All electric cars qualify for the standard rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) road tax, but no model in the Megane E-Tech range goes anywhere near the luxury car tax threshold, so at least there are no surcharges here.
Depreciation
With estimated residual values of 36 to 38 per cent after three years or 36,000 miles, the Megane E-Tech falls well short of the Kia EV4, as this rival retains 43 to 46 per cent after the same period of time. The MG4 is in a similar situation to the Renault, though, because this rival only holds on to 33 to 35 per cent.
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Smart design and a user-friendly layout mean the Megane E-Tech is a great place to spend time
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Fantastic interior design and a class-leading infotainment system give the Megane E-Tech one of the best cabins in the segment.
All Megane models are well equipped, with even the base Techno getting 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless smartphone charging, heated front seats and steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera.
Interior and dashboard design
Inside, the Megane’s dashboard is dominated by a large 12-inch portrait touchscreen, which is gently angled towards the driver to give a slightly cocooned feel. But while the screen takes up a lot of real estate, Renault hasn’t scrimped on the physical controls, because there’s a neat row of toggle keys beneath the screen to cater for all of the climate functions. The Megane’s cabin looks smart, then, but it’s also among the most functional in the class, too.
Materials and build quality
Squidgy plastics and tactile fabrics on the seats and the dash really help to make the cabin quality feel a cut above many rivals’. It doesn’t quite have the wow-factor or the general feeling of plushness of the Peugeot E-308, but that car aside, the Megane’s fit and finish is towards the top of the class.
Infotainment, sat-nav and stereo
One of our test cars came equipped with a digital rear-view mirror. Its functionality is fine for systems of this type, and it overcomes the Megane’s tiny rear window. It’s possible to turn this off, but that has its drawbacks. By incorporating the screen, it gives the standard mirror a hazy finish, especially at night when the headlights of other vehicles are behind.
