Renault Megane E-Tech

Stallingrad · 16-01-2026 03:50PM

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It's printed inside the drivers door on the B pillar. 2.6 bar front, 2.5 bar back.

Ryath · 16-01-2026 08:58PM

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Depends on wheel size also 18" are 1psi lower.

If you have 20" make sure you keep pressure correct. I dented two passenger side ones on a pothole. Was meeting a car on country road I didn't know in the dark and couldn't avoid it. Front lost pressure instantly and back was only slowly losing pressure. Had to get tow truck home. Good 5 year breakdown cover with renault warranty though. I could have got a hire car for week for free also if I needed but didn't bother as wife was off work and could use her car.

I've had them repaired thankfully but it has me considering my options. New alloys would have been €700 each. The 20" are definetly vunerable. I'll get a spare wheel anyway to keep at home but might even pick up full set of 18s with all season or winter tyres. At least I wont end up with car on stands for a week over christmas again while I wait for tyre shop to reopen!

Renault Megane E-Tech Tyre Pressure Placard | Pure Tyre 01603 462959

Stallingrad · 17-01-2026 12:53PM

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Only kerbed one last night, thankfully no tyre damage. Coming from a much bigger car the tight turning circle on the Meg means you have two be super careful when near kerbs, very easy to catch them, and the rim protection does nothing.

Ryath · 17-01-2026 01:50PM

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They are easily enough damaged alright being so low profile. Thankfully I haven't damaged or kerbed the outside face. Dents were on inner edge. The 360 and wing mirror cameras on Iconic spec are excelent for lining up when you need to get tight to the kerb.

Ryath · 17-01-2026 10:25PM

Is the Android Dash Cam app working for anyone with new MY26 cars? It became available back in September for some people but stopped working.quickly. I could load it at time but it never worked. Doesn't load now even though I can see it installed tstal.

Service due in March hopefully some updates then get it working. Will get one pedal driving upgrade also, supposed to be available for my car. I haven't had OTA updates since I got the the car. I know some cars with smaller screen have got one recently that improved sound quality.

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 18-01-2026 09:24AM

Probably a silly question but I can't seem to view tyre pressure on either screen in the new Megane !

Ryath · 18-01-2026 02:36PM

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Newer cars don't come with individual tyre pressure sensors. They monitor wheel speed to dectect loss of pressure. You set when you've checked tyre pressure on each wheel and will have to reset if it comes on after you pump tyres. Strangly doesn't say which wheel when you lose pressure, just a warning to check wheel pressures. VAG using same system will tell you which wheel to check.

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 01-02-2026 09:38AM

Not seeing the dashcam app, guessing it would be in the Android Auto interface?

Had a look but could not see any way to install

dsandson · 02-02-2026 12:03PM

I havent seen it in the Automotive Google store. I think its only working on the Scenic, so must've been a mistake to be available for the Megane.

Ryath · 02-02-2026 01:58PM

Still appearing as installed if I search play store but no way of opening it. Hoping it get's upgraded to it soon. I've been putting of buying a new dash cam waiting for it.

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 19-03-2026 02:34PM

Has anyone noticed a very loud electric motor whine noise inside the car on the new Megane?

I had a 2023 model before and never noticed it. It is noticeable above 60kmh but when you go above 110kmh it is nearly uncomfortable

fergiesfolly · 19-03-2026 09:29PM

Buying out first EV. Looking at 2023 Meganes. Seem good value at €23-25000 compared to MG4, Kona, Niro which are the other options we're looking at.

Would anyone here recommend coming up a year or two. I believe newer models have heatpump, v2l and better range.

dsandson · 19-03-2026 10:00PM

Models with a + on the end of the trim name have the larger screen and the heat pump as standard. Only the very new Alpine trims have the V2L, but it loses 22kW AC charging, downgrading to 11kW.

Depends how many longer trips you do in the winter ref the heat pump. Maybe have a look at A Better Route Planner app or website and try some routes to see how they compare.

Buddy Bubs · 19-03-2026 11:14PM

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I wouldnt pay money for a heatpump at all to be honest. Not a penny. From experience having EVs with and without them.

Will you ever use V2L? I have V2L myself and apart from trying it to see if it works, have never used it. Its cool technology though in fairness.

Newer models wont have better range in real world unless battery size is different. Efficiency will be the same.

Stallingrad · 20-03-2026 09:19AM

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I wouldn't bother paying extra for a newer car that has a heat pump. I went for a 2024 + model to get one that has a heat pump, but I have no idea if I have ever used it as I charge from hone 90% of the time. Larger screen was introduced in mid 2024, but the car also lost a couple of features such as individual tire pressure monitoring and alcantara door trim. Also the new infotainment graphics that were introduced at the same time are generally disliked compared to the previous display with digital analogue dials.

I think late 23, early 24 is the sweet spot. Absolutely love the car BTW.

The Black Oil · 24-03-2026 10:41AM

Test drove one recently. Drove is being generous, it was a few hundred metres. Quite liked it.

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