THE price of the all-electric Renault Megane E-Tech is being cut by £500 to start from £33,995 - its lowest price ever.

In addition to the price cut Renault is now fitting an eco-friendly heat pump on the entry level model bringing it into line with the rest of the range.

A 12-inch screen for the OpenR Link multimedia system is also being introduced on techno and iconic trim levels.

Both the mid- and top-of-the-range versions now have contextual adaptive cruise control as standard, enhancing the model's high levels of safety with the availability of up to 24 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Introducing the heat pump as standard on all versions is a result of customer demand.

The benefit of the pump is that the system recovers heat generated by the battery and the electric motor twice as efficiently to ensure optimal temperature for the cabin, while simultaneously minimising the impact on range.

In use, when the outside temperature drops below 10C, the range of the Megane E-Tech electric can increase by up to nine per cent while maintaining a comfortable temperature inside.

As well as the heat pump, standard features across the range include automatic wipers and headlamps, automatic climate control, LED daytime running lights, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and an Arkamys audio system. Iconic trim keeps the Harmon Kardon audio system.

Renault says the Megane E-Tech electric can cover up to 280 miles on a single charge and the standard 130 kW DC charger makes it possible to recover 186 miles in just 30 minutes. The drivetrain features a 60kWh battery and an electric motor that produces 220hp and 300Nm.