Since I now sold my Zoe ZE50 and bought myself a Megane e-Tech, I am thinking it is a good idea to create a topic here with all the good tips and tricks.

My plan is to gather everything here in the first post of the first page so the full list is easily accessible.
It should be doable since I can edit this first post over and over again.

If people write about new tricks in this topic, I will simply add them here as soon as I see them...
So please contribute if you can

Here it goes!

#1. Some technical data

https://ev-database.org/car/1521/Renault-Megane-E-Tech-EV60-220hp
https://www.arenaev.com/renault_megane_e_tech_ev60_2021-specs-152.php
At the bottom of the first link you will find the charging curve.

#2. Tips and tricks from a French YouTuber (you should catch most of it by just watching the video)

The last trick is super useful!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIBfahm18sw

#3. The user manual and videos

It is attached to this post.
You can also find a lot of useful videos from Renault, at https://gb.e-guide.renault.com/eng/Megane-E/Videos

#4. How to keep your windscreen wipers up

Push the right handle (the one you use to activate the wipers) twice up when the car is off.

#5. How to store more than one seat position (if you have electric seats)

Simply create one profile per driver in the Open R-Link system. This way you can personalize not only the seat settings but also everything else!

#6. The Kelec App

More info in this message in this thread: https://elbilforum.no/index.php?msg=1153586

#7. The Charging Curve





WIP, more to come later!
The more people contribute, the better so don't be shy
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Hi,
Could some of you guys who have a Megane E-TECH tell us how you like it?
Tesla Bjørn seems pretty happy with it, everything considered...
Thx!

For the current version of the app, and a few versions back, I get errors with the charging stations and the reachable area.

When I tried to display the "reachable area" in the app, I get the following error:
We are not able to map the vehicle's reachable area.

When I try to plan a route, I get the error:
All charging stations found cannot be reachable

But when I search for the charging stations around me, it works....

Actually I see now that for some routes, the app does find charging stations...


Anyone else with the same behavior?

Since my service in Jan 2021 (the one year service) where they fixed a few issues with the Easy Link, among others the missing Info Energy Menu, my consumption never goes below 12.9 kWh/100 km. I mean it does in reality but the car never reports less than 12.9.
OK it does not happen often anyway in the cold half of the year but it is a bit annoying during summer, where I am usually around 11.5 kWh/100 km.
I see on the French forum that this is a known problem (called the 12.9-gate ) but I do not see anyone reporting this here.
And since I have to take the car to the 2nd year service now, I asked the garage if they have a fix for this, and if other people reported the problem, and they said no for both.

So I am curious now... Am I the only one with the problem?
I think that if you did not get the update for the Info Energy menu, then it should still work for you.

I will start a new thread for this since it has now been officially launched

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric Debuts New Page In Company History
https://insideevs.com/news/530578/renault-megane-etech-electric-debut/

This one is in French sorry, till I find something in English It at least shows the interior and the functionalities of the new infotainment system based on Google Connected services.
Renault Megane Electrique 2022, la voiture connectée. - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4x7OvqX6e0

2 engines, 2 battery packs, 7/22 kW AC/130 kW DC. All according to your trim level.
Possibility for a hook!

Hi,

I saw that some companies produce triple standard 24 kW chargers (DC with CCS/Chademo and AC with Type 2) and you can use one DC cable and the Type 2 at the same time.
More info here: https://www.carplug.com/en/ies-keywatt-fast-dc-charging-station-24kw-ccs-chademo-type2s-sim-rfid

I was just wondering what you elbil nerds think about this...

It is not as expensive (around 150 kNOK) as a 50-350 kW DC charger and could be used for cheaper recharging when one has more time. So instead of installing many AC chargers giving 22 kW (and where only the Zoe and a few others can fully utilize the power available), this would allow any cars to charge with 22-24 kW.
If the pricing model is right, and since battery packs get bigger and bigger, this might be a good alternative for places where one doesn't stay parked for more than a few hours.

But I am a bit unsure what places this would be best suited for... Parking places at malls and movie theaters? Near restaurants, museum? City centers parking lots?

For destination parking where people stay more than 8h, like hotels or workplaces, many 7 kW AC chargers are more than enough and much cheaper.

Let me know if you think this is totally useless or if it has its place.
I am myself very much in doubt...

