Renault Megane E-Tech

silver_sky · 16-05-2023 9:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120605195#Comment_120605195

It's basically the modern equivalent to the Leaf. If you look at dimensions it's very close to the Leaf 40. Wheelbase is the same for one.

liamog · 16-05-2023 11:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120605826#Comment_120605826

Good size comparison of the 3, don't let the SUV marketing term make you think the Niro is bigger

silver_sky · 16-05-2023 11:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120606165#Comment_120606165

Leaf's overhangs are much bigger than the others. Especially noticeable on the front.

liamog · 16-05-2023 11:21pm

Doesn't take away from the fact they're 3 very similar sized cars.

fafy · 17-05-2023 9:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120605384#Comment_120605384

How exactly does 3 years free road tax work, is it just €360, take. off the price ?

Gumbo · 17-05-2023 10:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120610169#Comment_120610169

I’d say so. Built into the financials of the deal.

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 19-05-2023 8:45am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120610558#Comment_120610558

Thats the dealer I went to. They said they are still trying to work out how it will operate in practice!

KildareMan · 19-05-2023 9:12am

Just coming upto 2 months ownership (tomorrow)

4,500km

May's consumption is 15.1wh per 100km (151 w per km)

I did a ceramic coating on it which seems to be working well. Certainly appears cleaner without washing and the paintwork feels slippery.

Is great to drive. I'm seeing more around now on a daily basis.

Just need Renault to hurry up with the firmware upgrade for the scheduled charging and I'll be totally happy.

Rusky rusky · 19-05-2023 5:32pm

carsized is a great site for comparisons. You can hardly see Megane behind the leaf:)

https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/nissan-leaf-2017-5-door-hatchback-vs-renault-megane-2022-5-door-hatchback/

https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/renault-megane-2022-5-door-hatchback-vs-nissan-leaf-2017-5-door-hatchback/

Ryath · 19-05-2023 6:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120617634#Comment_120617634

That's a handy site. Don't think there's as much difference interior space wise though. Meganes wheelbase is only 15mm shorter @ 2685 vs 2700mm for Leaf.

A lot of the Leafs extra length is in the over hangs, the bonnet seams especially longer. The boots are a similar size at 440L vs 435L

jimmyging · 23-05-2023 9:23pm

Hi all, I hope this doesn't derail the thread but my friend has just bought a renault megane etech and has installed a zappi charger in their driveway .His charging experience thus far has been sporadic to say the least .It seems to keep coming up with an error of "charging delayed" which then stops the charging process inexplicably ,it then might later on start charging again .Have any of you etech owners experienced anything similar and if so is there a fix ?Any advice would be much appreciated as he is tearing his hair out with this .

F00t13f4n · 24-05-2023 7:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120633358#Comment_120633358

I won't have my Megane until July, but have been looking into this issue as I have a Zappi already. An issue has been identified with the Megane (not the Zappi charger) which Renault is working with Myenergi to resolve. A fix was supposed to be tested on Monday but there was an issue with the test kit, so it has been put back by a couple of weeks.

I ordered my car on Saturday and the Sales Manager in the dealership was aware of it, as he has the same Megane and Zappi combo. His experience is that it works if you plug in and charge straight away, but there can be delays with scheduled charging. There are a couple of workarounds posted on Facebook groups, but it seems to be trial and error to find one that works for you. Let us know how your friend gets on!

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 25-05-2023 1:38pm

Just got a call, picking her up tomorrow ☺️

KildareMan · 25-05-2023 2:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120633358#Comment_120633358

This is a known problem that Renault have admitted is their problem, having worked with myenergi to identify the problem. Renault are currently working on an over the air firmware update to resolve. I just head out after 11pm and plug in for an instant/fast (Megane/Zappi settings) charge. Sometimes it starts 1st go, sometimes "delayed charge" so unplug / plugin and try again. Worst ever was 6 attempts before charge started. Even then I was back inside within 5 minutes

spudwiser · 25-05-2023 3:27pm

Is it just the zappi charger that's impacted? What about public charging?

