►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzfaq.info ►Compare the VW ID3 vs Honda e: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLmqmcp3mNe6j4k.html ►Compare the Cupra Born: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/arl-h8WmtbGRdXU.html 00:00 Renault Megane E-Tech small EV! 00:10 Light show 00:49 Shorter than VW ID3 and Nissan Ariya 01:35 Strong design and tiny window 02:04 FWD and acceleration figures 02:14 Battery kWh sizes and real-world range 02:34 Recharging 22 kW AC 130 kW DC 02:50 Interior with recycled seats 03:21 Steering wheel 03:41 Seating position 04:12 Cockpit overview 04:31 Digital instruments 05:04 User interface 05:49 Android Automotive infotainment 07:30 Middle console 07:48 Rear doors and seating 08:44 Pricing and extras 08:58 Trunk / boot 10:01 Autobahn acceleration Megane E-Tech FWD 11:16 Motorway driving performance 12:09 Driving modes with ambient lighting 12:44 Steering feeling 13:52 Digital back mirror 15:13 Assistance systems 16:22 More high speed driving 17:50 Suspension 18:41 Interior materials while driving 19:20 Regenerative braking / recuperation modes 22:30 Agile driving 24:48 Energy consumption in kWh/100 km and range #Renault #RenaultMegane Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

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Can we all agree this is 100 times better than an id3 ??

I can add my two cents here. Thomas seemed a bit down and did not seem to like it but don't be discouraged. I drove it almost in pretty much the same specification as here, as well as most of it's rivals. TLDR this is one of the best EVs currently. If you're interested, a bit more details: - Efficiency. We saw this powertrain in Ariya much more already and it is very efficient. It's even more efficient in the Megane. It will deliver ~370km range mixed driving. It can do ~13kwh city and 20kwh highway (120-130kph). Even with it's pointlessly big Cd, it's quite a bit more efficient than ID.3 and is close to the Model 3. - Regeneration, as mentioned by Thomas, has modes. Without it, car freewheels amazingly well, feels like it has almost no friction. It does adapt slightly to depending on the speed but mostly the driver controls it with the paddles. I would agree that proper adaptive solution would be best (Tesla is by far the best here) but some cars are harder to predict or have a very weak regeneration setting. In this case, Megane at least let's you choose. The highest setting is pretty strong and stops the car well (but not to a complete halt, unfortunately). - Drives rather well too. FWD EVs aren't the brilliant usually in general because of the massive torque coming suddenly makes them lose traction (Kia and Hyundai EVs were particularly horrible at that) but Megane is the best one so far. It's calibrated properly and is rather progressive, has enough traction for the amount of power. Not as good as RWD (as ID.3) would be but really good enough that it doesn't bother. Interesting that Thomas had an issue with the steering, because I feel it's calibration is one of the best as well (not as good as VW and Tesla, but better than everything else). Suspension is pretty firm but isn't uncomfortable and damn side better than Teslas. Not as good as VW though. Side note: this is my personal biggest downside of the Megane. The whole driving refinement, calibration of fine details feels is good but not brilliant. For example, you can hear small clunks or squeaks from the suspension or the brakes. Not always, but sometimes, especially driving very slowly and trying to get to a very gentle stop. VW feels much more complete in that regard. - Interior is amazing. Blows away everything in this price range, at least in this spec. Miles better than ID.3, Born, Teslas and much closer to XC40, Ioniq 5 and generally premium vehicles. Surprisingly, even built quality, stitching, door handles (inside and out), door closing and stuff like that are very good and much better than we are used to seeing from Renault; would probably rival some premium vehicles in this regard. Some harder plastics here and there, but mostly everything is covered in many nice materials, is soft, switches feel substantial, don't feel cheap and have nice clicks. Separate control for climate is super useful and there are FOUR window switches, for every window (groundbreaking I know). Steering wheel buttons aren't really capacitive, they feel like proper buttons and are just put on one plastic plane. Driving position felt okay, seats are comfortable. - Infotainment with Android is good as well. Not as good as Tesla, but better than anything else. Quick, easy to use. Google Maps are integrated and you can see the map on the driver's screen. - Practicality is a probably the weak point. Trunk is short, though rather deep, not much space in the back seats. Front row is spacious though and there is enough storage space. But no frunk :( - Styling is, of course, a matter of taste. I think it looks okay, definitely much better in person, though I don't think it will age very well.