Hi,

I use RSS a lot to follow different sections of this forum.
Is it just me or the RSS links at the top of each boards are broken?
It looks like I always get the same URL (https://elbilforum.no/index.php?action=.xml;type=rss) for all boards, whereas I used to have a specific one before, with the board ID in it, like this: https://elbilforum.no/index.php?action=.xml;board=134;type=rss

All my RSS entries for the forum are still ok and still work. So it looks like it is just how the links are generated that is wrong.

Does anyone have the same experience?

Thanks!

This is a huge wake up call for most (if not all but one) auto makers...

There Will Be Blood — Peter Mertens, Former Head of Audi R&D: "We All Did Sleep" | CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/2020/06/13/there-will-be-blood-peter-mertens-former-head-of-audi-rd-we-all-did-sleep/

Hi,

The main developer of CanZE does not have a ZE50 and is not very active with adding support for the ZE50 at the moment. And he is not going to put much effort into this for a foreseeable future.
Things might change quickly if someone buys him a ZE50 though

So if anyone feels like contributing to the project, feel free to clone the github repo (https://github.com/fesch/CanZE/tree/Development) and send him pull requests.


MBT.

So they solved the lack of sound problem for EVs
Jump to 5 min into the video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmDXE3o8dMc

I have read/seen many places people complaining about not being able to use the heater in the car while it is charging. But I also seem to remember that using the pre-conditioning is a possible work around.

So I finally tested today with my R110

And indeed it works! I started the charge and then while sitting in the car I pressed the button on the keycard and after a little while, heat came out of the vents.
I guess it is the same if one uses the app.

Can you guys who have a earlier model confirm that it also works for you?

I am thinking that creating a topic with all the good tips and tricks for the new Zoé ZE50 might  be a good idea

I already read some feedback from the French users on the French forum, and will add mine as soon as I get the car (hopefully soon...)

My plan is to gather everything here in the first post of the first page so the full list is easily accessible.
It should be doable since I can edit this first post over and over again.

If people write about new tricks in this topic, I will simply add them here as soon as I see them...
So please contribute if you can

Here it goes!

#1. Start the car without starting the car

On the previous models, if you did not/could not start the car (break pedal + start), it was necessary to insert the key in the opening below the R-Link screen in order to be able to e.g open/close the windows or use the wipers.
On the new model, you can just press Start without pressing the break pedal at the same time, and voila!

#2. Unlock charging cable/Open the flap for charging with the key card

The new key card does not have its own button for unlocking the charging cable/opening the flap in the front of the car. The trick is then to do a long press on the unlock button instead. This will only unlock the charging cable though, not open the flap.

#3. Easy connect/Easy Link info/manuals

Here: https://easyconnect.renault.no/vehicle/zoe-neo

At the bottom of this page: https://easyconnect.renault.ie/help/easy-link

More here: https://www.renault.co.uk/renault-easy-connect/faq-easylink.html

More detailed info about how to enable your connected services and connect the car to the app at this post lower down this topis:
https://elbilforum.no/index.php?topic=49981.msg870026#msg870026


#4. Charging speed: 22 kW vs 50 kW (when battery pack at ok temperature)

Cf picture attached (ZoeChargingSpeeds.jpg), or here as long as the direct link works.



More info from TeslaBjørn in this video, at 07:21:

link

#5. TPMS, tires pressure sensors

More info here (Thanks Øystein) https://elbilforum.no/index.php?topic=49981.msg887502#msg887502
So basically go to the menu where your tire pressures are displayed after you have changes the tires. Then hold the OK key in for a little while and then the car will connect to the new sensors.

#6. How to open and use the keycard

It is not that obvious. You have to push horizontally from one side (the one with the 2 little grooves) to the other (the one with the little hole).
More info, also with everything you can do with the keycard, in this post below:
https://elbilforum.no/index.php?topic=49981.msg870243#msg870243

#7. Where is the OBDII plug

If you want to use CanZE, you need to know where to plug your OBDII dongle.
When you are sitting in the driver seat and driving, it is exactly on the left of your left foot.
There is also another app called "ZOE ZE50 - Power Cruise Control" which is similar.

#8. Customizing the dashboard digital display

All you need to know is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U_PNldNkwo

#9. How to change/stop the sounds for the pedestrians

More info: https://elbilforum.no/index.php?topic=49981.msg871289#msg871289

#10. How to keep your windscreen wipers up

Push the right handle (the one you use to activate the wipers) all the way down when the car is off.

