The entry-level Techno gets a full suite of electronic safety systems, and you can easily pick and choose which of these systems you want working in the background as you drive via the My Perso button.
The Megane E-Tech comes with a three-year/100,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty, with the electric motor getting a separate four-year/100,000-mile warranty. In comparison, the Skoda Elroq is covered by a three-year/60,000-mile package, but Hyundai, Kia and MG have longer terms for their warranty coverage. As with many EVs, the Renault’s battery has its own eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Renault’s EasyLife service plan lets buyers spread the cost of scheduled maintenance. They have a choice of a three or four-year agreement, each running to 48,000 miles, with the four-year deal also covering the first MoT. For an extra £1 a month, the latter pack can add an extra year of warranty cover, too.
Alternatives
There are a number of VW Group rivals to take on the Megane E-Tech, including the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born and Skoda Elroq, the latter of which is a strong contender for its practicality and versatility. Elsewhere, the Hyundai Kona is a former Auto Express Car of the Year, while the Kia EV3 and Kia Niro EV are also worth shortlisting. More conventional hatchbacks such as the Peugeot E-308 and Vauxhall Astra Electric are also available.
Renault Megane E-Tech Techno long-term test
In the first six months of 2023, our group website editor, Steve Walker, ran a Renault Megane E-Tech Techno for a long-term test. Steve has two children, and the rear legroom of the Megane E-Tech proved to be tight for them on long journeys, especially behind his preferred driving position (he’s just over 6ft tall).
He also found the cold weather range of the test car (which was not equipped with a heat pump at the time – it’s now standard) was greatly reduced compared to the range in warmer conditions. On the plus side, the Megane E-Tech’s interior quality and design stand out from the other cars in the class with a high-quality feel. The driving experience also impressed, the Megane E-Tech giving a great balance between comfort and responsive handling. You can read the full long term test here…
Renault Megane E-Tech pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re not fussed about back-seat space, then it could be all the EV you could need. It offers a decent range, neat in-car tech and a decent drive, if you can live with the firm ride.
