What first name would you like to appear in the review?
Gavin
What is the make and model of your EV?
Mazda MX-30 First Edition
What year was your EV registered?
2021
How long have you owned your EV?
0 – 1 year
What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 miles
How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first
What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
110
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Why did you choose this car?
Price and availability, especially the equipment you get for the price. The range suited me as it’s a second car used for commuting to and from the station.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car.
- Quietness
- Cheap to run
- Good spec
- Doesn’t try to be different.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car.
- Winter range
- No fog lights
- A few squeaks.
Rate your EV out of 5
Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
Good length seatbelts.
What car are you interested in next and why?
Ford Mustang Mach-E.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Wallbox Pulsar Plus – good price, nice compact unit, tethered and good design plug holder that doesn’t stick out far from the wall. Straight-forward app to control the charger.
Rate your home charging unit out of 5
What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus, on the Go Plus tariff owing to early morning shifts and owning a PHEV. PHEV gets charged first then the MX-30 is swapped over to top up.
Rate your electricity supplier out of 5
What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Pod Point (Tesco options). The slow charger is free, rapid charger was invaluable whilst waiting for home charger to be installed.
Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
LV – only with them as transferred from the previous vehicle.
Rate your insurance provider out of 5
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