Renault Megane EV has been spotted in India once more! This time with a Chennai number plate.
It’s been a year since the Renault Megane EV was spotted in India, with sources revealing that the vehicle was being used for internal testing. The first-gen Megane (ICE) was launched in 1995, with the Megane EV launched in 2022 in the European markets.
With an impending launch, Renault has been waiting a long time to launch this EV in India. However, now, with the new government scheme reducing import duty from 110% to 15%, the launch of the Megane EV seems imminent.
Manufacturers like Skoda, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Kia have expressed interest in the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI).
SPMEPCI is applicable for EVs that are priced above USD 35,000 or approx. ₹30 lakh. Renault Megane is priced at £32,495 in the UK (approx. ₹37.88 lakh), easily meeting this criteria.
Also Read: New EV Policy Reduces Import Duty From 110% To 15% in India
Renault Megane EV Specs & Powertrain
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is based on the CMF-EV platform. It offers two front-wheel-drive (FWD) options of 96kW (130 hp) and 160 kW (220 hp). The higher variant can achieve top acceleration 0 to 100 kmph in around 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 159 kmph. While originally launched with 40 kWh and 60 kWh battery packs, most markets now only have the 60 kWh battery pack. As per the WLTP standards, the range is 285 miles or 460 km. With 150 kW DC fact charger, it can go from 15% to 80% charging in just 32 minutes.
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