2027 Renault Megane E-Tech price and specs for Australia

Key highlights:

• Updated Renault Megane E-Tech starts at $55,990 before on-road costs
• New 67kWh LFP battery lifts claimed WLTP range to 480km
• New touchscreen, driver assistance and comfort features expand standard equipment

The updated 2027 Renault Megane E-Tech is now open for orders in Australia, ahead of showroom arrivals in the first half of 2027. Priced from $55,990 before on-road costs, the refreshed electric small SUV gets a larger battery, a longer driving range, faster charging and a substantial technology upgrade.

Renault has also simplified the range to a single Esprit Alpine variant, adding equipment such as a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, a Harman Kardon sound system, driver-recognition technology and new safety features.

New styling brings the Megane closer to the Scenic

Renault has refreshed the Megane E-Tech’s exterior with a new front bumper, LED front fog lights, redesigned tail-lights and new 20-inch alloy wheels. The changes bring its appearance closer to the newer Scenic E-Tech, which sits above the Megane in Renault’s electric vehicle range.

Flame Red is the standard exterior colour, while Rafale Grey has been removed from the palette.

The additional exterior paint options are:

• Diamond Black, Night Blue or Shadow Grey metallic for $900
• Flame Red with Diamond Black roof for $1100
• Diamond Black with Shadow Grey roof for $1100
• Night Blue with Diamond Black roof for $1100
• Shadow Grey with Diamond Black roof for $1100
• Shadow Grey matte with Diamond Black for $1300
• Slate Blue matte with Diamond Black for $1300

Dimensions and cargo capacity

Although VFACTS classifies the Megane E-Tech as a small SUV, Renault Australia refers to it as a hatchback, following the naming approach used for earlier Megane models.

Bigger battery, longer range and faster charging

Renault has replaced the outgoing model’s 60kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery with a 67kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit. The change increases the claimed WLTP driving range from 454km to 480km. Charging is also quicker, with higher maximum 11kW AC and 165kW DC charging rates, which were previously 7.4kW and 130kW respectively.

The Megane E-Tech also gains vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, allowing owners to power small electrical appliances using the vehicle’s battery. A new one-pedal driving mode increases regenerative braking enough to bring the car to a complete stop, reducing the need to use the brake pedal in suitable driving conditions. The Australian range continues with a single-motor, front-wheel-drive powertrain.

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Interior equipment: More comfort and a better sound system

Renault has added more comfort and convenience equipment to the Esprit Alpine, including power-adjustable front seats and a premium audio system. Standard equipment includes:

• 20-inch alloy wheels.
• Adaptive LED headlights
• New chequerboard-pattern LED front fog lights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Proximity entry and start
• Rear privacy glass and puddle lights
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory
• New semi-autonomous parking assist
• New Face ID driver recognition
• Front sports seats with six-way power adjustment
• Driver’s seat memory and massage functions
• Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• New 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Google Automotive Services
• Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Wireless phone charging
• New nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• 48-colour ambient lighting
• Two USB-C outlets at the front and two at the rear
• 60:40-split folding rear seats
• Dual-zone climate control
• Heat pump
• Alloy pedals

More driver assistance and safety technology

The facelift brings a substantial technology upgrade, including several new driver-assistance features. Active Driver Assist combines adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and lane-centring. The updated model also gains Emergency Stop Assist, which can automatically slow and stop the vehicle if it detects that the driver is unresponsive or asleep.

Here is the list of standard safety equipment:

• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Pedestrian, cyclist and motorcycle detection
• Junction assist
• Reverse AEB Standard
• 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
• Speed-sign recognition
• Surround-view camera
• Front, rear and side parking sensors

Other additions include a surround-view camera, semi-autonomous parking assist and a safe-exit warning system. The new features join existing safety technology such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot assist, driver-attention warning and rear cross-traffic alert

Safety rating, warranty and servicing

The Renault Megane E-Tech carries a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2022.

Renault Australia provides a five-year, 100,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty. The company has yet to announce servicing prices.

2027 Renault Megane E-Tech: Australian price

The facelifted Megane E-Tech costs $1000 more than its previous list price, which has applied since 2024, and despite the increase, Renault has added a considerable amount of standard equipment. The Esprit Alpine replaces the previous Techno grade as the sole variant available in Australia.

Customers who place a $200 online deposit by 31 December 2026, then purchase and take delivery of the vehicle, will receive a 7kW home charging adaptor valued at $749. Installation costs are not included, and the offer excludes government and fleet buyers

Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey said the updated Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine forms part of the company’s broader effort to revitalise its local model range. He acknowledged the intense competition in Australia’s new-car market, but said Renault expects the Megane to appeal to buyers who value distinctive styling, strong road-holding, intuitive cabin controls, well-calibrated safety systems and competitive electric driving range.

Sealey said Renault opened orders early to allocate vehicles fairly across its dealer network, minimise waiting times and help customers receive their cars sooner.