The Megane e-Tech has been imported by Renault India for testing purposes.

Renault’s electric crossover, the Megane e-Tech, has been spotted in India for the first time. Reports suggest the car has been imported into the country for testing purposes.

The styling of the Megane e-Tech is based on the Megane eVision concept that was showcased in 2020. The car has Renault’s signature front fascia with sleek, sweptback LED headlamps with striking LED DRLs, while its rear features slim LED tail lights connected by an LED light bar. It also gets retractable door handles and aero-optimized wheels.

Inside, the Megane e-Tech features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch portrait-style infotainment system.

The Renault Megane e-Tech is based on the CMF-EV platform. Globally, the electric crossover is offered with two battery options – 40 kWh and 60 kWh, with a maximum range of up to 470 km on a single charge. The electric motor powering the car comes in two specifications – 128 BHP / 250 Nm and 215 BHP / 300 Nm.

I also had the Kia e-Niro in mind, since the EV has been tried and tested for 4 years.

BHPian Indian2003 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I have been thinking about EVs ever since they went electric at work with about 80 EVs. Since the war price of diesel has doubled and reached 3 euros per litre. From filling up for about 150 euros a month, I paid about 400 euros since the war.

I have decided to get an EV. I am in a dilemma as to which car I should get. There is the Renault Megane E-Tech which is yet to be released and the Kia e-Niro which has been tried and tested for 4 years. I have test driven the Kia and I liked it but it is old technology with a new badge in 2022. It is a bit cheaper as they operate with discounts. I can get the car next week. I have to wait until September for the Renault.

They have only converted their ICE Niro to electric like the Soul. I suspect that a new Kia built on a dedicated platform is just around the corner.

Here I am still undecided and on Monday I might sign a contract for Renault. I will have to polish out some details with the dealer. I want a written promise from him that there won't be any campaigns with discounts until September before my car is delivered and that he will refund the difference if it does. I also want a discount on a charging station at home since they are included in the price of the Renault Zoe.

From the time I spoke to them 2 weeks ago, the prices have increased by 500 euros. There is a shortage of EVs due to the war. The VAG group gets the wiring looms for their EVs from Ukraine and production has stopped.

How do I finance the car? I used to be a heavy smoker, smoking with both hands for 40 years and I stopped in 2009. I have saved all the money that I used for tobacco in a Harley Davidson petrol tank. This has paid for my trips to Malaysia and now a car.

Here is a review of the car.

The model is the top-spec 'Iconic', because I want the leather seats. The front seats have electrical adjustments with massage of all things. I would like to have height adjustment instead of massage.

Wheels are 20" alloys and winter alloys are 18".

The colour I will choose will be a dark grey metallic colour. A black roof is an optional extra.

The interior is full leather and has 2 x 12" LCD screens and wireless charging for the phone.

In all colours except red, there is a bronze-coloured spoiler at the front and rear with an option to have the same colour as the car. I might just keep it.

Here's what BHPian carthick1000 had to say on the matter:

Did you also check out the following?

1. Hyundai Ioniq 5
2. Kia EV6
3. Skoda Enyaq iV

Are there any reasons to not choose them?

Here's what BHPian TorqueMonster had to say on the matter:

As far as I'm aware, the Megane is at 359,000 Krone for the entry-level, while a Tesla Model 3 starts at about 400,000 Krone. For a slight premium, wouldn't a Model 3 be a better upgrade? Even otherwise, the Megane looks like a great car and congrats on the purchase.

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The Megane E-Tech electric car could arrive in India via the CBU route.

According to a media report, Renault could foray into the Indian EV segment with the Megane E-Tech.

The Megane E-Tech was revealed at the 2021 Munch Auto Show. The report states that the car is now being considered for India. It could be imported as a completely built unit (CBU).

The Megane E-Tech is based on the CMF-EV platform. The car's design is inspired by the Megane eVision concept. It features a bold front end with slim LED headlamps and striking LED daytime running lights.

Inside, the car gets a futuristic dashboard with a dual-screen setup, which includes a vertically-oriented touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster.

The Megane E-Tech is offered with two battery options: 40 kWh and 60 kWh, offering a range of up to 470 km. The car comes with a choice of two electric motors. While the entry-level version gets an electric motor with 128 BHP and 250 Nm, the higher-spec Megane E-Tech comes with 215 BHP and 300 Nm.

Renault is also said to be evaluating the Arkana SUV for the Indian market.

Source: Autocar India