just had one as a courtesy car, not an EV, nor automatic, fan but I have to admit this is a nice vehicle. Comfortable cockpit, quiet, tech that works well, buttons that do stuff that you want without digging through a million menus, all the performance that you need, and handles well. 👍

[@usfouru2]

You forgot to review what was under the bonnet?? Is there any storage ??

[@TheStackH]

No, no storage under the bonnet. It’s front wheel drive so packed at the front. It’s why it has such a deep boot.

[@ASTMA193]

Great video. Thanks, guys.

[@stepheng8779]

I had a go in one, liked it. Only thing that I couldn't live with & doubt I'd get used to is the gear selection. When parking I kept putting the wipers on, it got into my head, I was pulling up parking just to see if I'd do it or not, then I thought if it was raining would I do the reverse? Doubtful but it got in there, it's a stupid bit of design.

[@ianroe6678]

But you know what I’m the owners Facebook group no one who has one really comments about this. It’s surprising how quickly muscle memory kicks in and you just don’t have a problem with it.

[@kabirjones8563]

EVM the the very top of the armrest/ lid will slide forward, covering the hollow pocket. The brakes are sharp but one gets used to it and also the 12-1 steering ratio is the same one gets used to it.

[@The_Hero_Is_Back]

Reducing the power on take off should help prolong tyre life. We have a Kia Soul which is quite quick off the lights and we take it easy. Got around 48,000km on the last set of tyres but local tyre dealer said some people were getting less than half that on EVs because they were enjoying the acceleration so much. Would have got more tyre life on last tyres except that tracking was off and wear was uneven. Good point on power management. Tyres aren’t cheap.

[@Wilkowanderer]

Last year we were tossing up between this and the MG4, however went for the MG4 for two main reasons. Renault had removed features that were originally planned (heat pump & large screen mainly) and secondly the expected price was silly compared to the MG4. Nice to see that the market has moved its price down considering these factors. But still happy with the MG4 as meant we were able to get our EV all the way back in October 22. Also we have a Zoe as second car and have had problems finding a Renault dealer to update the software, it still has a known fault from 2019 that has been fixed since but no dealer will update. In fact we took it for a service and they agreed to update, then after the service we found they didn't do the update as 'we needed a senior tech to do that' despite them previously agree to do it as part of the service. If they treat the Megane the same i think Renault might lose a few customers in the long term.

[@nolive8646]

You light encounter the same issue with MG, read a few time their service center network is not very established.

[@Wilkowanderer]

@@nolive8646 I don't know about the network but our local MG dealer (Falkirk) have been brilliant and done softwares updates with no questions.

[@seltaeb3302]

They are doing the large screen now for rhd Vers. Best to wait a year after launch so they can iron out anything.

[@salipander6570]

In the Netherlands a new Model 3 costs the same. That's silly!

[@dcvariousvids8082]

I’ve seen two of them recently and both buyers have gone with the sandy-faded yellow colour exterior trims front & rear. And both as a result, look like they’ve been in an accident and the bumpers weren’t resprayed.

[@pauladams5673]

You didn't mention fwd vs rwd id.3

[@trick700]

Does one start an EV or turn it on? Just asking

[@andrewsutton1657]

I nearly got one of these, only thing that put me off was the predicted range in the winter...

[@seltaeb3302]

The Techno level gives 379mls, so in real world 300 easily. I'm getting one soon on my Motobility. No one says anything about charging cable on paintwork?

[@chrisbailey1966]

Good review as usual, I liked all the continuity jumps - do I get a point for spotting the one at the beginning when you where on the moors got in an it looks like a pub car park outside.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

Would you buy this new or a Tesla Model 3 used for ten grand less than its base price on auto trader?

[@harry7384]

the Megane has a capacitive steering wheel, which is much more confortable when using ADAS !

[@mondyst2430]

Getting mine the techno mid range Tuesday 2024 plate could of waited for the new plate 20/25 but it’s only a number plate really excited got a two tone one

[@seltaeb3302]

I had a Modus, that American type light moving steering wheel. It took me a month to get used to it & after that it was great, especially in town. The faster you go it stiffer it gets. On the base model it quotes about 260 miles, which goes up to 379 miles on the next level. In real world it will be about 300 mls easily. Edinburgh to Birmingham on one initial charge. Wow. Wind noise, guys you dont have an engine which covered up these noises. Your brain will ignore after a bit. Id like to see a pseudo engine noise that you could choose from, like phone rings. Ferrari, big truck, or anything you fancy.

[@markymarkreviews]

Needed a glass pano roof. Found it too dark and claustrophobic on my test drive, due to the small windows and dark interior lining. Otherwise ticked so many boxes. Looks, size, tech, enjoyable to drive. Think Renault cut back on the UK spec so shot themselves in the foot (no Heat pump etc) for the LE version which are still available over year later!

[@robertmacgregor2575]

I've tried one, and was very impressed!

