Renault Megane E-Tech Electric (2022 on)
Techno+ in Midnight Blue with black Roof

Exclusive, mean looking, and cool EV

Comfy seats. Lovely drive. Useable touchscreen. Proper EV.

Fairly exclusive: I've only seen 5 others since I bought mine.
A smooth and quiet drive with a sporty feel which, is just as well because, the power and acceleration when you need it is instant.
Bad UK road surfaces do augment the suspension stiffness, but on good roads this car absolutely glides.

Touch screen system is a joy to use, or just ask the built-in google assistant: it can do almost anything.
Very little here to trouble any driver: just get in and enjoy.

The main thing is that Renault designers have thought hard about what makes a good EV, and they’ve got it right!
With this Megane they’ve found the theoretical sweet spot between weight, battery size, handling, range, speedy charging (DC, and AC), and efficiency.

Drive around in Eco and use the power meter for freewheeling, and you’ll get miles of range for very little battery.
Winter temps do hit the range somewhat, but no more than any other EV.

Don’t expect heavy doors; they’re made from aluminium.
Don’t think for a minute that you’ll be badgered by constant bleeps; it won’t happen.
Nor will the steering wheel constantly nudge you left and right up the road like in some cars (Kia) - it's totally unobtrusive.

What you will get are one-touch electric windows all round, cool Renault emblem puddle lamps that greet you in the dark, super-smart headlights that know if you’re driving in fog, or heavy rain - heck, you can even tell them which side of the road you’re driving on!
Automatic wipers that actually work when it starts to rain and turn off again afterwards - even the rear wiper gives the window a last wipe seconds after a wash/wipe.
The passenger seat heater turns off automatically when not needed.
22kW AC charging which, is very useful indeed.

Great - just how it should be!
All in all a very nice car to own so far, lovely to drive, and if you want it to be sporty, you get plenty of grip, loads of fun, and instant acceleration.
BEV need not mean Behemoth Electric Vehicle after all.
It’s all this and more…plus it sounds like a spaceship. Incredible!

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