KildareMan · 25-05-2023 7:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120639748#Comment_120639748

Some people reported issues with some public chargers but the consensus is those instances were fat finger problems / actual charger issues. I've the Zappi issue but I've not had any issues using public chargers. Coming onto 5,000km in just over 2 months

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 29-05-2023 5:13pm

200km done and averaging 13.7

KildareMan · 01-06-2023 2:37pm

For May I did 2,184.3km with an average of 151 W per km

richardwarren · 14-06-2023 2:27pm

Similar issues here with Zappi charger. Any update does anyone know? Really disappointed garage never mentioned this to me. Hearing about it here! Charge Delayed message regularly pops up, head wrecking!

Recent issue with drive mode not responding while driving. In Eco press to change to Sport, nothing. Then 5/10 mins later the display shows the drive mode scrolling through the various options! Like Russian roulette 😳 also happens with volume control on stalk and all functions of touch screen. It’s like what might happen to your pc from time to time. Freezes then decides to work 5 mins later acting on all the buttons you’ve previously pressed. Extremely dangerous as missus found out a few weeks ago when radio volume increased to MAX and drive mode switched to Eco all while overtaking!!!

F00t13f4n · 14-06-2023 3:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120714535#Comment_120714535

The latest update I have seen on the Zappi issue:

Good afternoon,

I hope this finds you well.

I have received internal feedback to confirm the software has been developed and is currently in its final stage of testing. We anticipate the update will be available through July. With any software testing stage, this can be subject to change, but at present, we are confident it will be available in July.

I will continue to monitor internal feedback and I will update you again on the 3rd of July.

I would like to thank you for your ongoing patience. It is greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Executive Agent

Renault UK

I've seen reports of the same issue with volume control, but don't know if it is resolved with updated software...

AMKC · 14-06-2023 6:14pm

Seen a lovely white 231 in town today OY Reg.

tesla_newbie · 14-06-2023 10:59pm

Seen a few around Galway,great looking car

KildareMan · 17-06-2023 5:42pm

From the MyEnergi CEO - 14-6-23:

Some good news to share.

The testing yesterday with Renault went very well and the updated Megane charged perfectly in all cases.

Renault are now hoping for the software release to be available beginning of July.

However, to avoid disappointment, they have asked that customers with Meganes do not to contact their dealer until further notice confirming the software is available.

At this point we understand that the update will require a visit to the dealer however Renault will provide more details once they are ready for the firmware to be formally released.

bp_me · 18-06-2023 11:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120639537#Comment_120639537

Programmed charge tends to fail for us most of the time. However you can just unlock the car with the key and re-lock it and it should start. No need to go out to plug it in after 11.

KildareMan · 18-06-2023 1:11pm

No doesn't work for me. In any case you would still need to be up at 11 to see charging had started or not.

MojoMaker · 19-06-2023 7:24am

Nightmare situation

ablelocks · 05-07-2023 7:08pm

will be getting the equilibre 60kwh at the end of the month - first EV so if anyone has any advice, tips etc i'd appreciate. will be reading thru this forum over the next few weeks trying to get up to speed on EV driving generally.

spudwiser · 05-07-2023 7:49pm

My Megane is due in the next couple of weeks so I'm in the same boat.

What colour did you go for?

I've found some accessories on amazon that look useful. Things like a storage area dividers and key covers (with a key ring attachment as the Renault keys don't have this.)

Buddy Bubs · 06-07-2023 6:20am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120810688#Comment_120810688

Best of luck. Get a tethered home charger would be my biggest suggestion. Don't be pulling your own cables out of the boot every time you go to charge.

Do a bit of research on your home electricity tariff too.

Find out what chargers are on the routes where you might do long drives and need to public charge and sign up for them, they all have phone apps.

I have e cars, ionity, monta. This can be a bit confusing but ask here when you get the car.

Things like timed and scheduled charging etc will come to you with time, don't worry straight away.

Apart from that it just becomes another car and you don't even think of it as an EV. I don't know anything about the Renault in particular

bp_me · 06-07-2023 7:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120730200#Comment_120730200

We've just had our home charger installed. It's an autel unit rather than a zappi. I've set the car to instant charge and using the timer in the EVSE it appears to launch on time correctly with no interference from us (so far a 100% record.... 1 time!).

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 07-07-2023 5:49am

My dealer gave the leather pouches for the key with a ring attachment

If it's storage dividers for the centre console, those are already there and moveable

mgray · 19-07-2023 6:04pm

Anyone have trouble connecting to My Renault initially.?

Logging in on the screen, I put in my details and it just freezes with 'please wait' displayed. Waited 15-20 minutes but doesn't connect.

On the app, it recognises the car when I enter the VIN but not with the reg number..

