Renault Megane E-Tech 60kWh vs Rivian R3 2026
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Renault | Rivian |
| Model | Megane E-Tech 60kWh | R3 2026 |
| Status | Available | Coming Soon |
| Year | 2022, February | 2026 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 60 kWh usable | 120 kWh |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 352V | Liquid-cooled Li-ion |
| Range | 449 km WLTP | 450 mi EPA |
| Recuperation | Level 0 to 3 on shift paddles | Yes, 2 levels |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | FWD 160 kW (220 hp) | AWD 700 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) | 700 lb-ft (949 Nm) |
| Acceleration | 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h | 5 sec 0-100 mph |
| Max speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
BODY |
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| Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4210 x 1780 x 1500 mm (165.7 x 70.1 x 59.1 in) | 217.1 x 81.8 x 78.2 in (5514 x 2077 x 1986 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm (106.3 in) | 135.8 in (3450 mm) |
| Clearance | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 14.9 in (378 mm) |
| Towing | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 950 kg braked | US: 11000 lb unbraked Built-in air compressor |
| Wheels Size | R18, R20 | R20, R21, R22 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Independent air |
| Rear | Multi link | Hydraulic cross-linking of the adaptive dampers. |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 7 kW Type 2 22 kW |
Type 1 11.5 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 130 kW max | CCS 200 kW max |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated front seats, massage | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | All Glass |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | 360 camera, 11 front/side/reversing cameras |
| Parking Aids | Front, side and rear sensors | 12 front/rear/side sensors, |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | 5 Front airbags, side airbags (front & rear), center airbag | 10 airbags: side, front and rear, head airbag system; front seats knee airbags |
| Driving Aids | Active Driver Assist, High Beam Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Sport Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Occupant Safe Exit, Full Auto Park, Smart Rear View Mirror, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection | 4 corner radars, 1 forward radar, 11 front/side/rear cameras, 12 front/rear/side sensors. Lane Change Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Trailer Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Highway Assist: Automatic steering, braking and acceleration Active Safety Assist: Collision warning, alerts and preventative action. Automatic High Beams, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking. |
