Renault launches 67 kWh Megane E-Tech in UK with £28,245 entry price
Renault has opened UK sales for the revised Megane and Scenic crossovers, introducing a 67kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery that extends the Megane's range to 306 miles and lowers the base price to £28,245 after…
- £28,245
- 67kWh
- 306 miles
- 392 miles
What Happened
Renault has commenced UK commercial sales of its updated Megane and Scenic electric models. The revised Megane features a starting price of £28,245 after securing the maximum £3750 subsidy under the national Electric Car Grant program.
165kW
Enables a 15-80% battery recharge in 24 minutes
The Megane transitions from its former 60kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt unit to a 67kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, raising overall driving range to 306 miles. Maximum DC charging increases to 165kW, shortening the 15-80% charging duration to 24 minutes. Production efficiencies and lower rare-earth usage qualified the car for the £3750 allowance over the earlier £1500 tier.
- £28,245
- 67kWh LFP
- £33,245
Concurrently, the Scenic gains a 2kWh capacity enhancement to achieve 392 miles of range, with pricing starting at £33,245 following application of the matching £3750 grant.
Why this matters
Adopting lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry cuts rare-earth mineral requirements while unlocking the full £3750 government grant. This positions the Megane below competitors including the Volkswagen ID 3 and Vauxhall Astra Electric in the British electric crossover sector.
Terms in This Story
- LFP
- Lithium iron phosphate battery cell chemistry that eliminates cobalt and nickel, reducing raw material costs and enhancing thermal stability.
- NMC
- Nickel manganese cobalt battery formulation offering high volumetric energy density for automotive energy storage.
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