Overview
- Renault unveiled the updated Megane E‑Tech on Monday, June 22, 2026, introducing a new 67 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery that the company says lifts WLTP range to about 500 km and raises peak DC charging to 165 kW.
- The new pack uses a cell‑to‑pack (C2P) layout that Renault describes as a 'world first,' a company claim that has not been independently verified in the coverage.
- Engineers retuned suspension and steering to handle roughly 100 kg of extra mass, which increases curb weight and produces a small performance hit to 0–62 mph of about 7.6 seconds.
- Software and connectivity get a major upgrade with Google Gemini joining the OpenR/Google system, driver recognition to load personal settings, over 100 downloadable apps, and optional bidirectional AC charging for V2L and V2G functions.
- Renault kept manufacturing in northern France with battery assembly in Douai and motors from Cléon, simplified the line‑up to Techno and Esprit Alpine, and said final market prices — including UK Electric Car Grant outcomes that could affect retail cost — will be confirmed later.