I think this car is actually the only little EV that I would buy . it's attractive and a serious rival to the top Auto Makers.,. I actually don't see a rival to this at the moment at this price in its segment ... and that looks this good...Renault did very well with this. Fresh and dynamic. Excellent!

Went for a test drive this week, quick correction to make sir: the buttons on the steering wheel are not at all touch based. I tried to use all of them and touching did nothing - they're 100% buttons. They just don't look like buttons. It's almost like a diagonal version of a D-pad, if you anyone understands what that is :p

Renault did a great job on the styling, I especially like the front end. I think it looks better with smaller wheels - these and the blue paint make it look absolutely wonderful! The interior is also MUCH better than I expected

As a French, you gave me (for the first time in decades) the envy to try a Renault again. (And I drove R21, R25 and Espace) I love the steering wheel, the double flat aspect looks very comfy.

Thomas, you're nailing EV testing nowadays. I love that. Keep those thorough reviews streaming in. Loves your straight to the point reviews 🥂

It's actually a rather cute little EV but most importantly, the Android integration is the best out of all proprietary ones

Well done by Renault, please Volkswagen, consider Android Automotive and use more tactile buttons

I placed an order here in the UK last week. Due for delivery in December. This review has put my mind at ease. Yes I will have the smaller screen. But the rest will be identical. Was good to see the interior trim, the micro fibre and cloth on the dash board. Looks great. Excellent video as always.

I get mine delivered this month, this car convinced me to take the plunge on an EV ! I got the iconic trim in glacier white with gold f1 blade.

Awesome interior and no stupid touch buttons. Great!

13:53 Thomas I agree with you completely! It is mind-blowing watching car manufacturers throwing decades of understand of the man-machine-interface down the drain with these pseudo-mirrors and the touch or rather non-tactile controls. Lack of spatial awareness kills people just as high reaction times from watching a smartphone screen instead of keeping an updated view of the surroundings does.

First EV I would actually consider buying actually, good job Renault

Finally, was waiting for this review. :) Thank you Thomas!

Very nicev 😉Thanks Thomas! Always a pleasure!

A nice car and I like that even smaller EVs are starting to become available (though still too expensive), but I'm really tired of the whole so-called crossover concept. Why not just build stylish hatchbacks that are as efficient as possible?

Nice! I saw this one or one similar two months ago in the Netherlands with a french plate. It was a test vehicle, equipped with a lot of camera’s and camo wrapped completely. I couldn’t make up the model but nice to see it now fully on Autogefühl!

excellent review. Alot of thanks for your time!

Hello ! Thanks for this complete video that show us all the aspects of the vehicle. It's been a long time since there was a Renault on this channel :D Have a good day !

Ohhhh,, have I waited for this one or what,, 😬😋🥰 Cheers and thank you sooo much Thomas,, 🍻😎👍‍‍👍‍‍

I have to say, the price - 48,000 euro - was a bit of a surprise. I assumed about 35,000.

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. I particularly like the New Larger Infotainment System

Good job, sir. I love this guy. Soo calm and the pronunciation is spot on.

22 kW AC is nice in France. There are plenty of those chargers around

Found out you are a Vegan and subbed real quick! Great content too!

Thank you for this review. I think this car is really important, because it's really light compared to similar EVs, so it's a more sustainable choice. I think it's a bad direction that many mid sized electric SUVs are really big and weigh a lot - like the Enyaq. They should focus on being small and weigh really little so they're more sustainable. If you build electric cars with a little battery pack and only one motor, then you will save some of the battery pack and the motor for another car. I think it's wrong that for instance in USA you get the same incentives when buying an electric car regardless of how sustainable the car is. For instance the two Rivian models weigh about 3.500 kg, and the Hummer EV weighs 4.103 kg which I think is insane.

