Renault Megane E-Tech adopts 67 kWh battery to extend driving range to 310 miles
Renault has refreshed the Megane E-Tech electric crossover with a larger 67 kWh battery pack, extending its WLTP driving range to 310 miles alongside revised front-end styling.
- 67 kWh
- 310 miles
- 285 miles
What Happened
Renault has unveiled a mid-cycle update for the Megane E-Tech in Europe, headlined by a capacity increase in its primary traction battery. The hatchback transitions from a 60 kWh pack to a 67 kWh lithium-ion unit, raising total WLTP range to 310 miles from the earlier 285-mile mark.
67 kWh
Upgraded from 60 kWh
310 miles
Extended from 285 miles
Exterior styling brings the model in line with the design language seen on the Austral and Rafale. Up front, the revised fascia features restyled bumper air intakes, chequered flag daytime running lights, and a reprofiled hood with dual contour creases.
Chassis adjustments accompany the visual update, with retuned steering response and suspension geometry aimed at improving road handling against key segment competitors such as the Peugeot e-308 and Cupra Born.
Why this matters
The battery enhancement addresses driving range deficits relative to newer compact EV rivals across European markets. Adding range and restyling the exterior sharpens the model's competitive stance against the Volkswagen ID 3 and Cupra Born.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- kWh
- Kilowatt-hour, a unit often used for battery capacity or energy use.
- OTA
- Over-the-air update, a software update delivered remotely to a vehicle.
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