Why the new Renault Megane E-Tech might be a better EV than Ariya and ID. 3 - one take review

New Renault Megane E-Tech Electric review one take - better EV than a Nissan Ariya and the VW ID.3
Welcome to our 'one take' first drive review of Renault's ground-up new EV - the E-Tech. It's a one take review simply because Renault delivered the car on the wrong day, so Jonny had all of a few hours to try and fit it in. But, forever up for a challenge, he had a go. Go easy on us...
Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show.
So what is the Megane electric then? Well, it's not the same as its piston Megane brothers/sisters. Nothing shared apparently. This does NOT replace existing Megane - it'll sit alongside it until 2024. Megane EV uses the Nissan Alliance CMF EV platform that underpins the Ariya and forthcoming Leaf. There will be an Alpine crossover that uses it too.
Dimensionally LOWER roofline than Zoe, and shorter than Ford Focus (4.2m). A high bonnet with 20" wheels pushed to each corner probably dominates its styling, but there's no doubting Renault has made a premium looking and feeling car.
Climb in and you'll see it is a flat floor car (coz dedicated EV platform) and Renault claims CoG lower to ground by 90mm than existing Megane. They are v proud of their ultra slim 100mm thick (liquid cooled) batt pack. The li-ion cells are made by LG Chem and packaged in France. The motor is designed and made in France. The car is made in France. Undoubtedly French, then.
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Filmed by: Jonny Smith
Edited by: Michael 'Dougie' Douglass
Jonny wears:
Watch = U-Boat U42 titanium
Jumper = Element
Trousers = Zara Man
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Jonny Smith
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:16 New chassis shared with Ariya
1:48 Dimensions
2:06 Boot space
2:44 2 x battery sizes
3:10 Rivals
3:47 Range in WLTP
5:20 Performance
5:42 Pricing
6:50 Weight
7:55 Performance and damping
8:38 V2G
9:02 Buttons, consoles and screen
11:43 Higher quality than Ariya
12:01 Charging stats
13:25 Key
15:10 Verdict
#newrenaultmeganeelectric #meganeetech #newevrenault #thelatebrakeshow

[@AndySnap]

What a nice car, so stylish, distinctly French and good for it. Really makes the VW id range look decidedly...umm, austere. And can we please now collectively apologise to the Allegro mk1 for it's Quartic steering wheel, a design now shown to be 50 years ahead of its time. BTW, 'one take' is easy for a TV pro' like you Mr Smith, done as smoothly as Des Lynam...

[@grahamariss2111]

There was little wrong with the Quantic wheel concept in the Allegro 50 years ago, just as there was little wrong with the Allegro, just that British Leyland implantation was so bad. The Quantic wheel being an example, not bold and proud of the concept but just not quite circular, so offered no tangible benefit to the driver whilst still looking odd in a looking broken way. This would not have been an issue had this not been the case throughout the car, a fwd drive gas suspended car should have knocked the world over, but it was all hidden under a layer of mediocrity to appeal to escort buyers. The lack of development and detailing is highlighted by the Allegro 3, which was actually quite good, had nothing on it other than electronic ignition that could not have been implemented on the Mk1 in 73.

[@AlanTov]

The ID3 is larger, more airy, minimalist. The Megane more of a ‘traditional’ car. I hope it’s not too ‘confined’ re rear view and A pillars, roof line. But a very nice addition to the mid battery size EV range. Not a huge lump of metal like so many.

[@Zeem4]

@@grahamariss2111 Quartic, not Quantic. I think the idea behind it was that it was supposed to give you a better view of the instruments. The MkIII Cortina had a slightly oval steering wheel for the same reason. The general idea dates back much further - take a look at the 1960 Plymouth Fury for example.

[@paulfarghi]

@@Zeem4 no Quantic as it can disappear to hide you embarrassment! Like Schroedigers cat ...is it there....only when you look!

[@RAFchurchlawford4469]

If vloggers have an accident there will be video evidence of them not paying attention. Jail time?

[@alandavies1054]

Excellent review Jonny …that is a very nice motor👏 no trying to be funny or silly comments… just straight to the point with precise details etc. You are my favourite car reviewer by a mile…thank you 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Alan, thank you for watching. 👍🏽

[@anemeth9281]

Yes, Jonny is the best!