I have to say I definitely like the android automotive. I’m sure more manufacturers will adopt that in future

Had a test drive of one of these today. I was impressed. Well sorted suspension and sharp steering, with good balance between comfort and handling, and nice build quality. The infotainment system works well and the whole car seems well thought out. I haven't tried the MG4, and that might offer better value, but I doubt it will offer the build quality. Also, the Renault can tow 900 kg, which is a useful factor for me.

This Renault is absolutely gorgeous and so super beautiful. I will wait and save to get one in the future

quite good design all around, not crazy flashy, and great that it has android automotive, super smooth and responsive, def a car id consider over other models

Great review of the new Renault ZOE... errr... Mégane e-tech! 😅 P.S.: In case you are wondering, Renault initially planned this as a replacement for the ZOE, but later decided on doing it with the upcoming Renault R5. This is clear in the back seats and trunk space, which are more appropriated of a B segment.

Great review, where is the door closing sound? 😉

Hey Thomas, finally the car I've been waiting for! Also again, found out that in addition to some good trance, you also like anjunadeep style deep house (ben bohmer, lane 8, sultan and shepard). let's see if i find some tinlicker in the next review! ;)

This new model of Megane is much better looking than the outgoing version.

Great in-depth review, Thomas - super work...! I do like the look of this model - especially the interior design and Google screen. But... and, it's just personal preference, I know - having had a front-wheel-drive EV (Leaf) and now a rear-wheel-drive EV (i3) I just much prefer the torque of an electric motor powering the rear wheels... I found the Leaf would spin-up it's front wheels on anything other than bone-dry tarmac... The i3 gives me that push out of junctions which is more instantaneous and safer when joining a fast-moving A-road, for example...

I love the cockpit overview

Excellent video. A very complete review, congratulations. Question... now that you drove the megane etech and the skoda enyaq rs which one you prefer? (If you have to buy one). I'm deciding which one to buy cause I love the look of the enyaq but android automotive is better than the vw system. Thanks 😊

Interior seems very intuitive and well designed with the exception of the drive selector

Finally!!!!

Maybe the only electric car, that I would consider, I like the design it does not looks like a car from Mars 😂 like most ev, I like how it looks like a normal car on the inside, the infotainment looks amazing, ok there's still the price....

Renault Megane EV looks good in maroon/black exterior colors ... Interior looks well appointed & comfortable ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

This is a really nice looking EV! Too bad we don't get Renault in the states.

The rear side window of the vehicle looks like a Land Rover which is great.

Top !

The back reminds me of how I perceive the i-Pace. I don't feel it matches the rest of the styling. I'm sure the speaker system is better than the BOSE though

The advantage of built-in navigation as an alternative to Google Maps or Apple Maps is that it's ALWAYS going to work. No internet required.

Classic Megane with small rear window

I can see shiiiii-stuff! 🤣 Well recovered, Tom! 😆

This Renault Megane has a well design interior like VW ID.x The PNDR position is fantastic and let a lot of space between front seats.

Great review of the new Renault EV. The design is interesting pleasing but why make it so short!...The high loading lip and lack of space in the rear means we won’t be changing the Kia e-Niro for one of these...the quality looks high but the price for this size of car is risible. European OEMs are going to have a shock when Chinese brands start delivering their wares.

I have a 2020 Leaf Tekna 64 kWh. It's quicker and has a good range. I'm puzzled why EVs don't seem to have improved much. in 2 years. The only reason I would change is if the car was the same price but did 600 kilometers range and 0-100 k in 5 seconds.

I've heard that the 0-50kph (0-30mph) acceleration times on the 220hp version are a bit slower than comparable EVs, so you don't get the same instant acceleration from a stand still as you get with other EVs - is this true?

Any info if Renault will release also estate version? It would first really nice to size this size!

I recently had a test drive in a Subaru Solterra with a digital rear view mirror. The issue for me was that with varifocal glasses the mirror is out of focus when you look up to it. I do not know if there is a good solution to this for digital rear view mirrors.

This is a really nice and well thought-out car, but unfortunately too expensive compared to its competitors.

Now give us a midsize version with AWD and 350 miles of real-world range, and Renault will wipe the floor with the market.

