Renault has opened a Priority List pre-ordering system and announced trim grades for its forthcoming Megane E-Tech. More than 7,000 UK drivers have registered interest in the French firm’s hotly anticipated mid-size electric hatch.

The Megane E-Tech is the first of a new generation of electric vehicles built on the CMF-EV platform developed and shared with Nissan. The Japanese brand will launch a larger Ariya SUV based on the same underpinnings later this year. 

All Megane E-Tech models are powered by a 60kWh battery for a WLTP-certified range of up to 280 miles on a single charge, with DC rapid charging up to 130kW as standard. According to Renault, the Megane E-Tech can take on enough charge for 180 miles of driving in as little as 30 minutes when connected to a 150kW+ charger. 

From launch, buyers can choose from three models – Equilibre, Techno, and a range-topping Launch Edition – with each featuring a 12.3-inch driver information display, 9-inch multimedia display, and Android Automotive OS with integrated Google services.

The Equilbre comes with 18-inch Oston alloy wheels, full LED headlights, heated steering wheel and front seats, rear view camera, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a range of connected services including over-the-air software updates.

The Techno model adds adaptive cruise control with speed limiter and lane centring, blind spot recognition and intervention, and rear cross traffic alert with rear automatic braking. The Techno’s exterior is marked out by 20-inch Soren alloy wheels, full adaptive LED headlights, front and rear signature lighting and dynamic turn signals. The interior gains upholstery made from recycled materials, multi-sense customised driving modes with 48-colour interior ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, automatic windscreen wipers, wireless smartphone charging and the full range of Google services including Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play store.

At the top of the range, a special Launch Edition stands out with 20-inch Enos alloy wheels and a gold F1 blade, while the interior gains a 9-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, smart rear-view mirror, and Around View 3D camera system.

Customers wanting to join the pre-order list can do so via the Renault UK website. By choosing and building their preferred version online, customers can then secure their place on the Priority List with a £500 holding fee which will appear as a Pending Transaction until the order is confirmed or cancelled. 

Final pricing and finance offers will be announced later this year.

All Megane E-Tech models are powered by a 60kWh battery for a WLTP-certified range of up to 280 miles on a single charge