[@jasonlegg3191]

Yes… beats that idiot Jack with his crumpled old tee shirts that you’d think twice about polishing the car with and trousers so half mast that his shoes need a layer of jam on them and invite them down for tea… oh and add in a load of incorrect facts and non related statements on utter tosh and there’s where the FCS has gone wrong…

[@jonathantaylor1998]

I've watched a number of 'early' reviews of this new Renault, now - and I have to say, it's an absolutely cracking looking design, especially if, as you say, Jonny, it's about Ford Focus sized... it sure looks WAY bigger, but it's great that it isn't yet-another SUV. And, the interior is absolutely head-and-shoulders above the plastic-hell of the VW iD.3, which is, again, wonderful news. A fab review of a fab car, Jonny - thanks, fella... 😎

[@112deeps]

Just discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading UK customers.Really pissed. not even an option

[@gerryheery1388]

i agree with you about the id3 the exterior looks ok but the interior has to be the worst ever

[@gerryheery1388]

@@112deeps buy one in ireland

[@summitdetailing6697]

A really enjoyable 16mins Jonny! More like this in the future please! Also, what a great piece of design by Renault, inside and out. I hope it sells well for them, I'd certainly have that over an ID3, Ariya etc.

[@112deeps]

Just discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading Customers in the UK. had placed holding fee - I think I will wait for EV4

[@kempez]

Would not have known that’s as one take if you didn’t say it. Excellent review. It’s great that Renault are bringing this car in at a decent price. If that 5 is priced accordingly, then they should smash it out of the park and get a lot of people in an EV 👍🏻

[@V_Dubya]

I love the look and am blown away by the interior.. good job Renault. Bring on the 5

[@cjp6527]

Brilliant episode Jonny. I do like said Renault, would love it if they did a sports tourer version...😍 We neeeeed more EV estates, heck, if they have to be like Allroad style with a slightly rased ride heigh and some extended wheel arches then so be it...👍🏻

[@jean-marcgruninger9019]

nice to see renault being proactive with their ev’s, looking forward to the renault 5.

[@James-semaJ]

This car gets me so excited for the Renault 5 EV. They're showing us they know what they're doing. At first I hated the idea of EV's but now I seem to love them all.

[@dave9614]

That's exactly how I felt, I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'm only 20 so I'm part of the generation who are supposed to be all over them but at first I wasn't, but learning about them and seeing them out and about has changed my view. I hope to get one as soon as possible!

[@Petrospect]

@@dave9614 Me too but it's chic and cool in that French kinda way for maybe just merely a daily. Not sure for much more feelings involved in that yet for me. The 5 will be fantastic though with this in mind. I usually end up liking projects like that because they're forced to inject even more style into it like the new Mini. Speaking of, if the Mini electric had more range I'd be all over it.

[@112deeps]

Just discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault seems to be downgrading UK. customers. Really pissed having placed holding fee. Thanks

[@robsmith1a]

I much prefer this to the ID3. I have had two Renaults with long term ownership (10 years and three years). I didn't have any issues with either, maybe I was lucky but it gave me confidence in the brand.

[@junktionfet]

First off, I can't believe this was a "one take"... it was flawless! Also, I'm really digging this car. I love the instrument panel and how it seems much more integrated than a lot of other EVs. I'm curious about road noise. It's difficult to tell from the recording--I could hear a roar, but I don't know if the mic simply exaggerated it. Either way, excellent review.

[@rrrccc1571]

Same question, at one point it sounded really loud and you seemed to raise your voice a little which made me wonder whether the audio wasn't being exaggerated?

[@112deeps]

Just discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading UK customers Really pissed. not even an option Thanks

[@gavala_1978]

Got to be honest. One of my favourite looking EV’s. Interior and exterior both very nice. Much prefer it to the ID3. Very impressed.

[@colingenge9999]

happy you decided to be “honest” about liking the car. if you were being dishonest, would you then say “to be dishonest…” or would you just leave out the “honest” bit.

[@tz6414]

Honestly I dare not admit this Renault is far better looking than the awful ID range.

[@112deeps]

Just discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading Customers in the UK. Thanks Renault!!!

[@erik.dahlberg]

This is the first time I've actually considered a Renault as my first vehicle. Great video as always Jonny!

[@tz6414]

Same here, Renault to me are normally as appealing as a cold pizza, but this one is a fresh carbonara.

[@bodgerbill3]

Excellent review and I love this format.

