More Range, Sharper Looks for Updated Renault Megane E-Tech
The Renault Megane E-Tech has undergone a mid-cycle facelift that has introduced an updated look and more electric range for the family hatchback.
The new Renault range is led by two award-winning electric newcomers: the Renault 5, Autotrader's Drivers' Choice New Car of the Year 2026, and the Renault 4, Top Gear's Electric Car of the Year 2025. Choose full hybrid E-Tech power on the Clio, Captur or Austral, or step up to the Rafale's plug-in hybrid for genuine electric-only range. Whether you want a retro-styled EV or a practical hybrid SUV, there's a new Renault built around how you actually drive.
Renault builds its new-car range around a real choice of power, not one electrified answer forced on every model. Choose full electric drive in the Renault 5 or Renault 4, or an E-Tech self-charging hybrid in the Clio, Captur, Austral or Symbioz. The Rafale goes further still with a plug-in hyper hybrid option, adding a meaningful electric-only range on top of petrol backup. That spread means the real decision is which kind of electrification suits your driving, not whether to have any at all.
The same variety runs through design. The Renault 5 and Renault 4 reinterpret two of the brand's best-known nameplates as full electric models, built around retro-modern styling that still carries thoroughly modern technology underneath. Alongside them sit more conventional hatchback and SUV shapes, from the Clio and Captur through to the Austral, Symbioz, Scenic E-Tech, Megane E-Tech and Rafale. The retro design language is a personality choice within the range, not the only way in.
Technology is the thread that ties most of this range together, and openR link with Google built-in is the clearest example. Real-time Google Maps navigation, Google Assistant voice control and a growing app library come as standard on the newer models, while the Renault 4 and Renault 5 add reno, Renault's ChatGPT-powered voice avatar. Clio runs a separate EASY LINK system with its own navigation and wireless smartphone mirroring, so it's worth checking which set-up your chosen model carries.
Every Renault vehicle in this range is available to order through Vertu. Our Renault colleagues can talk you through trim levels, powertrains and finance options across Renault car models, helping you find the right fit for your daily driving.
Renault's new-car range splits into four practical groups, from compact electric hatchbacks through to flagship hybrid SUVs, each built around a different kind of daily driving.
The Renault 5 and Renault 4 are Renault's full electric city and crossover pairing, and both wear the brand's retro design language over genuinely modern EV underpinnings. On the Renault 5, the entry EV40 version carries a neat piece of detail: a charge indicator built into the bonnet itself, illuminating in 20% increments so you can check progress without opening an app. Step up to the EV52 version and you get Vehicle-to-Load too, letting the car power three-pin appliances directly, a handy trick for anyone who tows a trailer or camps off-grid. Step up to the Renault 4 and you get more everyday practicality: an electric plein sud canvas sunroof is available, and WLTP range reaches up to 249 miles. It's the more practical everyday choice of the two, where the Renault 5 leans into compact city driving.
The Clio and Captur share Renault's E-Tech self-charging hybrid system, meaning there is no cable to plug in and no charge point to plan around. The petrol engine and electric motor manage the switching themselves, and the reward is efficiency without a change in routine: up to 65.7mpg WLTP on the Clio and up to 64.2mpg WLTP on the Captur. Where the Captur pulls ahead is practicality. Its rear bench slides by up to 16cm, so you can choose boot space or rear legroom on a given day rather than live with a fixed compromise. That flexibility matters the moment a car seat, a dog or a set of golf clubs enters the equation.
Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech are Renault's electric family cars, and the gap between them is mostly about how far you need to go. Megane E-Tech offers up to 285 miles of WLTP range from its 60kWh battery. It's built around a flat cabin floor with no transmission tunnel, so the middle rear seat becomes a proper seat rather than a footrest with a belt. Scenic E-Tech steps up to an 87kWh battery and up to 381 miles of WLTP range, adding Vehicle-to-Load for powering equipment away from home. That makes it the longer-range, more spacious choice for anyone regularly covering bigger distances or carrying more people.
