The all-electric Renault Megane E-Tech is an important car for the French automaker and is equipped with a host of new technologies not found in other Renault products.
One part of the electric crossover that Renault is particularly proud of is the OpenR Link interface, consisting of two large screens designed to work in a similar way to a smartphone. The first screen is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster while connected to it is a 12-inch vertical infotainment display.
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Renault’s OpenR display is made by Continental and features aluminosilicate-based Gorilla-type glass that is tempered and very resistant to shocks. It is also said to be scratch-proof and should last for a good 15 years. The TFT displays also have an impressive 267 ppi (pixels per inch), slightly more than the 264 ppi found in the Retina display of the latest-generation iPad.
Like some other automakers, Renault has opted not to extend the dashboard over the gauges to shield them from the sun, noting that the screen has an anti-reflective coating and also features the same micro-blinds technology as used in the privacy screen features of some computers. The OpenR’s panels also adjust their brightness depending on outdoor light levels.
The screens run on the Android operating system and offer both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The use of the Android OS also means that Google Maps is natively installed. Powering the displays is the latest Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit platform from Qualcomm, making the screen seven times smoother than Renault’s outgoing system. LG Electronics was also called upon to ensure the two screens work seamlessly together.
Order books for the new Renault Megane E-Tech are expected to open next month while it will land in European dealerships in March.
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