Renault Megane E-Tech – charming French SUV with a difference

Motor Torque with David Berthon

Driving Renault’s Megane E-Tech SUV – a small French SUV with a
difference, setting it apart from the look alike new breed of Chinese electric
cars. At $54,990 plus on-road costs more than competitive, cheaper than
Volvo’s EX30 and in a way more charming. The styling impressive, hatch
like with large 20-inch wheels tucked into the corners. Step inside and it
breathes clever design, quality materials and individuality. With a
lightweight 60kWh battery feeding a single electric motor driving the front
wheels it offers a driving range of 454Km which I found accurate. Relatively
light for an electric car with a slim lightweight battery under the floor I
found the energy consumption excellent at 14.1 kWh/100km. Electric cars
tend to ride harder` due to battery weight – not so for the Megane E-Tech,
extremely comfortable helped by great seats although disappointing only
with manual adjustment. Welcome five-star safety plus four available drive
modes that noticeably change the complexion of the drive, while steering
feel is a high point. As I said earlier, it feels more premium in all it does
apart from some tyre roar on courser road surfaces. I came away very
impressed with this electric Renault Megane – appealingly different and a
classy small French SUV. I’m David Berthon

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