#11 How to restart Easy Link

To do this, just keep pressing (for 5 to 10 seconds) the start button in the bottom left corner until it reboots, a bit like when your laptop or phone froze. This works even is the screen is black/unresponsive.

#12 Always check your BMS is up to date

Each time you take your car in for service, make sure they check the BMS version and update it if necessary.
The first Zoés ZE50 can have an earlier BMS version which give you a bad SoH.

#13 The Missing Info Energy menu in Easy Link

In order to finally get the Info Energy menu, you need to ask your garage to install the following updates to be installed by your dealer:
ACTIS 64756 and ACTIS 64273.
You can see it in the user manual called "Renault Easy Connect - Multimediesystemer - EASY LINK-system". The big one, not the little one.
Pages 6.30 and 6.31.

#14 Mute the navigation voice for good

Just start the navigation to somewhere, and then in the top left corner click on the speaker icon. At the bottom of the screen (if you are quick enough) you can then adjust the sound level up and down and also mute it for good if you press on the icon on the right side of the toolbar.
Same procedure in reverse to enable it again

#15 How to update the maps

Follow the instructions further down that thread on page 5. Here is the direct link to the post:
https://elbilforum.no/index.php?topic=49981.msg1056901#msg1056901

#15 How to update the connect services

To renew a connect service contract, in theory, one has to go to myr.renault.no and log in with the same credentials you use for the app. Then you go to the Connect Store and choose the contract you want to renew. It can take up to 3 or 4 days for the contract to be active again from the moment you paid online. So patience. More info on page 5 of this thread.
If you can't login on to myr.renault.no, contact your dealership.
Update: myr.renault.no does not work and won't for a while. Contact your dealership.



WIP, more to come later!
The more people contribute, the better so don't be shy

Hi,
I am looking for some feedback from those of you who have installed "skvettlapper" on your Zoé.
Is it worth it?
Does it really protect well, especially the front doors?
Is it easy to break when you drive up and down sidewalks or speed bump (fartsdump)?
Did you notice any loss of range/higher consumption?
Thanks!

Have many of you installed the new My Renault app?
This one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.renault.myrenault.one.se&hl=en

It is not available in Norway yet but one can manually install the APK if one finds it

I have the latest version of CanZE (1.45) on Android but when I try to overwrite the tires pressure sensors registered with new IDs so they match the winter tires ones, I get an error.
Do other people have the same problem?

Via CanZE, I see I do not get much over 39 kWh of available capacity for my battery pack which is supposed to give me 41 kWh.
I had hoped that it was because of the cold winter temperatures but it does not seem to improve much now that we are/were closer to 20C. The measurements in April while it was warm were not any closer to 41 kWh.

What are you guys with R90s/R110s seeing?

In case you have not seen it, there is an update to install for Tom Tom on R-Link:
https://easyconnect.renault.co.uk/software-upgrade/r-link-evolution
Type your VIN and find out if you are concerned.
Deadline: April 6th, 2019.

Hi,
Being a good citizen I usually charge after 2300 in order to minimize the load on the grid during peak hours.
So I typically set the car to start charging at 00:00, get home, park and plug it to the wallbox.
But I notice that most of the time, especially during winter, the battery pack fan start right after the car is plugged in, even though it is several hours before the charging will start.

Any tip to prevent this?

I tried to put in in Eco mode but that does not help...

Thanks!

Hi,
Is it just me or the charging history in the "app" for the Zoe is gone since Jan, 1st?
I can fetch the data for December, but since January the list is just empty.
I have no problem with the communication with the car otherwise so I am hoping this is a central problem on their servers. Maybe due to the fact that they have a new "My Renault" app on the way?
Thanks!

Hi,
I have a new Zoe and a 1 year old mobile phone but I experience a lot of instability with the Bluetooth connection between R-Link and the phone.
I usually use BT to play music or place phone calls.
And I often lose the ability to call ("No Service") after playing music for a while, even though I can call from the mobile. Some other time I also lose the ability to play the music.
The only way to fix this is to switch the BT on the phone off and on again.

Anyone else has experienced this?
Is the R-Link known to be bad with the BT support?

Thanks!