Did read a uk forum that says it can take a bit of time, but been 8 days now and thought it would be activated by now.

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 31-07-2023 7:49am

Went on my first long journey over the weekend, Naas to Cork and back.

All was fine but on the way back a clicking started sounding from the dash, kind of like a solenoid going on and off. Anyone else had this happen?

listermint · 31-07-2023 7:55am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120919140#Comment_120919140

We're you indicating 😋

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 31-07-2023 7:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120919159#Comment_120919159

Ya know, I thought about saying I wasn't and now regret it 😁

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 05-08-2023 5:59pm

Think I found the clicking noise, it is when the rear windscreen wipers are one, clicks when it leaves it's starting position and again when it gets back to the starting position.

Can anyone confirm if theirs does the same? I am convinced it only started doing this recently.

Clicking coming from behind the dash, to the right of the steering wheel.

Thanks!

PsychoPete · 05-08-2023 6:06pm

The fuse box is below the steering wheel to right. It's behind the panel around the handbrake button so probably is a relay noise

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 05-08-2023 6:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943679#Comment_120943679

Just convinced I never noticed it till last weekend. Do t want to look like a complete eejit if I get it looked at!

Gumbo · 06-08-2023 3:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943652#Comment_120943652

It’s the relay. Common on many cars built like the Renault.

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 06-08-2023 4:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120946739#Comment_120946739

Is it normal or something that needs to be looked at?

Gumbo · 06-08-2023 7:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120946938#Comment_120946938

Normal in my experience. But, considering it’s a new car, no harm mentioning it or checking it on another to compare. Just in case it’s a faulty relay.

joe1303l · 07-08-2023 5:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943652#Comment_120943652

Post an Audio or Video clop here and ask other owners to check if theirs make the same clicking noise. That way you can establish if it’s a fault on your car or something you’ll have to live with. If you ask your dealer, you’ll likely be told “they’re all like that” and “turn up the radio and you won’t hear it”.

moorele · 07-08-2023 5:39pm

Mine definitely does the clicking too. Only noticed recently when the radio was off. I thought it was possibly the regen clicking on & off but not 100% sure.

AMKC · 08-08-2023 1:46pm

Ye need to ask KildareMan if his does the same although I have not seen him in here in a while.

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 08-08-2023 6:25pm

Will pop down to the dealer at the weekend and check the test drive car sure

PsychoPete · 08-08-2023 7:07pm

If it only clicks when you turn the wiper off and on then I wouldn't worry about it as its only a relay behind the handbrake button

ablelocks · 09-08-2023 7:28pm

have mine 2 weeks and getting on grand. still a lot to learn in general.

does anyone know if or think it might be relatively straightforward to retro fit a wireless charger to an equilbre model? The rubber mat comes out, there's a wired plastic rectangle that also comes out - i assume if i could get my hands on a compatible wireless charger with those dimensions it could be wired to the car? Or maybe not...

KildareMan · 10-08-2023 10:00am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120952859#Comment_120952859

I'm back...

Can't say I 've heard a noise from the fuse box to be honest. I don't tend to leave the rear wiper running, just wipe and look.

I've added a Nextbase dash cam bundle and was in the fuse box adding a piggy back fuse for power. Easy fit - when you have the correct fuse holder (micro).

Dropping into dealer for motor software update tomorrow (0.2.1)

Still no news from Renault when the charging software upgrade will be out.

ablelocks · 10-08-2023 11:08am

my dealer hadn't heard about the software upgrade for the charger, but he did give me the following settings to change in the charger. I've only done one charge with it after that - not sure if it was a result of the changes or it just happened to go ok. (another charge due tomorrow)

in the Zappi menu.

menu - other settings - advanced - 0000 - compatibility mode - and set everything as follows . . .

active - on

min pwm- (change to 6.0a)

power factor - 0.85

end charge - (change to 40 sec)

infinite - pwm on

(however, i don't have infinite listed on mine)

KildareMan · 10-08-2023 12:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120959981#Comment_120959981

Most dealers don't know about it. I know Joe Mallon do know about it as I told them and sales guy experienced it himself. Only effects some makes of charger. Renault have held up their hands on it and have developed software upgrade for car but have yet to release it. Initially said it would be a dealer update then it would be a OTA update. Waiting. I'll try those settings on the zappi tonight.

Renault Megane E-Tech

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