Pricing and specifications for the Renault Megane E-Tech have finally been announced for the Australian market before deliveries start towards the end of this year.
Just a single variant of the Megane E-Tech will be sold in Australia, dubbed the Techno EV60. As the name implies, this model features a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a 400-volt system and support for DC fast-charging at speeds of up to 130 kW. Renault says approximately 300 km (186 miles) of range can be added in 30 minutes with a DC charger.
This battery pack drives a 160 kW (215 hp) electric motor at the front wheels with 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque and four levels of regenerative braking. The French brand is particularly proud of the fact that the Megane E-Tech’s battery pack doesn’t use rare earth metals and that it will consume 15.6 kWh/100 km, enough to give it a WLTP range of 454 km (282 miles). The SUV will need 7.4 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h).
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A plethora of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems come standard on the SUV. These include automatic emergency braking with junction assist that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, emergency lane-keeping assist with oncoming traffic and road-edge detection, and adaptive cruise control. All models also come with a smart rear-view camera and a driver drowsiness alert system.
For the starting price of AU$64,990 ($41,710) plus on-road costs, buyers will also receive 20-inch wheels as standard while found in the cabin is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch infotainment display, and configurable ambient lighting. There is also a six-speaker audio system, wireless smartphone charging, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Australian pricing of the Megane E-Tech makes it slightly cheaper than the AU$66,590 ($42,737) Kia Niro S EV but does come at a premium to the 2024 Volvo EX30 that will start at AU$59,990 ($38,501).
This battery pack drives a 160 kW electric motor at the front wheels with 300 Nm of torque and four levels of regenerative braking. The French brand is particularly proud of the fact that the Megane E-Tech’s battery pack doesn’t not use rare earth metals and that it will consume 15.6 kWh/100 km, enough to give it a WLTP range of 454 km. The SUV will need 7.4 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h).
A plethora of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems come standard on the SUV. These include automatic emergency braking with junction assist that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, emergency lane-keeping assist with oncoming traffic and road-edge detection, and adaptive cruise control. All models also come with a smart rear-view camera and a driver drowsiness alert system.
For the starting price of AU$64,990 plus on-road costs, buyers will also receive 20-inch wheels as standard while found in the cabin is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch infotainment display, and configurable ambient lighting. There is also a six-speaker audio system, wireless smartphone charging, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Australian pricing of the Megane E-Tech makes it slightly cheaper than the AU$66,590 Kia Niro S EV but does come at a premium to the 2024 Volvo EX30 that will start at AU$59,990.
