Renault Australia has opened order books for the MY27 Renault Megane E-Tech, with the electric hatchback returning to Australian showrooms in the first half of 2027.

The updated Megane E-Tech will be sold in a single Esprit Alpine grade, priced from $55,990 plus on-road costs.

It returns after a brief hiatus with a larger battery, new battery chemistry, more claimed driving range, faster charging, vehicle-to-load capability and a revised infotainment system with Google Automotive Services.

The maximum battery capacity has increased from 60kWh to 67kWh, while chemistry changes from Nickel Manganese Cobalt to Lithium Iron Phosphate.

Claimed driving range rises from 454km to up to 480km on the WLTP test cycle.

Peak DC fast-charging capacity increases from 130kW to 165kW, allowing a 15 to 80 per cent charge in approximately 24 minutes.

AC charging capacity has also increased from 7.4kW to 11kW.

The front-mounted electric motor produces 160kW and 300Nm, with drive sent to the front wheels.

Renault claims a 0-100km/h time of 7.6 seconds.

Order books opened on 28 October 2026, with customers able to place a deposit online through Renault Australia or order through a Renault showroom.

Private buyers who place a $200 online deposit before 31 December 2026 and subsequently complete the purchase and take delivery will receive a FoxESS L-series 7kW EV charger valued at $749 RRP.

Installation is not included and must be paid for by the customer.

Vehicle production and delivery lead times of up to 12 months apply.

Styling changes include a new front-end design, revised LED daytime running light signature, new LED headlights, a new front bumper with gloss-black accents, new tail-lights and redesigned 20-inch Esprit Alpine wheels.

Inside, the Esprit Alpine grade adds power-operated sports front seats, driver seat memory and massage functions, a 12-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio.

The Google built-in system includes embedded Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play, while the car also retains wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The updated Megane E-Tech follows the Scenic E-Tech electric SUV in offering over-the-air update capability.

Safety equipment includes seven airbags, Active Driver Assist with stop-and-go adaptive cruise control and lane centring, Emergency Stop Assist, rear autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot warning and intervention, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, emergency lane keeping, a 360-degree camera and hands-free parking assistance.

"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 Glen Sealey, General Manager of Renault Australia.

"With the MY27 Renault Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine we have introduced yet another model with the latest technology Renault has to offer, and the latest design language."

"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."

In Australia, the Megane E-Tech sits in a compact EV field that includes the 2026 Kia EV3, 2026 Volvo EX30 and 2026 MG4.

The 2026 Kia EV3 is available with 58.3kWh standard-range and 81.4kWh long-range batteries, while the 2026 Volvo EX30 P5 Long Range RWD pairs a 69kWh battery with about 462km of WLTP range and the 2026 MG4 EV Essence 64 uses a 64kWh battery with about 452km of WLTP range.

The MY27 Megane E-Tech will arrive locally as a single flagship version rather than a broader multi-grade range.

2027 Renault Megane E-Tech Pricing

The $55,990 price is a manufacturer's recommended list price and excludes on-road costs.

Optional paint prices are recommended retail prices.

• Esprit Alpine - $55,990 plus on-road costs
• Metallic paint - $900 RRP
• Two-tone paint - $1100 RRP
• Matte paint - $1300 RRP

2027 Renault Megane E-Tech Specifications

Esprit Alpine

• Single model grade for Australia.
• All listed equipment is standard, as there is no lower local grade.
• 160kW/300Nm electric motor.
• Front-wheel drive.
• 67kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery.
• Up to 480km WLTP claimed driving range.
• 165kW DC fast charging.
• 11kW AC charging.
• 15 to 80 per cent DC charge in approximately 24 minutes.
• Vehicle-to-load capability.
• Claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.6 seconds.
• 20-inch Esprit Alpine alloy wheels.
• LED headlights with adaptive lighting and automatic high beam.
• LED daytime running light signature.
• LED front fog lights.
• Alpine grille treatment and badging.
• Satin Slate Grey front and rear bumper accents.
• Auto-folding, heated, power-adjustable side mirrors with memory.
• Puddle lamps.
• Rear privacy glass.
• Automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers.
• Hands-free keycard entry.
• 12-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in.
• 12.3-inch widescreen digital instrument display.
• Embedded Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play.
• Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Nine-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio.
• DAB+ digital radio.
• Over-the-air updates.
• MyRenault App remote services.
• Wireless smartphone charger.
• Esprit Alpine sports seats in synthetic leather and cloth with Alpine stitching.
• Six-way power adjustment for driver and front passenger seats.
• Driver seat memory and massage functions.
• Heated steering wheel and heated front seats.
• Alloy sports pedals.
• Dual-zone climate control with pre-conditioning.
• Heat pump.
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
• 48-colour interior ambient lighting.
• Four Multi-Sense driving modes.
• Steering wheel paddles for regenerative braking.
• One Pedal driving mode.
• 60/40-split folding rear seats.
• Two front USB-C charge ports.
• Two rear USB-C charge ports.
• One front 12V power socket.
• Seven airbags.
• Active Driver Assist with stop-and-go adaptive cruise control and lane centring.
• Emergency Stop Assist.
• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist, motorcycle and junction detection.
• Rear autonomous emergency braking.
• Rear cross-traffic alert.
• Blind-spot warning and intervention.
• Lane keep assist and emergency lane keeping.
• Speed-sign recognition.
• Driver attention and distraction warning.
• Occupant safe exit door warning.
• Face ID driver recognition for seat and mirror settings.
• 360-degree surround-view camera.
• Front, side and rear parking sensors.
• Hands-free parking assistance.
• 4200mm length.
• 1782mm width excluding mirrors.
• 1519mm height.
• 2685mm wheelbase.
• 10.4-metre turning circle.
• Five-seat layout.
• 440L boot capacity with the rear seats in use.
• 1332L boot capacity with the rear seats stowed.
• Colour choices include Flame Red, Diamond Black, Night Blue and Shadow Grey.
• Two-tone colour choices include Flame Red with Diamond Black roof, Diamond Black with Shadow Grey roof, Night Blue with Diamond Black roof and Shadow Grey with Diamond Black roof.
• Matte colour choices include Shadow Grey Matte with Diamond Black roof and Slate Blue Matte with Diamond Black roof.

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