Renault has teased the upcoming Megane E-Tech Electric. Shown during today’s Renault Talk event, the Megane E-Tech Electric will be “released in the very near future” and promises to embody the “future of connected and full-electric cars.” While that isn’t much to go on, the company confirmed the crossover will be launched next year and feature Renault’s new logo. The latter was jointly developed with Landor & Fitch and will spread across their entire lineup by 2024.
Renault also teased the crossover’s
interior, which will have “high-tech on-board systems and top-of-the-line
screens.” As you can see, the Megane will have a digital instrument cluster
that flows into a large infotainment system with a portrait orientation. We can
also see a floating center console and a ‘chin’ that houses a wireless
smartphone charger. Elsewhere, there are toggle switches, wood trim and
contrast stitching.
While Renault was tight-lipped on
specifics, the model was previewed by last year’s Megane eVision concept. It
rode on the CMF-EV platform – which also underpins the Nissan Ariya – and
featured a 60 kWh battery pack. The latter fed a front-mounted electric motor
that produced 215 hp and 300 Nm of torque, and
enabled the crossover to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than
eight seconds. The Megane E-Tech Electric was teased as part of the company’s
“Nouvelle Vague (New Wave)” plan. It’s designed to transform the automaker into
a company focused on technology, services, and clean energy.
Speaking of the latter, Renault aims to be
the “greenest brand in Europe” as 9 out of 10 vehicles sold in 2030 will be
electrified. The company also aims to have the highest percentage of recycled
materials in new vehicles by 2030. Shorter term, seven models will be released
in C and D segments by 2025. All of them will be electrified and this will help
Renault achieve their eco-friendly goals.
