Attractive prices, great autonomy, high-quality design and finish, the main pillars of the electric Mégane E-Tech
Renault and the electric car is the story of a revolution that started the diamond brand before anyone else. It is more than 10 years of experience and knowledge, validated by more than 10,000 million kilometers without emissions and covered by more than 400,000 vehicles sold to date. And this story has only just begun. With the new electric Megane E-TECH, Renault offers the first model of its “2.0 generation” electric vehicles. Connected and integrated in the electric ecosystem and in the digital ecosystem of its users, the electric Megane E-TECH also symbolizes for the French brand the beginning of the announced revival of the compact vehicle segment. Less polluting in use and during its entire life cycle, the electric car must set an example in the field of sustainable mobility. The new new Megane E-TECH does not emit CO2 during use and avoids noise pollution in its environment due to its quiet operation.
Renault has more than ten years of experience in designing, manufacturing, selling and monitoring electric vehicles to keep up with the new trend of the electric revolution with the Mégane E-TECH. The diamond brand’s new electric model retains the DNA that has made each generation of Mégane a benchmark in the segment, thanks to its dynamism, habitability and boot space. To this we must add new virtues such as an attractive design, an unprecedented ratio of size and habitability, its great autonomy and the high quality perceived in the passenger compartment. Prices start from 36,600 euros for the 130 hp version, while the most powerful 220 hp model costs 48,200 euros. In addition, with the Moves III help plan, you get access to a government subsidy of 7,000 euros.
Thanks to the new 4.21 meter long body, the Mégane E-TECH Electric offers plenty of interior space and dynamics on the road, thanks to a longer wheelbase (2.70 meters) and smaller overhangs. The great fineness of the battery (only 11 centimeters thick) has made it possible to refine the exterior proportions and increase the ratio of exterior dimensions to interior habitability, while lowering the center of gravity to provide more stability to the whole. The luggage compartment offers a total volume of 440 litres, with a further 22 liters of additional space accessible via the double floor, which is available as an accessory. To increase the load volume, the rear seats can be folded down and the front passenger seat can be folded vertically.
The impression of robustness of the body is conveyed thanks to the presence of details reminiscent of the world of SUVs: large 20-inch wheels, floor and wheel arch guards and a high waistline. All versions have recessed door handles. When the driver or front passenger reaches out to open a door, or when the car is unlocked, the hidden levers in the bodywork pop out automatically, via an electrical system. They return to their closed position after parking for two minutes, when the car begins to move forward or when the doors are closed.
The new electric Mégane has interior dimensions comparable to the current Mégane in terms of combustion in longitudinal space and distance between passengers, and slightly higher (about 21 centimeters more) for the knees of the rear passengers. But the most remarkable thing about the Mégane E-TECH is its habitability and practicality, thanks to the longer wheelbase, flat floor, smaller engine compartment and slimmer dashboard. In addition, the lack of a transmission tunnel, gear lever and control panel, normally integrated in the center console, increases the space on board.
The Mégane E-TECH is available in two power versions: 130 hp and 250 newton meters of torque or 220 hp and 300 newton meters. With the battery with a capacity of 40 kWh, it has a range of 300 kilometers, while mounting the battery extends from 60 kWh to 470 kilometers. The maximum speed (electronically limited) with the 130 hp engine is 150 km/h, while 100 km/h is reached from the start in just 10 seconds. The 220 hp EV 60 model has a top speed of 160 kilometers, while it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds. The batteries have a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km. In this time interval, they will be replaced for free if they degrade to a level below 70% of their rated capacity.
In terms of safety measures, the Megane E-TECH is equipped with innovative systems such as the highway and traffic assistant, the adaptive cruise control with the lane centering function or the intelligent speed limiter, with which the maximum speed of the vehicle can be automatically blocked according to the current legal limitation. To reduce the risk of a collision, the new electric Mégane E-Tech also features Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning and Lane Keeping Assist, which combines data from the front camera and side radars to automatically return the vehicle to its original position. lane when, when overtaking, it detects a risk of a frontal or side collision or when the car is about to leave the road.
The new Mégane E-TECH introduces a new electric power steering system with a higher reduction ratio for more agile and direct steering. Thus, the driver reacts faster and more clearly to his touches on the steering wheel, which facilitates manoeuvring. This advantage also includes the presence of a multi-link rear axle linked to the new steering column, which guarantees better stability and more precise steering. The suggested settings concern driving sensations (steering force, engine calibration and throttle response) as well as the on-board environment (ambient lighting, driver’s seat comfort, thermal comfort, instrument panel display, instrument panel colour). Three preset modes (Eco, Comfort and Sport) combine the best of these settings and their respective objectives are efficiency, balance adapted to the most common situations and amplification of dynamic sensations. A fourth mode (My Sense) allows free choice for adjusting settings. The electric Mégane E-Tech also stands out for its quick response to the different driving modes, Eco, Comfort and Sport.
Like a smartphone, the new electric Mégane integrates into the user’s digital ecosystem, with its innovative Open R display system and the Open R Link multimedia system, developed with Google and based on the Android Automotive operating system. In addition to Google Maps navigation and the Google Play app catalog, the built-in Google voice assistant and My Renault app features add even more interactivity. The new optional Open R display for the Mégane combines the digital display on the instrument panel and the multimedia display on the center console, forming an inverted “L”.
EV40 EV60
Power: 130 hp 220 hp
Speed: 150 km/h 160 km/h
0 to 100: 10 seconds 7.4 seconds
Traction: Front:
Transmission: Automatic Automatic
DGT Label: Zero Zero
Autonomy: 300km 400km
Price: From 36,000 euros From 48,200 euros
Length: 4.20 meters. Width: 1.77m. Height: 1.50m.
Trunk: 440 liters
Source: La Verdad
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