Symbioz, Austral and Rafale form Renault's widest spread of SUVs, and the distinction that matters most here is whether you ever want to plug in. Symbioz offers a real choice between a 160hp full hybrid and a more affordable 140hp mild hybrid, both self-charging. Austral runs a single 200hp self-charging hybrid tuned for efficiency, reaching up to 60.1mpg WLTP without ever needing a charge point. Rafale is the model that actually splits the difference. Choose the 200hp self-charging hybrid for the same no-plug simplicity as Austral, or step up to the 300hp Hyper Hybrid plug-in. That version adds up to 65 miles of electric-only range and permanent 4x4, for drivers who want the longest daily EV range with combustion backup for everything beyond it.
The table below sets out WLTP range or fuel economy for each Renault model and powertrain, so you can compare the whole range in one place.
| Model | Powertrain Type | WLTP Range or MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Renault 5 | E-Tech Electric | Up to 252 miles |
| Renault 4 | E-Tech Electric | Up to 249 miles |
| Clio | E-Tech Full Hybrid | Up to 65.7mpg |
| Captur | E-Tech Full Hybrid | Up to 64.2mpg |
| Megane E-Tech | E-Tech Electric | Up to 285 miles |
| Symbioz | E-Tech Full Hybrid / Mild Hybrid | Up to 64.2mpg / 47.9mpg |
| Scenic E-Tech | E-Tech Electric | Up to 381 miles |
| Austral | E-Tech Full Hybrid | Up to 60.1mpg |
| Rafale | Full Hybrid / Hyper Hybrid PHEV | Up to 58.9mpg / 65 miles electric |
Most current Renault models are built around openR link with Google built-in, and what that means in practice is fewer separate systems to learn. Google Maps handles real-time navigation with live traffic, and Google Assistant takes voice commands for climate, calls and music. On the Renault 5 and Renault 4, reno adds a conversational layer on top, powered by ChatGPT rather than a fixed set of pre-programmed responses. The My Renault app extends that connected thread outside the car too, with functions such as remote charging control on electric models and general vehicle status information across the range.
That same joined-up thinking carries into safety. Every Renault model in this range is built around the brand's Human First safety programme. The number of advanced driver-assistance systems fitted scales with the model, from 22 on Clio up to 33 on Austral and Rafale, rather than being a single fixed spec. Renault bundles those systems around a shared idea: active driver assist covers adaptive cruise control and lane centring together, while automatic emergency braking and 360-degree camera systems handle low-speed manoeuvring. On the Renault 5 and Renault 4, that safety baseline extends to Isofix mounting and up to seven airbags.
Where the range shows its personality most is in the smaller comfort details, and two sunroofs sum that up well. Scenic E-Tech, Symbioz and Rafale offer a Solarbay opacifying panoramic sunroof, which switches from clear to opaque electronically rather than relying on a physical blind, a distinctly premium touch on family-focused models. The Renault 4 goes a different way entirely, with a plein sud canvas sunroof that opens back like a traditional convertible roof. It's a nod to the original car's character that the Solarbay glass, for all its cleverness, was never trying to replicate.