[@Paris__]

A superb review by an excellent Motoring Journalist who takes the very essence of a car, and distills it into what makes it great. I've ordered an Iconic model (with that essential Heat Pump!). It was a choice between the Renault and a Tesla Model 3 , for about the same price.......no contest really! The 'sterile' boring Tesla looked so outdated and it's tech is so 'yesterday' compared to the Megane. By the way, many reviewers have timed the 0-60 time as 6.9 sec (that's Mini Cooper S territory but with that lovely instance torque) instead of the claimed 7.5 sec........how very French, underplaying, unlike the Italians, which like to exagerate! A brilliant touch going to the experts for the tech, Google, constantly updated.......well done Renault!

[@_Makanko_]

Well done one take review Jonny. I would for sure have this on my top list and do a test drive with this. It would fit us now but not sure whether it's "future proof" for a family of four (and a dog in a few years). I hope to see more reviews on these and comparison videos (and would love if you'd feature it again). Cheers!

[@portnaluinge]

I’m very tempted by one of these. Good to hear the ride is good too.

[@markhowells-prescott9598]

Hi Johnny firstly wishing you and your family a great Easter buddy. What cool weather we having really good for the evs. I got my c4e as you said three weeks ago I had a ds3 e tense b4. Great review. Take care kind regards Marcus

[@judebrown4103]

Best, most professional reviewer bar none Jonny. Another great one take wonder! You're so calm and thoughtful, not afraid of silences, really great to watch. Particularly glad to hear the Renault is not too big for a change, one to put on the list to check out. Cheers Jonny, keep up the good work.

[@TeesTrev]

A professional review Jonny. A mix of informed opion and facts that makes you the go to guy in my opinion. No silly cras jokes just pure professionalism. Keep up the good work you are helping with comparisons and buying decisions.

[@martino9143]

A really insightful and useful review, and great for a one take. Thanks Jonny.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Thanks for this Johnny! The Megane E-tech looks very unique!

[@timwood7808]

Great review Jonny. Super slick one take 😉. Car looks great. As you say, difficult to judge the size... Need to be stood next to it or sat in it. Like your new style video graphic pop ups too. All good. Well done

[@richardford5794]

Great preview Jonny , my first thought was you must feel right at home with the Allegro steering wheel 😉 and that Renault logo is a retro one that I am sure they used back in the day , seem to remember it from the 70s or 80s😏 ….keep up the great show always an enjoyable watch with awesome content 👍

[@benwhittaker7167]

Whilst I've never been a fan of Renault in the past, this appears to be a very impressive car from many different perspectives. I'm looking forward to seeing one in the flesh. Thanks for the well put together video - you have a great natural way to convey your enthusiasm and connection with all the cars you feature on the channel

[@peterbsimkins]

Great first look Jonny. Touched on all the key points 👍 Looks like Renault has done a cracking job with the new Mégane. I loved the look of the initial concept design, which rarely translates through to the production, but the car looks great. The other area I thought it might all go wrong was driving dynamics, but from your initial impressions all is looking good. O.T.S.O.T.

[@JW-ce1pb]

Great content as per usual. I love your videos. Keep up the hard work.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

🤘🏽

[@automotivel3501]

I like it more than the ID & Ariya, however it does really depend on that price if the bigger battery model comes in at £35,000 then it will be a winner. It will probably be nearer £45,000 once our Government gets hands on it.

[@112deeps]

Just discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading UK customers really pissed having placed holding fee Thanks Renault

[@benhooper1956]

Really good video Jonny, you do the one take really well. I like the car, again far too many screens of the wrong type, but its nice that it isn't massive in terms of proportions, though why they had to make it look like a crossover when it isn't I don't know. It is very refreshing though, and the ID is blown away by this

[@ThinkOfANumber68]

Lovely to have more "Hatchback" options and at competitive prices hopefully.

[@garyhalkon8749]

There's something about Renault cars I always find they look good, (Apart from the Twizzy) the E-Tech Megane is spot on with its exterior and interior design. Looks a well thought-out car. Quite like the way the dash displays wrap around too. Even with a one take review, it just goes to show you're a absolute craftsman when it comes down to putting together any episode of TLBS. Spot on as always Jonny! 👊

[@johnculver2519]

i'm impressed, you resisted comparisons to the allegros quartic steering wheel.

