Renault Mégane E-Tech EV40, EV60, Standard, Boost, or Optimum charge: which version to choose in 2024?

The diamond brand(Renault) is expanding its electric offering with the arrival of the Mégane E-Tech on the market. But with different versions offered, notably on battery capacity (EV40 and EV60), charging power (Standard Charge, Optimum Charge, and Boost Charge), and engine power (130 and 220 hp), which one should you choose? We will examine all this to allow you to choose according to your situation.

The Renault Mégane E-Tech has made a remarkable arrival. Indeed, with a design that is a little out of the ordinary and a sophisticated interior, it left a good impression on the vast majority of people who were able to sit on board. This is one of the best electric cars available today. You don't know which Mégane E-Tech configuration to choose? We have listed all the differences.

The French manufacturer offers different versions of its electric car, all with positive and negative points. With two distinct battery sizes and several engines available, making the ideal choice according to your situation and needs is not trivial. Here we will review the common points and differences between all these versions to try to determine which one will be the best Renault Mégane E-Tech.

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Interior and exterior design

At the crossroads between a compact SUV, a crossover, and a high-riding sedan, we find the Renault Mégane E-Tech and its innovative design. This brings a welcome breath of fresh air to the current automotive landscape, with a profile that is sure to get noticed.

With its 4.21 meters long, 1.77 meters wide, and 1.51 meters high, the Mégane E-Tech will fit into the vast majority of narrow parking spaces in our cities, while providing space on board appreciable.

Its 440-liter trunk (1,245 liters with the seats folded) will be enough to fit things in for a weekend trip but will be a little tight for a family vacation of four.

Roominess in the rear is decent, although tall people of 1.80 meters and over will probably find themselves with their knees glued to the front seat.

Renault was smart in slipping the term “tech” into its electric Mégane because it is full of on-board technologies. You will learn more by reading our detailed test of the 220 horsepower Renault Mégane E-Tech, but everything you could want is there: from Android Automotive to the 360-degree camera, including an interior rearview mirror that is, in reality, a screen displaying the view of the rear camera, and a high-quality instrument cluster, it is a hit for technophiles.

Options relating to the different versions of the electric Mégane

In the Renault catalog, certain options are available, whatever version of Mégane E-Tech is chosen, while others are reserved for the top of the range. Whatever the engine and battery are considered, the electric car is available in “balance”, “techno” (for an additional 3,000 euros), and “iconic” (for an additional 5,700 euros), which correspond respectively to the entry, middle and high-end electric from the diamond brand.

The “balance” version is not eligible for certain optional packs and does not have Android Automotive. On this version, you will have to make do with the openR link system and its 9-inch screen, without Google software integration. Also, the upholstery will be in gray fabric, while it will be in leather (titanium black or light sand gray) for the high-end version.

Likewise, to benefit, for example, from the front seats and the heated steering wheel, it will be necessary to opt for the “winter comfort pack” at 550 euros, while this is included in the “techno” and “iconic” versions. A “comfort pack” is also reserved for the “balance” version, and includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a central armrest with storage, and a USB port at the rear for 900 euros.

Still in the entry-level version of the vehicle, if you want electric mirrors and front, rear, and side radars, you will have to pay 650 euros for the “city pack”, while this is included on the other two versions.

On the high-end versions of the Mégane E-Tech, we find a wide range of driving aids (26 in number according to Renault), including active lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and a navigation function. automatic parking in particular.

If you do not want all of the driving aids offered, two different packs are available: “augmented vision pack” for 1,500 euros, or “advanced driving assist pack” for 1,200 euros. Given the price of 1,700 euros for all the aids, we can only advise you to take the complete pack entitled “augmented vision & advanced driving assist”, available only on the “techno” and “iconic” versions.

Finally, note that a heat pump is offered as an option at 400 euros for all versions: this helps limit heating consumption in cold weather, which can be very useful in winter conditions.

Many colors are in Renault's catalog for the electric car, with prices ranging from 400 to 1,250 euros for the "balance" and "techno" versions, while they are included in the "iconic" version. To find out more about the differences between the versions, do not hesitate to consult Renault's online configurator.

Renault Mégane E-Tech EV40

Renault offers its Mégane E-Tech in two different battery sizes: 40 and 60 kWh. In the case of the small battery, the 96 kW (or 130 horsepower) motor offers 250 Nm of torque, and 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in just 10 seconds. Finally, note that the maximum speed is limited to 150 km/h. Let's see below the different variants offered with the 40 kWh battery, which is distinguished by the charging system.

Renault Mégane E-Tech EV40 130hp Standard Charge

The least expensive Renault Mégane E-Tech will also be the one that offers the least versatility. Indeed, if the EV40 130ch Standard Charge starts at 35,200 euros excluding the ecological bonus in the “balance” version, there is a particular characteristic that must be kept in mind: no fast direct-current charging is possible.

The 7.4 kW single-phase onboard charger will, in the best-case scenario, recharge the battery in 6 hours and 30 minutes. This variant will therefore be reserved for urban and peri-urban use, and there will be no question of making long journeys beyond its range.

In the WLTP cycle, the announced autonomy is 300 kilometers, with a reference consumption in the mixed cycle displayed at 15.8 kWh per 100 kilometers.

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Renault Mégane E-Tech EV40 130ch Boost charge

If you want to go on long journeys occasionally, the Renault Mégane E-Tech EV40 130ch Boost charge will be the bare minimum. This variant of the vehicle incorporates all the elements of presented in the previous paragraph, adding on the one hand fast charging up to 85 kW, and on the other hand a 22 kW on-board charger.

