Renault Megane E-Tech

DaveyDave

Electric seats aren't a big deal, I wouldn't go out of my way to spec them but if a car already has it the extra levels of adjustment are nice. I got electric seats in my Born just to have the alcantara material, being able to tilt the seat base and having better lumbar support is nice but I wouldn't miss it.

One thing to note, manual seats in cars seem to be getting less features recently. In the Born for example there's no lumbar at all on the basic seats and there's also no adjustable thigh support. Some cars don't have passenger height adjustment. Something worth double checking.

silver_sky

My current car is a Zoe which has no height adjustment or lumbar, only the angle of the back. I was really considering the Megane at one point until some frankly shocking dealings with Renault, RCI (now Mobilize Finance), and one of their dealers. Seeing the spec offering and pricing for Ireland I probably would not have gone for it anyways. It looks like a lovely car but I think Renault Ireland have missed the mark. Hopefully future spec is improved.

axe2grind

Electric seats with no profiles is a deal breaker with me. 3 drivers (and an occasional 4th) for our car.

GusGus

Only 4 sold in February- is there a significant delay or are they just not selling ?

listermint

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120302574#Comment_120302574

Delay and stock.

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120297023#Comment_120297023

You might be saved from the Crossovers with a fastback like the Citroen C5 X or Peugeot 408 or if they are two big or two expensive for you there is always the Citroen C4-X.

Sheep Shagger

Fully refundable deposit put down today on one - Delivery due April. If we change our minds we can still cancel.

Still have the Niro K3 in mind, would have a small bit extra room in back seat by the looks but based on reviews the Megane wins for us overall I think.

gorevs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120303125#Comment_120303125

could you share what list price you were given? there seems to be confusion as to whether the price rise is in effect or whether it has been paused. with only 4 deliveries in February looks like majority of people who have preordered haven't got their cars yet

Hurrache

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120302718#Comment_120302718

It'll be when I'm in my 70s before I contemplate one out of choice rather than necessity!

gorevs

Spoke to a dealer in the west, confirmed that the price rise of 2k has been put off till the 1st of May, stocks arriving to dealers in next few weeks if anyone was thinking of purchasing. looks like people who ordered last year will now get their vehicles at launch price which is only right and fair. should start to see some of them on the road over next month or so

KildareMan

Mine ready for collection on Monday but it'll have to wait for a week for various reasons (my end)

nhatrang

I was test driving EV60 in mid January Launch Edition price was 51,854 that seems much more than other people were being given by their dealers as price, Am I right?.

Sheep Shagger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120375444#Comment_120375444

Sounds more like the pre grant price perhaps?

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120336199#Comment_120336199

Did you collect it yet?

KildareMan

Yup got it today. Been driving and playing.

Great fun.

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380257#Comment_120380257

Very good.

Well wear and I hope it gives you many miles of happy driving.

Any chance of a picture?

KildareMan

Here you go

AMKC

Very nice. Well wear.

Sheep Shagger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120381024#Comment_120381024

Wear well. Looks great, is a cracking EV.

danoriordan1402

looks smart - great colour as well, herself is keen to take one out for a test drive soon as she is a long term Megane owner. Well wear !

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120383180#Comment_120383180

Great to hear. She likes a good car then.

KildareMan

Today's observations.

The posted speed limit on the dash is not always accurate.

When the no overtaking sign shows up on the dash is the European version - the red car on the right, not the left.

Still a hoot to drive.

Tom Cruises Left Nut

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120404477#Comment_120404477

I had that in my last 2 Renaults as well, I put it down to bad signage !

On the N7 at Newlands cross for example, there is a 60 speed sign for a slip road and then an obscured 100 sign which the car does not see

Not gonna do 60 on that road !

moorele

Scheduled charging and clocks going forward...

I have my car set to charge from 0800 on Saturday mornings (as i have free electricity on Saturdays from 0800 and 2300). This is set in the car settings. Home charger is a basic EO mini (not smart). Car has charged every week, no problem. Clocks went forward this week. Clock time in the car updated automatically. This morning charging didn't kick in until 0900 so something somewhere hasn't registered the clocks going forward. Any suggestions?? Not a major issue but would be nice to rectify.

KildareMan

Met another Megane today. Convoy of the 2 of us. Although mine is the quickest Shadow grey!!

rob808

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120381024#Comment_120381024

That a lovely car enjoy.

moorele

First time the full range has gone over the 400km mark. Haven't reset trip meter in about 1800km. Warmer weather and learning to drive more efficiently has definitely helped. Now reading 18kwh/100km

MojoMaker

Then you're not going to get 400kms are you?

GOM and range....need to untangle the two really, almost unrelated on some cars.

moorele

Can you explain for me? First EV so genuinely looking to understand.

DaveyDave

60kWh battery ÷ 18kWh efficiency = 333km.

Similar example my Born has a 58kWh battery, currently getting around 15kWh which would be 386km at 100%.

GOM is just an indication of what you'll get based on recent trips. If you have one or two good days of driving if could show a high number that you won't get if you drive on a few wet and windy days. It's not an issue in day to day driving. I just charge my car between 15-20% I don't really care what the range says.