[@frankstameyears7594]

You said it was daunting doing a one take video, you wouldn’t know it! Incredible job Jonny and I agree, fantastic looking thing although I still can’t quite get with the program when it comes to the higher ride seemingly all new cars have now

[@mbotsaris]

Thank you , I have been looking forward for this review

[@Lovejazz01]

Very nice EV, love the design! Unfortunately one of those EVs we will never see here in North America, but we will get the Nissan. There has never been as many EVs as we have now in the world, exciting times! Nice review Jonny!

[@PeterBull1951]

Thanks for another great review. My Zoe PCP finishes in August, and I'm looking for something a little bigger. I've tried an MG ZS, and will look at the new Kona and eNiro (I don't like the touch screen only options like the Tesla or ID3). However, this looks like the most likely replacement, especially as all the others are talking about earliest deliveries in Oct/Nov.

[@112deeps]

ust discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading UK. customers. reaally pissed having placed holding fee not even option.

[@kasperholmj]

Thank you for another honest review. I too like it a lot! Was really looking forward to the launch here this March - then it was postponed to May, and now postponed again to August - ont op of that the price have now been raised 26.000,- DKK (€3500).... Yikes! Now it seems like the Cupra Born, the updated Ioniq 5, or even the Kia EV6 is a better choice ... but I really like the Google infotainment, and the Kia/Hyundai waiting time of up to 14 months is just rediculous!!

[@davelawrence594]

Wow what a gorgeous looking car let alone all the tech that's in it can't wait to see a proper long review on this car nice one Johnny!! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks Dave. I was v impressed with it.

[@davelawrence594]

@@TheLateBrakeShow No worries & Full review ASAP please Johnny? 😁🤞🏻👍🏻

[@112deeps]

@@davelawrence594 ust discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading UK customers. pissed considering have 500 holding fee and not even on options list. I bet launch edition will be 43-45 K

[@davelawrence594]

@@112deeps Mmm none of that is sounding like good news if us from the UK are not getting all the tech or as much + shed loads of money for less noo thanks!! 🙄

[@gerryfinegan]

Very very well done! I like everyone else here am waiting with baited breath for this little beauty to land! I think we in Ireland will also only get the smaller screen in Righthand Drive. I will have to see how it looks & if I can @ 6ft1 get in & out of it? Once again your presentation & editing was top drawer. Thank you!

[@petersmith9249]

Great review and the car looks very good. I was relieved though that no children stepped into the road while you were driving through the village and using the large screen - please pay more attention to the road and demonstrate the other features when it's safe to do so!

[@rynomuncher]

Looks great! I hope it comes to Australia fairly soon. I can't wait to see an alpine tuned or rebodied version too! I'm immensely enjoying my megane rs right now so whatever they do next needs to impress for me to make the jump to ev

[@whyyoulidl]

Jonny, those first intro beats are the lick!!! I could mix them in with a track I'm laying down 😎

[@andrewgurney6019]

Lovely looking car, nice to see Renault back on form.

[@RenaultZoeZEOwnersClub]

Great review Johnny as always. We are looking forward to seeing these appear within the club and hopefully many more E-Tech ranges to come. Maybe this is the vehicle to bring myself back to Renault or as mentioned before the GT5 E 😁 Be really interested to see the stepped up build quality in the flesh soon. Thanks again for the video 👊

[@112deeps]

ust discovered in the UK none of the models have a heat pump and the centre multimedia screen is going to be smaller 9 inches instead of 12 inches even in the Launch edition. Renault is downgrading UK customers, really pissed having placed holding fee. Thanks Renault

[@RenaultZoeZEOwnersClub]

@@112deeps agree shocking behaviour once again from Renault UK

[@rjnation5042]

Really sensible to make just a normal hatchback as opposed to a soft roader like other manufacturers, nice easy style for a one take too Jonny, Rj in Oz

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers RJ

[@alko_xo]

As usual - a very pleasant review to watch.

[@paulrooney1748]

Great review, thank you Jonny. Would you have this over the soon to be launched Kia eNiro?

[@devonbikefilms]

Very nice, and the usual high standard of presentation from Jonny. I think one of these might be a good replacement for my eNiro in a few years time, depends how the R5 turns out as I don’t need a big car, but I do like a comfortable 230 to 250 mile range. Nice job Renault.

