Next generation Renault Megane reportedly targets 748 km electric range and offers a range extender option
By Eve
Turkish press, citing digital renderings published by AutoExpress, reports that Renault is preparing a new Megane with a raised hatchback form and styling inspired by the new Clio. The all electric, four wheel drive version is said to offer about 748 km of range, while a range extender (REx) variant, in which a combustion engine acts as a generator, is said to reach 1,400 km in total. The platform is also reported to use cell to body battery integration, with the pack built into the vehicle floor structure, and the model is positioned against the Tesla Model Y.
Why it matters
A mid size Renault offering both a long range BEV and a range extender could widen the mix of vehicles using public and depot charging, and range extender drivers may charge less often at public points. The figures come from renderings and reports rather than confirmed specifications, so treat them as indicative until Renault confirms them.
Source
- Source
- https://www.donanimhaber.com/yeni-renault-megane-tesla-model-y-ye-rakip-olmaya-geliyor--212390
- Original title
- “Yeni Renault Megane, Tesla Model Y'ye rakip olmaya geliyor: 750 km menzil, cesur tasarım”
- Published
- 2 November 2026
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
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- Topic
- Electric Vehicles
- Place
- Global
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