2027 Renault Megane E-Tech price and specs: Facelifted small EV gets more tech, more range

Order books are open for the updated Renault Megane E-Tech small electric SUV, due in Australian showrooms in the first half of 2027 with refreshed styling, a new battery, and new tech.

The facelifted Megane E-Tech is priced from $55,990 before on-road costs, or $1000 more than its list price since 2024. Despite this modest increase in price, the Megane E-Tech has received a glut of new equipment.

Customers who place a $200 online deposit by December 31, 2026, and subsequently purchase and take delivery of the vehicle, will receive a 7kW home charging adaptor valued at $749 (excluding installation). This deal isn't available for government and fleet buyers.

A single Esprit Alpine variant replaces the old Techno, with the facelifted Megane E-Tech boasting new LED front fog lights, new tail-lights, new 20-inch alloy wheels, and a new front bumper, giving it a look more closely aligned with the newer Scenic E-Tech under which it sits.

The Megane E-Tech has been upgraded from a 60kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery to a 67kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit, with the DC fast-charge rate upped from 130kW to 165kW and the AC charge rate increased from 7.4kW to 11kW. WLTP range has been increased from 454km to 480km.

There's also now vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, allowing you to use the vehicle to power small electrical appliances, while a one-pedal drive mode brings stronger regenerative braking which can bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

These form part of a bevy of new tech features arriving with the update, including the introduction of a surround-view camera, semi-autonomous parking assist, safe exit warning, and Active Driver Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control with stop/go and lane-centring.

There's also Emergency Stop Assist, which automatically slows and stops the vehicle if it detects the driver is unresponsive or asleep.

Inside, there's a larger 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system – up from 9.0 inches – which now features Google Automotive Services, with embedded Google apps such as the Gemini AI assistant.

The upgraded system can also help forecast driving range and plan your route, taking into account where charging stations are.

The Megane E-Tech also features over-the-air software update capability.

A new Face ID function can recognise your face and adjust the driver's seat and exterior mirror positioning accordingly.

“Earlier this year we announced Renault Australia was in the middle of revitalising its model line-up and the new Renault Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine is a part of that,” said Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey in a press release.

“We know Australia is one of the most competitive new-car markets in the world, but we also know there are discerning buyers who appreciate a car with distinctive design, excellent road-holding, intuitive cabin controls, well-calibrated advanced safety systems, and generous electric driving range for its class.

“We are opening the order books early so we can allocate cars fairly across the dealer network to minimise waiting times and get people into their cars sooner.”

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

The Renault Megane E-Tech is offered with a single powertrain in Australia.

Dimensions

Though classified in VFACTS as a small SUV, Renault Australia refers to the Megane E-Tech as a hatchback like the old Megane.

Servicing and Warranty

Renault Australia backs the Megane E-Tech with a five-year, 100,000km vehicle warranty, plus an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.

It has yet to announce service pricing.

Safety

The Renault Megane E-Tech has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• • Pedestrian, cyclist and motorcycle detection
  • Junction assist
  • Reverse AEB
• Active Driver Assist (NEW)
• • Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
  • Lane centring
• Blind-spot assist
• Driver attention warning
• Emergency Stop Assist (NEW)
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Safe exit warning (NEW)
• Speed sign recognition
• Surround-view camera (NEW)
• Front, rear and side parking sensors

Standard Equipment

Standard equipment on the 2027 Renault Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine includes:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive LED headlights
• LED front fog lights with chequerboard pattern (NEW)
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Proximity entry and start
• Rear privacy glass
• Puddle lights
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory
• Semi-autonomous parking assist (NEW)
• Face ID – driver recognition for seat and mirror settings (NEW)
• Front sports seats
• • 6-way power adjustment (NEW)
  • Driver's memory (NEW)
  • Driver's massage (NEW)
  • Heating
• Heated steering wheel
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system (NEW)
• Google Automotive Services (NEW)
• Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Wireless phone charger
• 9-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (NEW)
• 48-colour ambient lighting
• 2 x USB-C outlets (front)
• 2 x USB-C outlets (rear)
• 60/40-split/folding rear seats
• Dual-zone climate control
• Heat pump
• Alloy pedals

Colours

Flame Red is the standard exterior finish. Rafale Grey has been removed from the palette.

The following metallic finishes are available for an extra $900:

• Diamond Black
• Night Blue
• Shadow Grey

The following two-tone finishes are available for $1100:

• Flame Red with Diamond Black roof
• Diamond Black with Shadow Grey roof
• Night Blue with Diamond Black roof
• Shadow Grey with Diamond Black roof

The following two-tone matte finishes are available for $1300:

• Shadow Grey matte with Diamond Black
• Slate Blue matte with Diamond Black

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