Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric marks the beginning of a new chapter of the electric revolution started some 10 years ago in Renault.
The new Mègane full electric is the first of the Generation 2.0 of electric vehicles and it’s connected to and integrated into the EV ecosystem and the digital world of its users.
The All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric symbolises the beginning of Renault winning back ground in the compact vehicle market (C-segment).
The fruit of incomparable expertise
Building on more than ten years of expertise in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and maintaining electric vehicles, Renault’s launch of the All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric marks a major shift in gears for its electric revolution. Since Zoe Concept was first introduced in 2010 to the sale of Zoe ZE50 in 2019, Renault has consistently improved its energy management capabilities to the point it can now guarantee a range of 395km in WLTP cycle. While Zoe is the definition of versatility for an urban car, the range has since grown to satisfy all uses: micro-mobility with Twizy, last-mile delivery with Kangoo E-Tech Electric and Master E-Tech Electric, and urban agility with the recent addition of Twingo E-Tech Electric.
At the same time, more than 30,000 employees of the brand’s networks have been trained in the specific characteristics of electric mobility, to best advise customers during the initial purchase but also to ensure the best possible after-sales service. Renault has also collected more data from its vehicle’s batteries than any other manufacturer, thus making it easier to improve the design specificities so the batteries last longer and give customers just what they need.
These strategic advantages are tangible within the market. In Europe, Renault is EV leader and is a trusted brand for an ever-increasing number of delighted customers. More than 300,000 electric vehicles have been sold throughout the Old Continent since the range was first launched; in other terms, that is one in every five Renault vehicles sold since 2010. Worldwide, more than 10 billion ‘e-kilometres’ have already been covered by 400,000 vehicles.
More than a car, it’s a full-fledged service
All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric is an icon of the new world, the new EV world. As such, it is part of an ecosystem where the vehicle represents a hardware platform housing state-of-the-art software and optimized connectivity to deliver new experiences. Welcome to the era of ‘VaaS’ – Vehicle as a Service.
Thus, The All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric is not merely an independent piece of the larger EV ecosystem. Rather, its deeply rooted integration builds on experimentation carried out over recent years: it is thus equipped with intelligent charging capabilities and, ultimately, it will be able to feed power back into the grid when needed thanks to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Renault and the Group’s new brand, Mobilize, have developed expertise in battery management (e.g., second life, recycling) and a wide variety of easy-to-use charging options (at home or on the road) that cover the entire life cycle and value chain.
A sustainable electric car
Renault made the strategic choice to manufacture the All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric in France, at the Douai factory, located in the heart of ElectriCity, Europe’s leading EV hub. With a goal of producing 400,000 vehicles per year, Renault ElectriCity will soon be Europe’s largest and most competitive centre for electric vehicle production.
The All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric does even more to protect the environment. All upholstery is made out of 100% recycled materials. A total of 27.2 kg of visible (lower cockpit) and invisible parts (dashboard inner structure) are made out of recycled plastics. 95% of the vehicle will be recycled at the end of its lifecycle.
Advantages of the CMF-EV Platform
The All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric is the first model in the Renault range to benefit from all the Alliance’s CMF-EV platform has to offer. This new benchmark platform is dedicated to all-electric vehicles and makes it easier to manufacture, develop, and optimise performance of each brand’s new-generation models. Its design and advantageous features help push beyond previous limitations to create vehicles with a new design, new features and that are a pleasure to drive at all times.
The platform features a reduced engine compartment, with EV engine parts being more compact than on ICE motors. Combined with an extended wheelbase and wheels positioned at the four corners of the vehicle, the additional volume is put to good use to create a unique exterior design, enhanced spaciousness, and innovative interior design.
Thanks to disruptive technology and batteries with greater capacity, the CMF-EV platform offers the opportunity to increase the energy efficiency and range of an electric car while reducing its charging time. The power and comfort when sitting behind the wheel are also greatly enhanced thanks to an overhaul of the chassis and steering systems and a lowered centre of gravity made possible thanks to the batteries mounted under the floor.
To date, more than 300 patents have already been filed for the CMF-EV platform and All-new Mégane E-Tech Electric. These patents protect innovation that has been applied to the engine, charging system, battery, heat management, architecture, and acoustics. It is the result of shared expertise between Renault Group and its Alliance partners, Nissan and Mitsubishi, in an effort to maintain and secure their technological leadership in the face of competition.
Source: Renault
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