7.9
2024 Renault Megane E-Tech Techno EV60 review
The Megane E-Tech is now permanently priced from $54,990, which really changes the equation this little French EV offers.
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James Wong
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Volvo XC40 Comparison
Renault Megane E-Tech
Volvo XC40
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2024 Renault
Megane E-Tech
vs
2024 Volvo
XC40
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.9
8.1
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Based on the Renault Megane E-Tech TECHNO EV60
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
373 to 394 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$54,990
$52,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Competitive new price point
- Concept car looks, cool details
- Fun little thing to drive
Misses
- Back seat, boot on the smaller side
- Omitted features available abroad
- Slow real-world charge speed
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$400)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Two-tone Solid Paint (+$400)
NA
Colours Available
The 2023 Renault Megane E-Tech is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Solid White
- Diamond Black
- Shadow Grey
- Rafale Grey
- Flame Red
- Night Blue
A Black Diamond contrasting roof is available with Solid White, Shadow Grey, Rafale Grey, Flame Red, and Night Blue. A Shadow Grey contrasting roof, on the other hand, is available on Solid White, Diamond Black, Flame Red, and Night Blue.
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.3 | |
