Renault Reveals Updated Megane E-Tech Electric with Longer Range and Faster Charging
Renault's Megane E-Tech electric gets a new LFP battery boosting range beyond 500 km and cutting charging time to 24 minutes.
- over 500 km
- 24 minutes
- nearly 70%
What Happened
Renault has unveiled an updated Megane E-Tech electric, which first launched in 2022. The new model features a 67 kWh LFP battery, replacing the previous NMC chemistry, enabling a range over 500 km and a 15-80% charge in just 24 minutes. Nearly 70% of original buyers were new to EVs, and the update aims to broaden that appeal.
24 minutes15-80% charge
Time saving of around 25% compared to previous model.
- New LFP battery with 67 kWh capacity
- Bidirectional charger for vehicle-to-load
- Google built-in ecosystem with intelligent route planning
- my rnlt app for remote control and charging management
- Redesigned front end and lighting signature
- Simplified line-up: one powertrain, one battery, two trim levels
Produced at Renault's ElectriCity hub in Douai, France, the new Megane E-Tech electric strengthens Renault's EV strategy with a more refined and customer-friendly offering.
Why this matters
The update shows how Renault is improving affordability and convenience of electric cars, with a simpler lineup to attract more first-time EV buyers.
Terms in This Story
- LFP
- Lithium iron phosphate, a type of battery chemistry known for lower cost and longer life.
- NMC
- Nickel manganese cobalt, a common lithium-ion battery chemistry with high energy density.
- Bidirectional charger
- A charger that allows energy to flow both into and out of the vehicle, enabling features like vehicle-to-load.
- Google built-in
- An integrated infotainment system powered by Google services, including maps, voice assistant, and app store.
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