[@mikadavies660]

I really enjoyed driving the Megane e-tech but it was actually small... Getting in and out I was banging my head on the roof line.

[@trevorheley1045]

Glad they finally let you have the car !!!

[@nealy2815]

Like the look of the megane. What about warranty?

[@rippedupno1]

What a tragedy that RHD models missed out on the full size center screen.

[@seltaeb3302]

They've changed that now I gather after complaints.

[@andrewdyson4255]

Like it, but the rear window looks far too small. Can you even see out of it ?

[@alanbrad3727]

Yeah agree, kids moan about windows being to high!

[@ianroe6678]

Yes not a problem at all. I’ve got the version with the rear view camera mirror and never use it

[@tarbat]

I’ve removed the centre rear headrest, and the view out the rear is fine.

[@2uptempo]

The car seems amazing. I'm so sorry that Renault left the U.S. years ago. Dad, my brother and I all owned Renaults.

[@andrewwild9815]

“Dirty fingers going in the rear” Yeah never something you want 😂😂

[@angelaabbott6450]

Hi EVMan where is your MG4 review I can't find it?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Def in the channel.

[@peteglass3496]

Interesting, I just spotted one in a neighbouring street - must go and have a closer look at it. It's going to be really hard to find a follow-on from my second i3.

[@duncanmartin2626]

I'd love one as a replacement for my current Zoe. Maybe I can get a secondhand one next year. I'm assuming the rear seat split folds (my main complaint about my Zoe, other than no CCS)! Is Driving Ohm available on the usual podcast places? I know it's there because I've seen it on KZbin, but my podcast app can't find it?

[@robinmoseley1014]

Yes rear seats split fold

[@M0j0]

12:35...optical illusion? 😂

[@CDConsulting]

any heat pump?!?

[@JayBonart]

Looking at a used 4 yr Tesla sr+ or a nearly new Megane like this. Any recommendations?

[@rastislavvarga9908]

You can have those for 10-15k€ discount for dealers cars which they use for promo. 1 year, around 5-10k km. I think going into one of them.

[@Gonzeloth]

U are right. I bought my e-tech (Techno-Version) with 5000km for 35.000€ …that‘s a good price.

[@barrymurton8988]

Love what coming on the market now. Looking forward to what available in 18th when I’m looking to replace my 2008 GS.

[@mjwndave]

Great review, and totally agree with what you said. I drove this about a year ago when dealers had a few test models flying around and did love it surprised you didn't get access to one then 🤔. In the end we went for a Tesla though 🤣 Great car all the same though

[@dannya6825]

Another great review. Love you two 😂😂💯

[@Mark_my_words_YT]

This car looks like a good effort from Renault and safe too unlike the Zoe which in its latest incarnation sports an NCAP safety rating of ZERO stars😮

[@chrisr1254]

A perfectly adequate car, but will remain a rare sight on our roads for the same reason I expect the electric Astra will - it's about 25% too expensive. This may be a class down from something like a Tesla M3, but when it costs almost the same it takes some real counter-logic to justify it. Mad decision to have the hardest part of the door card the bit which you'll rest your arm on, too!

[@robsmith1a]

I think I really like these but haven't actually seen one on the road yet, or noticed it if I have. Whenever I've bought new Renaults in the past I've had a massive discount and this means the depreciation isn't any worse than anything else

[@ruisantos9440]

Great review as always! I really like the looks of it.

[@johniooi3954]

Great review mixed in with a nice bit or Yorkshire humour. Think continuity needs a bit of work though 🤣

[@MagicianMan]

God damn Piano Black..................!! The 1990s TV manufacturers called and said clearly its a great idea!!!

[@timrothwell33]

That EV came out as we'd ordered our Citroën. It looks good. One small point that many car reviews keep saying - "Wing mirrors". They are really door mirrors.

[@scoopermg8226]

I imagine those long winter nights just fly by in your house

[@rahimbigsmoke]

What is the range? I have last week new Megan’s iconic when I full charge it’s showing on display 100 % battery 235 mi ?

[@TassieEV]

Always love you guys. Curious to check this car out but just a few things that would drive me mad with it over say another EV

[@simonmatthews7512]

I always admire total professionalism.

[@FéargalO]

Any MY25 Megane e-tech owners confirm if the brakes or still "grabby" or if they have been fixed?

[@sharonec5419]

I just subscribed to your channel. Looks very interesting.

[@rbdogwood]

Commenting is not a problem, cheers chaps. I think I'm still more in line for an MG4, but I'm glad to see competition.

[@MobilAvenue_]

So the car does run on Android Automotive OS like the Polestar 2, I don’t know why you said it didn’t. Also the armrest does move forward and backward.

[@brianbarcroft9167]

Unless it is different in the UK, the interface is full Google/android, Google maps, play store, android auto and Apple carplay as standard, many reviewers find it better than the polestar. And the armrest in the front is not in the slightest bit flimsy. Other than that an excellent review.