[@cannygrowabeard]

Nice video Mr Smith. I really want one of these. If Renault can make enough of them they’ll be on to a winner. Ford need to be doing something similar with the focus rather than fiddling with their tea towel holders building SUVs.

[@mwinner101]

Great review. Nicely done. 👍

[@murdocampbell4858]

Great review. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the forthcoming Renault 5. Could be the one for me 🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bshah4831]

Thanks for this very informative review.

[@global_nomad.]

thanks for the one take - very succesful....would be good to see this next to other cars to really feel the proportions and sizes - as you say its smaller than it appears - the opposite to the Ionic 5....

[@markbennett6658]

CMF not EMF - ‘You’re UNBELIEVABLE Jonny’🎶😂 seriously a much more interesting and appealing car than the Nissan Ariya which it shares its platform with. Very smooth one take video. Excellent 👌

[@mrmawson2438]

Great video Johnny 👍

[@DionWalters]

Great job. I really like the spontaneity of a one take. I watched it with the financial controller. She loves coffee and hatchbacks. For 10mins she was muttering, "'Where's the cup holders" while drink8ng her coffee.

[@jimi-w]

Didn't really think about the badge until you pointed it out. I like it - nice homage to the style of the 70's/80's design.

[@gohumberto]

Is that a Grandfather clock on your wrist? Anyway, great channel. I really only watch this and Fully-Charged now. Both a good mix of humour and info.

[@Daniel-jm5hd]

Excellent review of a good looking car. Can't wait to see it in the UK.

[@HQBProductions]

Well who would have expected Renault to get a family EV so right from the start. It deserves great success and I think will certainly get it. I like that it is made in Europe and not the Far East, I like that it has some old Renault qualities from a long time ago…ride for or just one. It sounds to be a car that delivers vastly more than it promises..who on Earth wants a hideous Tesla compared to this? Well done Johnny…..a good honest car review and nothing about daft 0-62 times and on track handling at the Nurburgring….this is a car we WANT!!

[@AlanTov]

I think the jury is out on whether this is big enough to be a ‘family’ EV. But it’s certainly a very welcome addition. Now we wait on the pricing….

[@michaelgravlund9194]

great reviews and very calm and relaxed. I am a fan now :). comparing to Cupra Born... who has the best comfort to you ? noise reduction handling ? Etc..

[@grayfool]

Looks very promising. Nice to see a car and not another SUV lump. Well done Renault. The video worked very well,too Jonny, Nice job.

[@vokstar]

Wasn't sure what I would make of the one take thing, but if you don't have much time with a car then I think it's kinda fun to explore it "live" with you too. And it really is a decent (said in Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys voice) looking thing, not over the top but with enough styling to make it look better than most. Cheers for the vid.

[@Dino.808]

WOW, that was a great one take. It was seamless.

[@KimCJorgensen]

I saw this at the 1st dedicated EV motor show in Copenhagen in Oktober and it was the nicest car at the show IMO and there were just about any brand. I couldn't find a single angle from which I didn't think it looked great. Nice to hear it drives well and is quiet too.

[@simonmoore4376]

Cracking video, so good to see a brand new ground up EV from Renault. I’m waiting for a ground up 7 seater MPV EV !!

[@544juanito]

Thanks for the video Jonny, I would like to see what you think about the cupra born if you can get your hands on one and compare it with this megane 🤞

[@tantanman2852]

This seems like a really great size and functioning car, no mega raking rear cutting into boot space, yet not a huge car if smaller than a focus. Can see this being really ideal for a lot of people.

[@rjhandley556]

I think it’s a lovely car, looks a great electric daily. Looks far better than the id3 based on what I’ve read/watched from excellent journalists such as yourself. I love the looks and the interior looks a great place to be with quality materials. I’ll be in the market for an EV next year, this will be very high on my list to test drive. Never thought I’d say that about a Megane!

[@philwitty7168]

Very good review Johnny, I do like the look of this car. Had a Renault Kadjar a little while ago, very pleased with that, good quality interior etc. Far better than the Nissan Qashqai. I have an Audi SQ2 at the moment, which I like a lot, dimension wise too, virtually the same dims. as the Megane-e, but the Megane looks larger to me, will check it out in the flesh when we eventually get it here in the U.K. Thanks again !!!

[@UKDagnar]

A lot of road noise from 6:00 really stands out on the mics. Nice looking car and price is getting closer to where it needs to be.

