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by Shahev
Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Renault Megane E-Tech is now France’s most popular EV
Replies: 1
Views: 1811

Re: Renault Megane E-Tech is now France’s most popular EV

This is great news for Renault and I'm pleased for them. But I suspect that may mean delays for the UK as Renault focuses on meeting European demand.
by Shahev
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Actual UK specification
Replies: 17
Views: 7317

Re: Actual UK specification

After much consideration we have decided probably too early to think about the Mégane as specifications will improve next year. So we are buying the 77kw Cupra Born
by Shahev
Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:55 am
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Actual UK specification
Replies: 17
Views: 7317

Re: Actual UK specification

Looks like the heat pump is standard in some European markets. See video at 35 minutes

by Shahev
Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Actual UK specification
Replies: 17
Views: 7317

Re: Actual UK specification

@billywhizz

There are two steps in the process

1. Reserve a car, you and I and others have done this
2. Allocation of a build slot, which then secures your car

The good news is that we are now protected from price increases.
by Shahev
Sat Jul 09, 2022 6:49 am
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Disappointed about the display downgrade
Replies: 12
Views: 6630

Re: Disappointed about the display downgrade

At SMC Renault Aldershot, great team there, established the decision to use the 9 inch screen combination of production simplicity given UK only Right Hand drive market and parts shortage.
by Shahev
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Actual UK specification
Replies: 17
Views: 7317

Re: Actual UK specification

Was very impressed with the SMC and Renault UK staff at SMC Aldershot. There were about 12 to 14 people at the Mégane viewing. Rear seats not that bad. I am 5 foot 8 and a 6 foot person could sit fine behind me. Also thigh support not as bad as reviews suggest and enough space for feet under front s...
by Shahev
Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:01 am
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Actual UK specification
Replies: 17
Views: 7317

Re: Actual UK specification

Hi Shahev, No heat pump I'm afraid. The extract you've given relates to the system to cool and heat the battery (not the car interior) so as to maximise it's performance and lifespan and to have it at the optimum heat for public charging (using the car's system which suggests when and where to char...
by Shahev
Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:59 am
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Actual UK specification
Replies: 17
Views: 7317

Re: Actual UK specification

This extract from the brochure for the Megane Electric suggests heat pump included in UK cars "heat management Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric is equipped with a system that automatically regulates battery and engine temperature. Whatever the weather conditions outside, be assured of the be...
by Shahev
Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Main Renault Megane Electric chat
Topic: Renault Megane Electric - Walkaround Video
Replies: 5
Views: 3906

Re: Renault Megane Electric - Walkaround Video

Very detailed review, sadly UK buyers don't get many of the features