[@alan2804]

Not sure why car manufacturers make the head height so limited in the back. Style over practicality? Good price compared to many EVs for this one at £32k though. Whats it like on the motorway at 70 for noise and range?

[@garybibby2698]

Just done 1000 mile trip round Europe in mine three adults and a full boot 4.1mi per kWh, 70 mph on eco on motorways. Gave up 20 years of VW ownership for it and I’m well pleased 11k miles in six months.

[@seltaeb3302]

I still don't understand the 4.1 per kWh. I know the term but per gallon is easy to equate, but this I can't yet. I hope to get the Techno level on my Motobility, all depends on the seat & how high it's off the ground like the old Scenic which I drive now.

[@garybibby2698]

@@seltaeb3302 kWh is a unit of energy. You can actually measure diesel in kWh too. A 55mpg diesel is doing about 1.3mi/kwh. However a typical tank of diesel is 450kwh.

[@antonydanby]

12:40... I found myself shouting "Optical Illusion" at the screen.. Thanks guys... ;-) Ever the consummate professionals ... ha ha ha

[@darrenwallis7630]

I liked it, but was hoping for a bit more rear leg room space

[@tonybarton3746]

Omg no automatic boot opener , good , you have to use your muscles even to lift things out , ps nice looking ev 😊👍

[@tobybushnell]

Nice review!

[@pprender1]

2 gas lads, great stuff 👍😁

[@MattyThomas86]

See I test drove the megane this week and compared to my born. I didn’t prefer it at all. The infotainment screen was to small . I felt it was very soft and all over the place around corners

[@MrHellforged]

Either this e megane or the new scenic will be our next car.

[@Paul.Woodcraft]

Good to know I'm not the only one who misses a speed limiter with Tesla, the constant warning 'bong' as I reach the limit is so annoying.

[@ademcguinness8132]

Having test driven this exact spec, a couple of things really made me look elsewhere: - Too many stalks around the steering wheel, noticed you put the rear wiper on instead of drive when reversing too....I didn't get used to it on the couple of hours I tested it. - Its front wheel drive, and other than sport mode, it was a little too "boring" bleeding in the power was needed as you loose traction. - Brakes don't feel pleasant underfoot - In the UK we get a much smaller infotainment screen, fonts were a little too small for my liking, especially on the move - Price, it was expensive at the time of launch (Techno spec was £38K) Preferred the drive of the ID.3 (rear wheel drive)

[@buster6093]

It's a nice car but does the new Volvo EX30 kill it?

[@RichardChambers]

The EX30 is much smaller I thought?

[@bjelinski1]

TM3 is half a meter longer, 20cm longer wheelbase, 500km vs 300km range at the SAME price !?!? how much can it tow? A "slap" ??

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Funnily enough there are many more cars other than a Tesla. We found this for £32k, a Model 3 is £40K+. They’re not rivals.

[@jamesgrover2005]

Thanks😊

[@khSimonLee]

good review, but you were wrong, the car does run on Android Automotive

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

It has android apps m, it’s not the full blown android auto such as Volvo etc. Kinda backed up by the fact it’s not a standard fit, base model doesn’t come with it all.

[@louishiggins8881]

I'll stick with my Cupra Born, but it certainly looks like a decent EV. The more choice the better - hatchbacks rule, OK 😁. Good consumer advice again, try before you buy 😂 !!! One issue is that Cupra Borns and VW IDs do get very expensive very quickly if you add options. If Renault are offering discounts, that's a real bonus, not really seen that on many EVs. Locally, I'm seeing quite a few MG4s, so pricewise MG are doing something right.

[@mrm5183]

I drove this and the Born today and I’m totally confused on which to go for. The Megane is edging it though. Which Born do you have ?

[@louishiggins8881]

@mrm5183 I have the 58kwh V3, in red with a panoramic roof. So, not the cheapest option 😂. After a little over 18 months, I still really like it. The only real dislike is the software - the fact I've not had any updates - and switching off lane assist for every journey is a pain. But, I think this is common with other EVs. The smaller battery works for me, only used public chargers 4 times since I've had the car (don't do a lot of long journeys 😂) and at 7p a kwh for overnight charging it is cheap to run (after you've paid for the charger 😂). The Megan wasn't available when I ordered my Born, so I didn't have a chance to compare them.

[@mrm5183]

@@louishiggins8881 Ye the Born is an easy choice of the Megane wasn’t around. Thanks for the info was really helpful. I’m going for the V3 in either Grey or White if I opt for the Born

[@ObiePaddles]

Great review.

[@blakeclark8262]

" it's not floppy ", best quote ever lol

[@flapper111uk]

Is the android auto wireless ?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Yup.

[@RedBatteryHead]

Still think they are to high on price. Luckily I didn't wait for this to be available. Run my Born 2nd year already. Think that has way better interior space.

[@N0L4V1C]

It is Google Automotive built in actually