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Renault Updates Mégane E‑Tech with LFP Battery and Google Gemini

The refresh is designed to cut running costs with a 67 kWh LFP pack, speed DC charging and add Google Gemini for natural‑language control while production is set for a late‑2026 European launch

Overview

  • Renault unveiled the refreshed Mégane E‑Tech on June 22, 2026, showing a 67 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery, a 220 CV electric motor and revised suspension and steering for preserved driving balance.
  • The new LFP pack is rated up to 500 km on the WLTP cycle and supports faster DC charging at up to 165 kW, which Renault says allows roughly 15–80% charge in about 24 minutes.
  • OpenR infotainment now integrates Google services and the Google Gemini AI assistant to enable natural‑language commands, expanded apps, driver recognition and personalized profiles.
  • Renault simplified the trim lineup to Techno and Esprit Alpine, added interior conveniences like Qi2/MagSafe wireless charging and kept One Pedal drive while boosting active safety and driver‑assist features.
  • Production will be handled at Renault’s ElectriCity hub in Douai with a planned rollout across Europe by late 2026 and an estimated entry price around €40,000.