2024 Renault Megane ETech Priced From AU$64,990 In Australia, Arriving Q4
The Renault Megane E-Tech 2024 will compete with the Kia Niro EV and the Volvo EX30.
Pricing and specifications for the Renault Megane E-Tech have finally been announced for the Australian market ahead of deliveries due to begin later this year.
Only one variant of the Megane E-Tech, the Techno EV60, will be sold in Australia. As the name suggests, this model features a 60kWh Li-ion battery in a 400V system and supports DC fast charging up to 130kW. Renault says the range of around 300 km (186 miles) can be extended in 30 minutes with a DC charger.
This battery pack drives a 160 kW (215 hp) electric motor to the front wheels with 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque and four levels of regenerative braking. The French marque is very proud of the fact that the Megane E-Tech's battery does not use rare earth metals and consumes 15.6 kWh/100 km, enough for a WLTP range of 454 km (282 miles). To accelerate to 100 km/h, the SUV takes 7.4 seconds.
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This SUV comes standard with a number of advanced driver assistance systems. These include automatic emergency braking with a cross traffic assist system that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, lane keeping assist when traffic and shoulders are detected, and adaptive cruise control. All models are also equipped with an intelligent rear view camera and driver sleep warning system.
Starting at A$64,990 ($41,710) plus roadside costs, buyers will also get 20-inch alloy wheels as standard and inside the cabin, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an infotainment system 9-inch screen and an adaptive mode to the environment. . Lightning. There's also a six-speaker sound system, wireless charging for smartphones, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Megane E-Tech's Aussie pricing makes it slightly cheaper than the AU$66,590 ($42,737) Kia Niro S EV, but more expensive than the 2024 Volvo EX30, which will start at AU$59,990 ($38,501 US).
This battery drives a 160 kW front-mounted electric motor with 300 Nm of torque and four levels of regenerative braking. The French marque is very proud of the fact that the Megane E-Tech battery does not use rare earth metals and consumes 15.6 kWh/100 km, which is enough for a WLTP range of 454 km. To accelerate to 100 km/h, the SUV takes 7.4 seconds.
This SUV comes standard with a number of advanced driver assistance systems. These include automatic emergency braking with a cross traffic assist system that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, lane keeping assist when traffic and shoulders are detected, and adaptive cruise control. All models are also equipped with an intelligent rear view camera and driver sleep warning system.
Starting at AU$64,990 plus travel expenses, buyers also receive 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, while the interior has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 9-inch infotainment screen and adjustable ambient lighting. There's also a six-speaker sound system, wireless charging for smartphones, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Megane E-Tech's Australian price makes it slightly cheaper than the Kia Niro S EV at AU$66,590, but more expensive than the 2024 Volvo EX30, which will start at AU$59,990.
