RobTam drives a MG5 SR 2021 electric car.
This is RobTam’s third electric car, he’s owned the MG5 from new and does between 1,000 – 5,000 miles per year. The current mileage is under 5,000 miles and he achieves 200 miles range from a full charge.
Rate your MG5 SR out of 5.
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Why did you choose the MG5 SR?
I wanted more range than I had with my previous EV, a Soul 27kWh, which I loved but which only did 100 miles on a nice warm day and 65 miles in the winter.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car.
- The range and the load space
- I love the colour too.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car.
- The headlights are rubbish, the beams are too narrow so you can’t see around corners on country lanes.
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Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No.
What are the standout tech features of the MG5 SR?
None that I can think of.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this MG5 SR.
It feels really solidly built.
What electric car are you interested in next and why?
None.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
13amp socket and granny lead. I’ve had three 7kW chargers fail on me and I don’t plan to waste any more time and money on them.
Rate your home charging unit out of 5.
N/A
What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
OVO – excellent customer service.
Rate your electricity supplier out of 5.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Instavolt & Osprey.
List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference).
- Instavolt
- Opsrey
- GeniePoint.
Who do you insure your electric car with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Saga, price.
Rate your insurance provider out of 5.
Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car.
£50.
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