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Renault Megane E-Tech Hatchback EV60 160kW Techno+ 60kWh Optimum Charge 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Techno+
Price	£36,495
Battery Capacity	60
Engine Power - BHP	217
Acceleration	7.5
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4200 mm
Width	1860 mm
Height	1505 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1708 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" driver information display cluster
9" Multimedia OpenR link screen with navigation
Active driver assist
Autonomous driving level 2: adaptive cruise control with speed limiter and lane centering
Blind spot recognition and intervention
Configurable dashboard display
Connected services including over the air updates
Digital owner's manual
Driver drowsiness alert system
e-Call (emergency call)
Ecomode function
Emergency lane keep assist including solid line, oncoming traffic and road edge detection
Engine start button
Exterior temperature display
Front and rear park assist
Front parking sensors
Google assisted services
Multisense: customisable driving modes (personalised, sport, eco, comfort)
On board diagnostics
PAS
Rear cross traffic alert with rear automatic braking system
Rear parking camera
Rear parking sensors
Speed limit display
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition with overspeed prevention
Trip computer
Wireless phone charger
Wireless smartphone replication and integration via iOS carplay and google, wifi and usb

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AC22 5m mode 3 charging cable

Entertainment

Arkamys audio system with 6 speakers
Digital radio
Steering wheel audio controls

Exterior Features

Auto-tilting and folding wing mirrors with puddle lamp
Automatic daytime running lights
Automatic headlights
Automatic high/low beam
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor and sensitivity setting
Door mirrors with memory function
Electric one-touch power front and rear windows
Ev shape daytime running lights
Frameless auto dimming rear view mirror with brightness adapt
Front intermittent wipers
Full led headlights with adaptive led front and rear fog lights (afs)
Heated door mirrors
Heated rear window
LED third brake light
Moirage front and rear signature lighting with dynamic turn
Rear side wing doors
Rear window defroster
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna
Tinted rear windows
Wing Mirror design - non-body coloured

Interior Features

12V socket in front
2 Front USB C-type ports
2 Rear USB C-type ports
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Central multimedia display
Central rear headrest
Coat hooks
Door sill protectors
Driver and passenger heated seats
Driver and passenger seats with backrest inclination, height and longitudinal adjustment (6 combinations)
Fabric made from recycled plastic materials and synthetic leather upholstery
Front head restraints
Front seat back map pockets
Heat pump
Heated steering wheel
High centre console with sliding armrest and storage
Interior ambient lighting
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment light
Manual height and depth adjustable steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Paddle shift levers for regenerative braking
Power height adjustable drivers and passenger seat with lumbar support for driver
Single front passenger seat
Textile floor mats
Top grain leather steering wheel
Two zone automatic climate control with humidity senor and air recycling
Underfloor storage in boot

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Active emergency braking system
Adjustable driver and passenger safety seat belts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic emergency braking junction assist with pedestrian, cyclist and junction alerts
Brake energy recuperation
Curtain airbags
Distance warning alert
Downhill brake control
Driver and front passenger airbags
Driver and passenger, front and side airbag deactivation
Electric parking brake
Emergency door unlock
ESP
Front and rear seatbelt pretensoners
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Height adjustable rear seatbelts
Hill start assist
Rear window and door child locking function
Seatbelt load limiter
Side airbags
Traction control
Tyre pressure warning light

Security

Central locking system with thatcham approved immobiliser
Hands free key card with keyless entry
Remote vehicle locator

Trim

Fabric upper dashboard

Wheels

20" Soren alloy wheels
Tool kit
Tyre inflation kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	60
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1828
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	551
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	190
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	22
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	74
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	130
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	130
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	60
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	451
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	280

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Compression Ratio	[not available]
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	65
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.5
Engine Power - BHP	217
Engine Power - RPM	5473
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	100
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SOREN
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1505 mm
Length	4200 mm
Wheelbase	2685 mm
Width	1860 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2055 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2158 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1332 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Max. Loading Weight	450 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	900
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1708 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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