Renault Megane E-Tech
EV60, 160 kW electric FWD automatic
Tested here is the Renault Megane E-TECH 100% EV60 with a declared battery capacity of 60 kWh, single motor and front wheel drive. With a power of 160 kW and a spacious interior it is sure to have broad appeal. The car demonstrates very low energy consumption figures. The values in the standard Cold and Warm WLTC+ tests are impressive, but they rise in the Highway Test with its dynamic high power demand phases. Under cold winter conditions (WLTC+ test at -7°C), the consumption is increased by 78% and this limits the driving range significantly due to the demand for cabin heating. While conventional vehicles can utilise the combustion engine's waste heat for comfort, electric cars need to use the valuable electricity stored in their batteries. For this reason, special focus needs to be placed on cabin heating efficiency. The results of the performed short urban trip are noteworthy – the Megane used just 11.8 kWh/100 km.
When charging with 11 kW AC, Green NCAP measured exactly the same usable battery capacity as the declared value – 60 kWh.
The absence of polluting exhaust gas emissions, the high energy efficiency and the relatively low greenhouse gas emissions of European average electricity production make the Megane E-TECH 100% reach an impressive Weighted Overall Index of 9.6 out of 10 and a well-deserved 5 Green stars.
More detailed information can be found in the datasheet.