[@duncanmartin2626]

Great video. I think it looks really good, though I don't like the way the design reduces the rear visibility so much. It would be nice to see it next to other comparable cars, but I guess that's for the full review not the First Drive (I loved the Ioniq 5 design, and then I saw it and realised how big it is). Goes pretty close to the top of the list for things to replace my 40kWh Zoe (though if it could be retrofitted with CCS, I'd be very happy to keep that for many more years).

[@human_brian]

This car looks great but there's two issues, it isn't available in NA and from the sound in the video, it seems quite loud on the interior. The sound issue might just have been how the cameras were setup though.

[@ForeverNeverwhere1]

You guys failed to buy Renault 11s ( AMC Alliance)when you had the chance, now you cannot have nice things.

[@ian9outof10]

I wondered about the cabin noise too. The slow stuff is lovely and quiet, at speed it sounds very loud.

[@human_brian]

@@ForeverNeverwhere1 I'm pretty sure that was before I was born.

[@andrewmontague2636]

Great Vid, Jonny. I really like this car. Looks great inside and out. Sounds as if it’ll be well priced too..

[@richardlawes8893]

Really enjoyed the one take style, more of these please!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers Richard ✊🏽

[@deanfielding4411]

Intersting, it does looker bigger than it is, I thought it looks more like the ID4. Great video.

[@robertmacgregor2575]

Gorgeous looking car. I am really excited for this one!

[@Asgar1205]

Already ordered mine. With Diesel prices going nuts in Germany and i don't see them come back down to where they were in the beginning of the year I finally decided to make the switch to an BEV. And the design and features of the Megane E Tech Electric really got me.

[@dreammaker730]

Love seeing you on here . What's the new lambourghini called the one that looks like the Citroën and this one you test drove 😉

[@infernovideo]

Thanks for the first view. Looks like a great car, I'd buy one if I could. Too bad we will not see it in Canada. Not sure what was up with the audio, it sounded like you had a mic outside the car! How quiet or not was it in reality? cheers

[@davidmarden4789]

I'm super jealous of all the cool EVs that aren't available in the US.

[@neillgatley8770]

The leaf and the bolt seem to be the smaller EV options in the USA. With all of the tax incentives, a small EV could be very low cost to buy outright. Why do you think the manufacturers are not interested to compete for sales in this area? While we have more operations in Europe, we would always like to see more small options. Do you think the id3 would sell in the USA? Ford are planning a car based on the VW platform for Europe, is there pressure on them to bring a focus sized EV to the USA? It would be interesting to know if the car makers are out of touch.

[@arleneallen8809]

Quite a loud interior. Were the windows open? As always, best analysis and presentation of all the major reviewers.

[@TassieEV]

Nice to see another review of this car, has so many amazing features including Towing and V2L I believe from memory. Nissan they were focussed on framing Carlos of course and involving the rigged justice system in Japan to nail him, luckily he is now a free man away from that corruption. Now of course I won't buy a car from them but Renault I may if it comes to Australia of course and in more than tiny numbers.

[@dcbel]

8:42 yes V2G!! Great review, thank you for sharing! ⚡🔌🚘

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Good review. Just one thing about that car that I don't like is the very bad back window which you won't get a good view from in your mirror. But everything else looks fantastic

[@paulmckinder3082]

Great review Mr Smith, nice looking car that dont understand why uk would get a smaller screen would make sense to use all the same size.

[@AlanTov]

Not sure that was correct. The lower specs get a smaller screen.

[@JumyJu]

You are like a narrator narrating about the beautiful story of the car. I enjoy watching your videos. So relaxing and chilled. Because of you I bought Kia Soul First Edition which is great. By the way I like your top😅

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers. I’m very lucky to do this job.

[@JumyJu]

Smart people make their own luck.

[@marks-0-0]

I'm warming to the French brands and this new one seems to be another hit. For me its just a question now of when to buy into an EV and what i want/need. Another fab review JS thanks

[@alunhoskins4513]

Excellent. This car seems, on first video acquaintance anyway, pretty near perfect. It looks good, obviously drives well, has a good quality interior, is beautifully designed inside and out....and is another EV to show that the iD3 falls well short in so many ways. I think VW will be increasingly 'found out' as other manufacturers show how it can be done. It just shows too how quickly development evolves. Just one question. There seemed to be quite a bit of road noise - or was this just down to the mic' picking its up rather than actually being intrusive? Another fantastic review.