I don't know if they are bringing this one to Australia. Cupra just launched in Australia so if I get a Euro EV that's the only option for me atm. We do get Chinese EVs in this segment, I have been wanting to get my hands on an ORA Cat (another FWD EV), there is also the BYD Dolphin and eventually I am sure the MG M4.

Beautiful car, I like it

14:04 I can't see sh...tuff. Nice save haha

Hey Thomas, are you going to be getting your hands on the new Honda CR-V soon? Waiting for your impressions on that.

NICE CAR

Excellent car. Renault is back !

are the seats suitable for people with dust mite allergy?

I’m interested in this EV. Not sure about the three steering column control stalks though.

i tied a volvo c40. rear view camera should be mandatory on that vehicle and similar, as everyday actions here in Bristol, england "reversing from a side road into a main road past an illegally parked van" are really dangerous when you can't see a thing. nice to see that Android Automotive is getting more adoption *and* has Apple CarPlay. volvo has been promising that since 2021....

Agree about the BSM, have a peugeot e-2008 same issue.Comes on too late. Next to useless IMO.

‘Who designed this, and why” lightened my day, thanks.

Very interesting car!

I'm very concerned that there is no Thomas Blue or Thomas Grey in this review. Is the hot weather to blame?

What was a more enjoyable driving experience? This or the Ariya?

I appreciate a smaller, lighter car. The exterior styling doesn’t win me over yet on first impressions.

3 stalk on one side... My C class had 3 on the left and 1 on the right for gearbox... Merc wipers were on the "wrong" side.. Back to VW now, much more "Normal"😁

Meine Meinung was den Totwinkelasistenten angeht, es ist doch besser das er blinkt erst wen ein Auto sich im toten Winckel befindet. Wen er deutlich früher warnt, dan weis ich nicht ob sich doch nicht ein anderes auto in den toten Winckel geschlichen hat was ich aus irgend einer Grund nicht bemerkt habe. Aber das ist nur meine Meinung 🙂

Android Automotive looks good. Just use it in lots of cars.

Thomas , I'm not sure if the cars are looking more attractive or it's yourself .. You do make everything look superb , I have to say 👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕 Extremley Handsome Thomas

Interesting review but as driving enjoyment is a big factor in the choice of my next EV I am earnestly waiting for a test drive. Just wondering whether steering feels a bit awkward with the quartic shape wheel. I also worry that the interior might look a bit gloomy with darkish upholstery and black roof lining. It is a pity that there is no panoramic roof option.

14:05 “I can’t see sh** … stuff!” 😅

"I can't see shhh.. Stuff" 😏 😂

I find it good that you use the term "animal skin" instead of "leather"...

Will wait for the RS Trophy lol 🏆

Didn't you do a video on the Megane already ? 🤔

This car is smoking hot !

Great

Why such an abrupt ending in your recent videos?

@Autogefühl Thomas at 14:07 wanted to say shit but he realised and continued by saying stuff 🤣

Good

What's about Renault Austral?

The smart #1 should be another worthy competitor in this segment. Any news yet on if/when there’s a chance for a review?

Don't understand why they choose to use hard plastic at front doors... They started with rear doors and it was ok but why they keep going? You made a posh looking EV with an existing name, and you created a good looking interior design so if you want to increase your market share then you should be generous in terms of material quality... Strange thing is in some trim levels with the clio V they pushed the B segment limits but with the megane they are not... Strange...

Is that the French rooster 🐓 above the left speaker 🔊?

did that speedometer just jump 10km/h at a time lmao

I dont think range is the problem with evs but range per € is. Spending 30k for 250km is embarrassing

Can we stop saying it's small? It's not it's mid-size. A Zoe is small, an E-Up is small, a Fiat 500 is small. This is mid-size, everyone got that? ;)

Small EVs? Yes, finally not another SUV, but what about the sporty ones?

6:27 "... And they fail"! Bruhhhhhhh!

So 40 Kwh model is usless if 60 Kwh model range is in "good" conditions 400 km! Wonder how will batterie hold on minus 10 in winter....Guess I will be waiting for my EV another 10 yrs...

Does the ID3 offer more rear room?