| Model | Key Highlights | Who It's For |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Hatchbacks & Crossovers | ||
| Renault 5 | Retro-styled electric hatchback with up to 252 miles WLTP range and a bonnet-mounted charge indicator | City drivers wanting a compact, characterful EV |
| Renault 4 | Electric crossover with a plein sud canvas sunroof and up to 249 miles WLTP range | Everyday drivers wanting more space with retro character |
| Hybrid Hatchback & Small SUV | ||
| Clio | Self-charging full hybrid supermini with up to 65.7mpg WLTP economy | Buyers wanting hybrid efficiency without changing routine |
| Captur | Hybrid small SUV with a 16cm sliding rear bench and up to 64.2mpg WLTP | Families wanting flexible rear space in a compact footprint |
| Electric Family Cars | ||
| Megane E-Tech | Electric family hatchback with a flat cabin floor and up to 285 miles WLTP range | Families wanting genuine five-seat comfort in an EV |
| Scenic E-Tech | Longer-range electric family car with up to 381 miles WLTP range and Vehicle-to-Load | Drivers covering longer distances who want the most range available |
| Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid SUVs | ||
| Symbioz | Hybrid SUV offered as full hybrid or mild hybrid, with a 16cm sliding rear bench | Buyers wanting a choice of hybrid systems in one model |
| Austral | Self-charging hybrid SUV tuned for efficiency, up to 60.1mpg WLTP | Drivers wanting SUV space without plugging in |
| Rafale | Coupe-SUV flagship, self-charging hybrid or 300hp Hyper Hybrid PHEV with up to 65 miles electric range and permanent 4x4 | Buyers wanting the longest daily EV range with hybrid backup, or a self-charging flagship |
Figures shown are official WLTP range and fuel economy figures, and actual real-world results will vary depending on factors including driving style, weather conditions, vehicle load and route.
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Whichever powertrain suits you, from full electric to self-charging or plug-in hybrid, our Renault colleagues can talk you through the full new range. Together, you'll find the right car for your budget and driving needs. If you're weighing up new against nearly-new, our used Renault range is worth a look too. And if you have a car to move on, we'll give you an instant part-exchange valuation towards your next one. Once you've found your Renault, Renault servicing from our manufacturer-trained technicians keeps it running at its best, and you can find your nearest showroom via Find a Dealer.
Every new Renault comes with a 3-year/60,000-mile manufacturer warranty as standard, giving cover for material or manufacturing defects from the day you take delivery. New electric Renault models, including the Renault 5, Renault 4, Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech, add an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty on top, so you can make the switch to EV with lasting confidence.
Every new Renault is backed by a manufacturer warranty covering material and manufacturing defects, with an extended battery warranty on electric models. You're covered from day one, rather than relying on a track record alone. Combined with Renault-trained servicing at every Vertu dealership, that gives new buyers manufacturer-backed confidence across the current range.
Renault is one of the best-known and longest-established manufacturers on UK roads, with a new-car range spanning full electric, self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Its current line-up combines the retro-styled Renault 5 and Renault 4 with more conventional hatchbacks and SUVs, all built around Google-integrated openR link technology.
Yes, Renault remains a French manufacturer. Renault UK Limited operates as the manufacturer's UK arm, with its own registered office in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, overseeing sales, warranty and dealer network support across the UK.
Vertu's new Renault range spans nine models: the electric Renault 5 and Renault 4, the hybrid Clio and Captur, the electric Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech, and the hybrid Symbioz, Austral and Rafale. Between them, they cover electric hatchbacks, hybrid superminis and full-size hybrid SUVs.
Yes, Renault's current electric range covers the Renault 5, Renault 4, Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech, with WLTP ranges from 249 miles up to 381 miles depending on model. All four offer zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving, alongside openR link with Google built-in as standard.
Renault offers two distinct hybrid approaches. E-Tech self-charging hybrids, fitted to the Clio, Captur, Symbioz, Austral and the standard Rafale, manage petrol and electric power automatically with no plug required. The Rafale Hyper Hybrid adds a plug-in option on top, with up to 65 miles of electric-only range for drivers who want to charge at home.
openR link is Renault's infotainment system, built around Google technology including real-time Google Maps navigation, Google Assistant voice control and access to a growing library of apps. On the Renault 5 and Renault 4, it's joined by reno, an AI voice avatar powered by ChatGPT that can hold real conversations rather than just executing fixed commands.
Yes, Vertu offers Personal Contract Purchase (PCP), Hire Purchase (HP) and Personal Contract Hire (PCH) on every new Renault, so you can spread the cost or lease rather than paying in full. Our finance options explained page breaks down how each works so you can choose the right fit.
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