Inspired by the Morphoz concept, the Renault Megane eVision , despite also being a concept, it is much closer to what we will be able to see in the production model. How close?
Renault says that the Mégane eVision already represents 95% of what will be the final model, whose production will start at the end of 2021, in France.
But for now, still as a prototype, the Mégane eVision focuses on its compact bodywork — just 4.21 m in length, 14 cm less than the Mégane on sale — several firsts and anticipates what to expect from the Mégane's successor.
The Mégane eVision debuts the new "face" of Renault. The luminous signature is new.
And the first deduction we can make is that the successor to the Renault Mégane will most likely be a crossover. A rumor that has been circulating in recent months that Mégane eVision practically confirms. In the words of Renault:
“The Mégane eVision symbolizes the reinvention of a crucial segment at Renault. It represents the future of the “compact” category, firmly anchored in its interior dimensions and habitability. The Mégane eVision continues the story of the Mégane, the flagship model of the Renault compact range for 25 years and positions it firmly in the modern world.”
It is the typical compact family, with hatchback and hatchback, but “reinvented”, as Luca de Meo, the current CEO of the French brand, put it: “Megane eVision reinvents Mégane (…)”.
Will it be the successor of the exclusively electric Mégane?
The CMF-EV platform on which this concept is based is specific for trams. A platform conceived in collaboration with Nissan, Renault's partner in the Alliance, on which the Ariya, the new electric SUV of the Japanese brand, will also be based. In fact, a whole family of electric vehicles is promised to Renault based on the CMF-EV, with which it already has more than 300 registered patents.
We do not know whether or not it will be exclusively electrical. What we do know is that the proportions it presents are only possible, precisely, because it is based on a platform dedicated to trams.
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As you can see, the front of the Mégane eVision is shorter than usual and the 2.70 m wheelbase (+4 cm than on the current Mégane) is quite generous considering the short 4.21 m length (- 5 cm than the Volkswagen ID.3). It allows the 20″ wheels (245/40 ZR 20) to approach the corners of the bodywork, which makes it possible to foresee generous room rates.
Finally, the advertised width of 1.80 m is typically what we find in a compact family of today and the 1.55 m height leaves it somewhere between conventional cars and SUVs.
Also in relation to its proportions, and despite the crossover genes (increased distance to the ground), Renault highlights the low height of its new electric model. The result of the ultra-thin battery — only 11 cm high, the lowest on the market, says de Meo — which allowed for the optimization of proportions and aerodynamics.
450 km of autonomy, but has the potential to go further
The battery itself has 60 kWh of capacity, ensuring a 450 km range on WLTP cycle — Luca de Meo also mentions that there is potential for versions with even more autonomy.
The electric motor powered by this is positioned at the front (front wheel drive) with 160 kW of power, the same as 218 hp, and 300 Nm of torque. Renault announces even less than 8.0s in the classic 0-100 km/h and a mass of 1650 kg.
Mégane eVision, unveiled in 2020, which will hit the market as Mégane E-Tech Electric
There are still no pictures of the interior, but Renault promises, in addition to generous internal dimensions, an instrument panel with fluid lines and a thin thickness, as well as a modular interior with integrated storage spaces.