[@ArchivePete]

I'm not normally a big Renault fan (I did own one once) but I do like this. I like the Info screen as part of the dash, not stuck on like an after thought. I don't like SUV's so like this is more of a normal car. The inside looks very nice. If they bring that to market at 34K for the bigger battery version, I think it will be hard to beat. Fingers crossed the production car looks and drives like tis one.

[@hughgabriel1]

Nice review thanks Jonny, this looks like it will be a strong contender to replace our Zoe ZE50 when it goes back in 18months time. How many miles/kWh did it do on your test? The range seems to suggest nearly 5m/kWh which seems fanciful. Even if it only matches the Zoe’s winter performance of about 3.8 that’s still a very useful 230mile range.

[@Macmonkey1000]

I think he said 16. something kWh per 100km so a bit under 4 miles per kWh. The bigger battery would be the minimum acceptable IMO. I would need to see over 200 miles range to tempt me, far nicer than ID3 though for sure.

[@returner323617]

Thanks Jonny. Nice review, as always. I like the looks and I'm starting to shorten my list as I plan to replace a much loved BMW i3; I'm guessing this is around the same sort of size..? Slightly concerned by the range numbers though: WLTP is, obviously, very theoretical, but still 186 miles from 40 kWh (or 292 from 60) implies ~4.7 miles per kWh. Yet your real world driving (which I assuming was mixed and not focussing on economy) delivered 16.9 kWh per 100 km; which translates to 3.7 miles per kWh, or ranges of 148 miles for the 40 and 222 miles for the 60. Still, the 60 kWh would work for me and gets me over the magic 200 miles psychological threshold, although more would be better... But, with DC charging at 130kW, it's perfectly doable for the odd long-distance motorway journey.

[@markcrossland7203]

Took delivery of my equilibre and it’s lovely to drive. A couple of blemishes though, told no alarm present a week before it arrived and will fit when part arrives, so arranged free GAP insurance, the park button gets stuck so that has to get replaced, no mats so waiting for that along with wheel nut lock and also a knocking from the rear after large speed bumps which needs to go back in to sort. So a few problems but hasn’t put me off as the rest is brilliant

[@brianbarcroft9167]

Just come across this video and have just bought one here in France. Brilliant. Charging network here is pretty good also thus a combination of the Mégane's Google maps and the availability of chargers made a 6hr.30 drive from Toulouse to Cassis seamless. Everything said in the video is spot on.

[@simonreeves2017]

Hi Johnny, nice review, and on first impressions a nice EV. Surprised you did not compare the steering wheel to the Austin Allegro - yes, we know you have a fondness, but they were crap! Talking of the 1970s, Renault made some good cars back then, the 12 and 16 were very good for that era, though being the 1970s they did rust with veracity! Might check this offering out in the summer, though I’m still enjoying my BMW i3, but a better ride quality would be welcome - I heartily agree with your comment that many EVs (and 21st century cars in general) have a very unforgiving ride.

[@dankrafted]

So many options to incorporate the E into the name better rather than tac it on at the end, bit of a shame. (mEgane, MeganE, Megan-e etc) I cant say i like the styling as it looks too bulbus for me, although there is a lot to like in it as well, but i totally appreciate that its aiming at the crossover market but keeping the hatchback physical proportions, and do love even more for that.... i'd commented in a previous video that i suspect the car manufactures will gradually bring the roof lines and ride height down of both SUVs and Crossovers to the point that they will match current regular cars, and this very much takes that ethos. from an efficiency point of view its the way forward - reduce frontal area and drag, which is essential to give EVs the range they need... another cracking Vid Jonny

[@paulw575]

Looks ok, good range and a very good price. I don't know if it was just due to the one take (so you had to set up quickly) but at speed there was a lot of road noise.

[@StephenCharman]

loved the presentation! seems like there is a lot of background noise? car, bees, or just the recording?

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It was my mic more than the cabin tbh

[@AL-ib3lu]

You did a great job at short notice, I like everything about the car apart from rear passenger space.

[@philjohn3682]

Great review,. Great looking car. You give interesting comparisons with the ID3, the Ariya and even the smaller Zoe. But no mention of the Kia Niro EV (2023). How would you compare the Megane with that and which would you recommend?