Renault’s Megane E-Tech electric small SUV has been facelifted for the 2027 model year with an even sharper design, updated in-car tech and a new larger 67kWh LFP battery for more driving range, now rated at 500km (WLTP).

Set to go on sale in Europe later in 2026, Australian availability is yet to be confirmed, though we’d say that it’s likely to lob sometime in 2027.

On the outside, the Megane E-Tech has been given sharper styling with a new more sculpted bonnet, a redesigned grille and new LED daytime running lights. There are new alloy wheel options up to 20-inches in size and at the rear, the tailights have introduced a more 3D look and the rear bumper is also new.

Inside, the Megane E-Tech now features a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display as standard, with the current model’s 9.0-inch touchscreen no longer available. The new screen uses Renault’s ‘OpenR’ software, which is based on Google’s Android Automotive set up, which also includes features such as Google Maps and access to the Google Play Store to download apps.

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Elsewhere in the cabin, there’s a new driver fatigue monitoring camera that can be set to recognise the driver and automatically set their driving position, while there’s also a new redesigned centre console for greater practicality, including a wireless charger fitted with Qi2/MagSafe to magnetically lock a phone for more efficient wireless charging.

Slightly larger (by 7kWh) than the previous battery, the Megane E-Tech’s new 67kWh LFP battery makes for a 46km-longer driving range than before at 500km (WLTP), which is healthy among its competitor set. In addition, the battery itself can now charge 35kW faster at 165kW on a DC fast charger, which has reduced its 15-80 per cent charge time to 24 minutes.

The Megane E-Tech’s 160kW/300Nm front-mounted motor remains the same and because of the extra weight of the larger battery, the claimed 0-100km/h time is now 0.2 seconds slower at 7.6 seconds. One-pedal driving is now available, and a heat pump is standard equipment, with both new features aimed at making the Megane E-Tech more energy efficient.

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Finally, the Megane E-Tech’s active safety systems have been upgraded with an improved adaptive cruise control, while it can also automatically stop itself if it detects that the driver is unresponsive.

Australian timing is yet to be announced for the updated Renault Megane E-Tech range, but we’d say that we’re likely to see it sometime in 2027.