New Renault Megane review
Category: Small Electric
Section: Introduction

Introduction
What Car? says...
As electric cars continue to grow in popularity, the Renault Megane E-Tech is big news – both for Renault and for anyone looking for a new family car.
Why is it so significant? Well, while the Renault Megane name has denoted a combustion-engined rival to the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and VW Golf for more than 20 years, this latest version – the E-Tech – is powered solely by batteries.
FAQs
The Megane was too new to feature in our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey, but Renault as a brand claimed 18th place out of 32 manufacturers. All Renaults come with a five-year warranty as standard. Read more here
No – the Renault Megane comes exclusively as an electric car with a 60kWh (usable capacity) battery. Read more here
Of the three trim levels available, we reckon Equilibre represents the best value for money. It comes with plenty of standard equipment. Read more here
Euro NCAP awarded the Megane five stars out of five for safety. Read more here
Renault hasn't stopped making the Megane, but it no longer sells any petrol or diesel versions – only a pure-electric E-Tech version is offered. Read more here
Yes – the Megane is a class above the Renault Zoe and is bigger in every direction. Read more here
RRP price range | £36,995 - £41,995 |
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Number of trims (see all) | 4 |
Number of engines (see all) | 1 |
Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | electric |
Available doors options | 5 |
Warranty | 3 years / 100000 miles |
Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £74 / £84 |
Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £148 / £168 |
Available colours |