MG ZS EV 2020, Brian – EV Owner Review

MG ZS EV 2020, Brian - EV Owner Review

What first name would you like to appear in the review? 
Brian

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
MG ZS EV

 

What year was your EV registered?
2020

 

How long have you owned your EV?
From new

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my 3rd

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
160

 

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Why did you choose this car?
Value.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car?

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Reasonable space
  • Panasonic sunroof
  • Decent to drive on the motorway.

 

MG ZS EV 2020, Brian - EV Owner Review

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?
Lots of poor dealers, build quality, water leaks, creaking steering, charge flap refuses to open if frozen, air vent reflections in mirrors, poor headlights, condensation build up, lack of interior lighting, ‘jiddery’ sport mode, exposed underpinnings, soft suspension, poor positioning of charge socket, poor speed sign recognition, speed warning indicator cannot be permanently turned off, poor infotainment system…

 

…no light in charge port, faux leather seats are vinyl and non-porous, sat nav system is very basic, telephone call volume way too low, 12 volt battery drain, front seat belts fixed, big drop in the load floor, load floor isn’t flat, no type 2 cable provided, no window tints, no battery percentage indicator, regenerative braking not very strong, average sound system, no climate control, no light in glove box, no phone App, no baggage hooks in the boot, no scheduled charging, sharp edged trim and expensive accessories.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
Drives okay in the snow.

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
None.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
zappi V1 – programmable and works with solar.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus Go – cheap off-peak rate.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Charge Place Scotland – still free in Lanarkshire.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Admiral – best price.

 

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