Renault has confirmed full pricing and specification of the New Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid, the five-door model, sitting alongside the existing Sports Tourer version.

New Megane Hatch PHEV joins the Sports Tourer version, and starts at £29,495.

The new Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid is available to order in August with the first UK customers set to take delivery in September.

The new arrival incorporates the same technology that debuted on the Clio E-Tech emits 28g/km CO2 and can return over 235mpg (WLTP) but is also more powerful than the outgoing petrol and diesel versions and can sprint from 0-62mph in 9.4 seconds, with a top speed of 109mph. In pure electric mode it can cover up to 30 miles on a single charge, with its battery able to be charged from zero to 100% in three hours.

Business customers also benefit from the Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid qualifying for a Benefit-In-Kind rate of 11% and £0 VED costs for the first year.

Customers will be able to choose from two trim levels – the Iconic E-Tech Plug-In Hybrid 160 Auto and the sporty R.S. Line E-Tech Plug-In Hybrid 160 Auto. The standard specification includes the addition of the EASY LINK navigation and infotainment system, plus a host of advanced driver assistance systems and features that enhance convenience and safety.

The New Megane Hatch E-Tech plug-in hybrid utilises a naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre petrol engine complemented by two electric motors – a main e-motor that produces 65hp (49kW) unit and a secondary that serves as a high voltage starter and generator.
Complementing the new hybrid engine and electric motor combination is a six-speed automatic, multi-mode dog gearbox that features in all other E-Tech models. In operation, it starts the vehicle in 100% electric mode, significantly reducing the gap in acceleration during gear changes. This means a smoother, more refined drive plus better performance. Drivers can switch simply from hybrid to pure electric power via the EV-only mode button on the dashboard.

The New Megane Hatch E-Tech plug-in hybrid offers several driver assistance systems. Both versions come with an electronic parking brake, Hill Start Assist, ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) with ASR (Anti-Skid Regulation) and UCL (understeer logic control), cruise control with speed limiter, front and rear parking sensors and the Visio System that incorporates lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high/low beam. In addition, the R.S. Line comes with the Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS), rear parking camera and hands-free parking.

The New Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid is priced from £29,495 on the road.