The 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech becomes the latest in a line of electric cars to have its price cut approaching the end of financial year to increase sales.
The Megane E-Tech Techno EV60 is priced from $54,990 before on-road costs until June 30, a $10,000 discount from the launch price.
It brings Renault's EV, which launched only a few months ago, below popular electric vehicles including the Tesla Model 3 RWD ($58,900) and Hyundai Kona Electric ($58,000).
The small SUV that competes with the BYD Atto 3 and Peugeot e-2008 features a 60kWh lithium-ion battery and front-mounted 160kW/300Nm electric motor for a WLTP driving range of 454km and 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.
The battery accepts DC electricity at up to 130kW allowing the Megane E-tech to recuperate 10-80 per cent charge in around 30 minutes on a suitably powerful pylon.
“We’ve been delighted with the response to the Megane E-Tech since its launch in early February,” said Renault Australia General Manager Glen Sealey.
“This limited end-of-financial-year offer, at the key selling period of the year, will ensure we remain competitive”, said Sealey justifying the offer.
![The Techno EV60 feature 20-inch alloy wheels.](https://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fit,h_480,w_853,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/2024-renault-megane-ie-tech-1001x565-3.jpg)
As for level of equipment, the Techno EV60 is the sole variant and features 20-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery made from recycled fibres, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and 9.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
So far Renault has shifted 97 Megane E-Tech examples in Australia. Comparatively, BYD has sold 2638 Atto 3s and Volvo already 115 EX30s in its first month on sale.
The Megane E-Tech follows limited offers for the BYD Atto 3, Peugeot e-2008, Nissan Leaf and Polestar 2. There was also a wholesale Tesla price cut earlier this year fuelling the competitive electric car environment in Australia.
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