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Renault Mégane E-Tech

(2022 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

73
%
A

Used car score:

72
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

71
%
B

Safety Rating:

73
%
B

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

85
%
A

Warranty Rating:

56
%
C

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

73
%
A

Used car score:

72
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

71
%
B

Safety Rating:

73
%
B

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

85
%
A

Summary

The Renault Mégane E-Tech is an electric (EV) crossover-style hatchback, which the company claims is the lightest medium-sized electric car on the market. It arrived in the UK at the end of 2022.

The Mégane E-Tech replaces the traditional Mégane hatchback and estate model in the Renault line-up. Although it has shares the same name, the new EV carries basically nothing over from the previous petrol-powered Mégane. With its bulkier exterior styling and raised ground clearance, it is more comparable to the Kadjar SUV/crossover.

Using a 60kWh battery to produce 220hp and a promised battery range of 280 miles, it has been well received by the British motoring media so far, commended for its ride comfort efficiency, as well as being described as “seriously stylish” by Carwow.

Auto Trader suggests that “it’s a convincing alternative to the likes of the Volkswagen ID.3“, while pointing to the Mégane E-Tech’s competitive battery range and extensive list of on-board tech features, and also mentioning the car’s quiet nature on the road.

“Its only real weakness is its practicality”, Car Keys explains. Reviewers generally agree that Mégane E-Tech has a relatively short boot that isn’t very convenient, while a few outlets have criticised the electric hatchback for its small rear window that limits rearwards visibility.

As of August 2025, the Renault Mégane E-Tech holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 73%. It gets top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, while its safety rating and media scores are also good. However, Renault’s new car warranty coverage is only average.

Mégane E-Tech highlights

  • Stylish inside and out
  • Plenty of on-board tech
  • Intuitive infotainment
  • Competitive battery range
  • Comfortable ride

Mégane E-Tech lowlights

  • Boot design is not very practical
  • High boot access
  • Limited rear headroom
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Not all that exciting to drive

Key specifications

Body style: Medium five-door hatchback
Engines:
electric, battery-powered
Price:
From £32,495 on-road

Launched: Summer 2022
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

Media reviews

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: March 2022
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Adult protection: 85%
Child protection: 88%
Vulnerable road users: 65%
Safety assist: 79%

Euro NCAP conducted crash tests on the mid-range ‘Techno’ trim of the Renault Mégane E-Tech in Spring 2022- the model achieving a full five-star rating with favourable adult and child occupant protection scores.

However, the test results indicate that the Mégane E-Tech is not the best in its class when it comes to mitigating damage to vulnerable road users in potential crash scenarios.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

Model tested: EV60 160 kW Electric FWD Automatic

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2022
Read the full Green NCAP review

Clean Air Index: 10 / 10
Energy Efficiency Index: 9.4 / 10
Greenhouse Gas Index: 9.6 / 10

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models280 milesB
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models4.7 m/KWhA
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models26C
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£261C
Year 2£557C
Year 3£941C
Year 4£1,134C
Year 5£1,558C
Overall£4,451C

The Renault Mégane E-Tech is an affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The Mégane is very efficient and battery range is good, so you’ll have plenty of charge for all your day-to-day driving needs. Insurance should be competitive and servicing costs are also reasonable, although some EVs are cheaper.

Reliability rating

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No reliability rating

As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Renault Mégane E-Tech to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Mégane E-Tech, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Renault Mégane E-Tech

Overall ratingC56%
New car warranty duration3 years
New car warranty mileage60,000 miles
Battery warranty duration8 years
Battery warranty mileage100,000 miles

Renault’s new car warranty is pretty much the bare minimum offered in the UK, with a duration of three years and a limit of 60,000 miles. Other rivals in the price bracket do better (and in some cases, much better).

In addition to the overall new car warranty, battery components benefit from an additional eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. This is pretty much standard for all new EVs on sale in the UK, but is an extra reassurance that petrol and diesel cars don’t get.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Renault Mégane E-Tech

As of August 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Renault Mégane. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Renault dealer.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Renault Mégane E-Tech has received

2022

  • DrivingElectric Awards – Technology Award
  • Parkers New Car Awards – Best Medium Electric Car
  • Top Gear Awards – Best Electric Hatch + Best Famiily Hatch

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