2025 Renault Megane E-Tech

Electric Crossover · Electric · FWD

77/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric crossover is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	Electric
Horsepower	220 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.1 sec
Top speed	99 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	87 mpg (92 city / 83 hwy)
Range	270 miles
MSRP	$44,600
Body style	Electric Crossover

The verdict

What's good

Exceptionally refined ride quality for an electric crossover
Tech-forward cabin rivals cars costing significantly more
Chassis balance feels more like a hatchback than a crossover
Available on multiple charge speeds including rapid DC charging

What's not

Real-world range undershoots EPA claim in cold weather
Charging network outside major cities remains sparse in some markets
FWD layout limits traction in heavy snow without winter tires
Top-speed cap of under 100 mph feels restrictive on fast motorways

The engine

E-Tech

Single-Motor Electric (FWD)

A light, eager front-driven EV tuned for nimble city and B-road fun rather than straight-line drama, with instant low-speed torque suiting its compact hatchback character.

Built on the AmpR Small platform, a dedicated small-EV architecture derived from the Renault-Nissan Common Module Family, reviving the iconic Renault 5 nameplate as an electric car since 2024.

The reborn Renault 5 E-Tech offers up to roughly 248 miles (400 km) of WLTP range from its 52 kWh battery.
Both battery sizes use NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) chemistry.
It launched with a sub-25,000-euro base price, positioning the EV as an affordable, accessible electric car for Europe.

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The six sub-scores behind the 77 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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