The “boost charge” option is billed at 2,000 euros, and thus the starting price of this Renault Mégane E-Tech EV40 130ch Boost charge is 37,200 euros, excluding the ecological bonus. The range in the WLTP cycle is unchanged, displayed at 300 kilometers.

Thanks to the 22 kW on-board charger, you can benefit from alternating current charging on a suitable Wallbox three times faster than on the “standard charging” version. Thus, it will only take 2 hours and 20 minutes to fill the battery on a 22 kW terminal.

Finally, fast charging is included, with a maximum power of 85 kW in direct current, which will allow you to reach 80% battery in around 40 minutes. This will occasionally allow long journeys, where a midday break will be enough to

fill the battery.

Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60

Renault has, however, thought of those for whom it is imperative to have more autonomy, and therefore offers a 50% larger battery in this iteration of the Mégane E-Tech. Two different engines are available, but they are aimed at two different audiences.

The business range, reserved for professionals, is available with the same engine as the Mégane E-Tech EV40, namely that of 96 kW (130 horsepower). Performance is slightly worse than the version with the smallest battery, due to an extra weight of just over 100 kilograms due to the battery.

The range for individuals features a 160 kW or 220 horsepower engine, which will of course be faster. We take stock of the different variants of the Renault vehicle below.

Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 130hp Super Charge

Reserved for professionals, the Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 130hp Super Charge offers 470 kilometers of autonomy in the WLTP cycle, with consumption in the combined cycle displayed at 15.5 kWh per 100 kilometers. Maximum torque is 250 Nm and 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in 10.5 seconds.

The onboard charger is 7.4 kW (single-phase) and can be fully recharged in around 9 hours and 15 minutes according to Renault. Fast charging is there (up to 130 kW of maximum power), and the French manufacturer shows 37 minutes to go from 10 to 80% battery in optimal conditions.

In terms of prices, the entry ticket is displayed at 39,000 euros excluding the ecological bonus for this Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 130hp Super Charge, in a finish reserved for professionals called “evolution ER”.

Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 130ch Optimum charge

Taking all the characteristics of its little sister in the “Super Charge” variant, the Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 130hp Optimum Charge only changes one thing: the on-board charger. It is 22 kW and supports a three-phase alternating current supply, allowing the 60 kWh battery to be filled in 3 hours and 15 minutes.

All other features are unchanged. To take advantage of this 22 kW on-board charger, you will need to add 1,500 euros, bringing the minimum addition to 42,700 euros, still excluding the ecological bonus.

Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 220hp Super Charge

The 220-horsepower engine of the Mégane E-Tech is offered in the versions intended for individuals and displays even better performance. The maximum speed is increased to 160 km/h when 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in 7.4 seconds. The range announced for this variant is 454 kilometers in the WLTP cycle and the consumption in the mixed cycle is 16.1 kWh per 100 kilometers.

Fast charging is always included: on a fast charger of 130 kW or more, fast charging from 10 to 80% will take at least 37 minutes, like the version reserved for professionals. The onboard charger is limited to 7.4 kW in single-phase alternating current on this variant of the electric Mégane, ensuring the battery is fully filled in 9 hours and 15 minutes. Finally, the price starts at 40,200 euros.

Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 220ch Optimum charge

Featuring the same performance characteristics, battery, fast charging capacity, and autonomy as the variant called “Super Charge”, the Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 220ch Optimum charge adds a 22 kW onboard charger. If you charge with alternating current on a 22 kW three-phase terminal, you can fill up the battery in 3 hours and 15 minutes. We of course always count the 130 kW fast charger.

The entry ticket is set at 44,000 euros, again without counting the ecological bonus. This is the most high-end version of the Mégane E-Tech, but also the most versatile and the most suitable for traveling anywhere.

At these price ranges, the Mégane E-Tech is among the most interesting electric cars under 45,000 euros on the market.

Conclusion: which Renault Mégane E-Tech to choose?

For professionals, the choice of the Renault Mégane E-Tech comes down to a single component: the benefit of charging at 22 kW in alternating current. If you park somewhere where a charging station of this type is available, this is an option that has a lot of value, as a few hours of parking will allow you to top off the battery. For 1,500 euros, this is worth considering. This type of terminal is often found on roads.

For private customers, however, two vehicle profiles must be distinguished. If you don't plan to take any long trips and fast charging is of no use to you, you can consider the Renault Mégane E-Tech EV40 130ch Standard Charge.

In other cases, if it is likely that you will have to make long journeys with an Electric Mégane, you should consider the 60 kWh version, which offers fast charging by default. The 40 kWh version will require you to recharge approximately every 180 kilometers of highway, for a short hour, which is difficult to accept.

For 3,000 euros more, the Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60 220ch Super Charge offers 50% more autonomy, which will be valuable. This seems the best option for individuals, knowing that the 7 kW alternating current charge almost allows the battery to be filled during off-peak hours, at night.

We summarize the differences between the vehicle versions in the table below, so you can see at a glance which one is right for you.

Version	Version Rate	AC Charging	DC Charging	Autonomy
Mégane E-Tech Equilibre EV40 130hp Standard Charge	33,000 euros	7kW	85kW	300 km
Mégane E-Tech Equilibre EV60 220hp Super Charge	37,000 euros	22kW	130kW	428km
Mégane E-Tech Equilibre EV60 220ch Optimum charge	39,000 euros	22kW	130kW	454 km
Mégane E-Tech techno EV60 220hp Super Charge	39,500 euros	7kW	130kW	428km
Mégane E-Tech techno EV60 220hp Super Charge	41,500 euros	22kW	130kW	454 km
Mégane E-Tech iconic EV60 220hp Super Charge	41,500 euros	7kW	130kW	450 km
Mégane E-Tech iconic EV60 220ch Optimum charge	48,500 euros	22kW	130kW	450 km