Renault Megane E-Tech

Took longer than I expected for an update as I'm going through a work lease company (a salary sacrifice scheme here in the north). It's been pushed back until end of September or start of October. It's due at the import centre in the 22nd September. It's disappointing but not the end of the world.

Glad you're happy with your new car! Yeah the electric seats were on the wish list as the wife and I are quite a different height and it makes things easier. Are they memory as in does it remember the seating position for a number of drivers?

And after over 2 years I know I can depend on it

Fault free for me apart from the DC charging issue which they fixed quickly

Have always had no issues with Renault though to be fair. Went from a Kadjar to a Koleos to a Megane plug in hybrid and now the electric Megane. Nothing I can think of with any of them

Dsandson, thanks for your comments, yes you can set the the seats so when you enter the car they are as you last left ,when you turn the car on and close the door the seat will move forward to your driving position each time you enter the car all very nice

Hope yours turn up soon.

now that's good to hear

Getting my new etech alpine tomorrow, can't wait !

Problem is I have lost the second key. Anyone any experience of this ? Will they generally charge for the replacement ?

Cant help with the latter but well wear for the new car. I got mine in late November and I love it. Its a bit of a change from an Ioniq 5, but we also have a 22kW Zoe so happy enough with Renault.

It drives really well, with just a little bit of wheel spin leaving junctions. Those alloys are lovely as well!

Oh also got myself a boot liner from The Hatchbag Company. Dear enough but its a great fit, and really easy to install. Its great for putting the dog in the boot.

Looking at used Evs around the 20k mark and to me this seems the best option. It looks great, decent range, great tech with Google built in, has a good warranty - is there anything I'm missing or anyone have any comments to make on it? Probably looking at a 22 or 23 model realistically from up north.

Bought a 241 Techno up North. Delighted with it, one of the nicest cars I've ever owned. The interior is a joy, so nicely designed and practical with physical buttons and everything to hand. Built in Google with voice control makes everything so easy. None of the screen frustration that can be so maddening in some modern cars. If buying up North the UK warranty changed at the beginning of 2023 from 5 years to 3 years. So a late 2022 would be a better bet than an early 2023.

The only other thing to look out for an early cars there was a fault at the factory with seam sealer around the wings and water ingress was noted on some cars. If buying from a Renault dealer asked them for evidence that it either has not been an issue, or if it was it was addressed. Some UK cars also had terrible problems with alarms retrofitted as they come into the country, though this too should long be rectified. Mine has been OK thankfully.

If the tires are original they're bound to be at their limit, 3 years is your lot with most EV's.

Megane owners generally love their cars, lots of character and flair, definitely not a white good like some EV's. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.

Sorry, what EVs are "white goods"?

They are all far more desirable than their ICE equivalents, and for those that have no ICE equivalents, are usually revolutionary in their field or segment.

Dacia Spring aside of course.

Manufacturers warranty comes with a lot of peace of mind.

I assume it wasn't actually a reference to any specific colour 😅

What PSI do you guys use for front and back tyres in yours?