Renault Megane E-Tech vs MG S6 EV

The Renault Megane E-Tech starts from $50,000 before on-road costs, while the MG S6 EV opens at $49,990. That makes the MG S6 EV the more affordable entry point by $10.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $55,000 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Renault Megane E-Tech features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Megane E-Tech stands out with BOSE audio that you will not find on the MG S6 EV. The MG S6 EV counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Renault Megane E-Tech gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG S6 EV offers vegan leather.

The Renault Megane E-Tech uses a Electric producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.

The MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG S6 EV is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 67kWh (Renault Megane E-Tech) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 440km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Renault Megane E-Tech) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

The Renault Megane E-Tech measures 4,200mm long on a 2,685mm wheelbase, 508mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 141L advantage.

For towing, the MG S6 EV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Megane E-Tech) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG S6 EV). The MG S6 EV has longer coverage.