Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp

The Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 130hp is a 5-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2022 to 2025, when it cost €42,000 in Germany, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 10.0 seconds, slower than 90% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 165 miles (265 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That puts it among the shortest-range 10% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 45th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 4.1 mi/kWh (151 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 40 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 49 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 173 miles (278 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand in Germany, a 2022 example is estimated at €13,600–€15,900 and a 2025 one at €23,900–€27,300, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2022 car should still manage about 152 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.