MORE RANGE FOR REVISED ‘HOT’ MEGANE E-TECH

Fresh new look and bigger battery take fight to electric hatch rivals

- ALEX WOLSTENHOLME

Renault has updated its Megane E-Tech hatchback after four years on sale, with a new look and more range among the headline enhancements.

The midlife nip and tuck for the firm’s first bespoke EV comes as rivals including the Volkswagen ID 3, Cupra Born, Vauxhall Astra and Peugeot e-308 also receive updates to boost their competitiveness alongside the Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV4 and Mini Aceman.

The updates are signalled chiefly by a new front end that brings the Megane in line with the newer Austral and Rafale SUVs, with a more imposing grille and a lower-set Renault badge.