What is the best way to charge Renault Megane E-Tech?

The Megane E-tech, Renault's latest electric car, has just been launched on the market. As the manufacturer's first compact electric sedan, it is available in four versions to adapt to all needs. But what do you need to know to be able to charge your electric Renault Megane without any problem? Let's go into detail together about its characteristics and the charging solutions available.

Technical specifications of the 100% electric Renault Megane E-tech

How many kilometers can the Megane E-Tech drive?

Before we turn to the question of charging, let's look at the battery packs and the range announced by Renault. The battery of the electric Renault Megane is available in two versions:

40 kWh, which corresponds to a range of 300 kilometres (WLTP)
60 kWh, which corresponds to a range of 470 kilometres (WLTP).

So, the choice depends on your daily use and needs.

What are the charging capacities of the Megane E-tech?

If you are not familiar with EV charging, you should check out our numerous informative article look at. Because if you understand the basics of charging, you can choose the right solutions for the capacity of your electric vehicle.

To create a good foundation, we recommend that you start with the Charging power and duration and the different types of connectors and cables .

Now, if we look at the integrated chargers of the Renault Megane electric bike, there are four configurations available:

⚡️ EV40 Standard charge

→ Type 2 7kW (AC) charger,
which is typically the option suitable for low to moderate use with slow charging at home. This entry-level version does not offer a fast charging function. So, you need about 3.5 hours to charge from 20 to 80%.

⚡️ EV40 Boost charge

→ Type 2 chargers with 22 kW (AC) and CCS combo with 85 kW (DC)
This version is interesting for heavier use and more frequent charging on the go. The fast charger is ideal for optimising charging time on longer journeys. From 20 to 80%, you can expect about 30 minutes of charging time with direct current.

⚡️ EV60 Supercharge

→ Ladegeräte Typ 2 mit 7 kW (AC) und CCS-Combo mit 130 kW (DC)
Aufgrund der größeren Reichweite und der hohen Schnellladefähigkeit eignet sich diese Version für den häufigen Gebrauch, auch auf langen Fahrten. In 30 Minuten können Sie 300 km Reichweite zurückgewinnen.

⚡️ EV60 Optimum charge

→ Ladegeräte Typ 2 mit 22 kW (AC) und CCS-Combo mit 130 kW (DC)
Wie Sie sich denken können, bietet diese Konfiguration die beste Ladeleistung. Sie ist für Personen gedacht, die im Alltag viele Kilometer mit ihrem Fahrzeug zurücklegen.

Wie können Sie Ihren elektrischen Renault Megane zu Hause aufladen?

Schuko-Haushaltssteckdose oder Steckdose mit erhöhter Leistung von Green’up

An einer herkömmlichen Haushaltssteckdose E/F kann das Ladegerät des Megane E-tech 2,3 kW Leistung aufnehmen. Um von 20 auf 80% aufzuladen, dauert es ca. 10 Stunden 30 Minuten (40-kWh-Batterie) bzw. 15 Stunden 45 Minuten (60-kWh-Batterie).

Bevor Sie Ihr Elektrofahrzeug an eine einfache Steckdose anschließen, sollten Sie darüber nachdenken, Ihre elektrische Anlage von einem Fachmann überprüfen zu lassen, um mögliche Gefahren auszuschließen.Wenn Sie eine Steckdose mit erhöhter Leistung vom Typ Green’up installieren lassen, können Sie Ihr Fahrzeug schneller und sicherer aufladen. Sie können eine maximale Leistung von 3,2 kW erreichen und Ihren elektrischen Renault Megane in 8 bis 12 Stunden von 20 auf 80 % aufladen, je nachdem, welche Batterie Sie haben.

Wallbox

For those who have the space and want to invest in a faster and safer option, a wallbox charging station is ideal.

If you choose a 7 kW wallbox, you can use it to achieve the maximum power (AC) that the electric Megane EV40 Standard Charge and EV60 Supercharge can handle. This will take you between 3.5 and 5 hours to charge the vehicle from 20% to 80%.

Do you need to stock up on charging cables and/or charging stations? View the charging solutions for the Renault Megane electric made in France by Mister EV.

What about charging the electric Megane E-tech at public charging stations?

If you don't have charging facilities at home or are on the go, you can use of the Chargemap app Find the best charging stations in your area and travel with peace of mind. Depending on the characteristics of your Renault Megane electric vehicle, you can use the Chargemap filters to display only the charging stations that are suitable for your needs.

Examples of the filters available in the Chargemap app

🔌 Tip: Remember to get a Chargemap Pass charging card which allows you to charge your Megane Electric on more than 600 grids throughout Europe.

Accelerated Charging Stations (AC)

In everyday life, charging your electric Renault Megane at the accelerated charging stations (7 to 22 kW) is the preferred option. Indeed, it is not advisable to go to fast charging every day, to avoid premature wear of the battery.

If you connect your Megane E-tech (EV40 Boost Charge or EV60 Optimum Charge) to a 22 kW column, you can regain about 180 kilometers with a one-hour charging time.

Fast charging stations (DC)

Except for the entry-level version, fast charging stations such as Ionity, Total Energies, Fastned or Electra Your best allies on long journeys with the electric Megane.

For example, the Megane E-Tech models equipped with a CCS combo charger only take 20 to 30 minutes to charge 20 to 80% of their battery at their respective maximum power.

Overview of the charging capacity of the Renault Megane Electric

Version	AC charging	Loading*	DC charging	Loading*
EV40 Standard charge	7 kW	3 hrs 27	–	–
EV40 Boost charge	22 kW	1 hr 06	85 kW	19 min
EV60 Super charge	7 kW	5 hrs 11	130 kW	29 min
EV60 Optimum charge	22 kW	1 hr 39	130 kW	29 min

*Charging times are calculated based on a 20 to 80 percent charge at the maximum power tolerated by the vehicle.

Plan your long-distance journeys with an E-Megane

You want to go on holiday with an electric car – your Megane E-tech? The Chargemap route planner will help you plan your trip!

Journey calculated with the Chargemap route planner

To do this, he will suggest the best charging stops on your route that are suitable for your E-Megane. It also adapts to the Functions for individual route planning to your wishes and preferences.

Let's take a trip from Nantes to Bordeaux with an E-Megane 60 kWh. In addition to setting your battery level or maximum speed, you can indicate that you want to extend your break to eat something, for example.

And if you don't like the suggested charging station, you can simply view all the alternative charging stations in the area (by activating the 'Stations' button) and select a new one. The Chargemap route planner calculates a new route taking this setting into account.

If you have fallen in love with (or have 😉 thought about it) with the new Renault Megane with electric drive , we hope that in this article we have been able to enlighten you about the charging solutions available. Tell us in the comments: What do you think of Renault's new 100% electric sedan?