MG5 EV 2021 electric car owner review

MG5 EV 2021 electric car owner review

Alan drives a MG5 EV Exclusive 52.5kWh 2021 electric car.

This is Alan’s second electric car, he’s owned the MG5 EV for 1-2 years and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and he achieves 200 miles range from a full charge.

 

Why did you choose the MG5 EV?

Superb value for money

 

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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love your MG5 EV

  • Well built
  • very cheap to run
  • very reliable
  • quick.

 

MG5 EV 2021 electric car owner review

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car

  • No rear interior light
  • slow infotainment
  • halogen headlights not LED.

 

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

None

 

What are the standout technological features of your MG5 EV?

None, it just does what you need.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car 

The car has amazing overall storage, good boot space, great door bins and even little pockets by the central console to hold your mobile phone when charging etc.

 

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

The new MG5 facelifted version because all the little (and they’re only little issues) have been addressed. In addition, things like V2D have been added, along with a comprehensive App. Amazing value for money.

 

Outline both positive & negative elements of your home charging unit

I have an older tethered Chargemaster unit but it is only a 16A but having said that, I didn’t pay for it and it is now 7 years old and still going strong.

 

Outline both positive & negative elements of your electricity supplier & tariff

Luckily still on a deal with Scottish Power that lasts until the end of the year at 18p per kWh for all usage.

 

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

The best by far in terms of availability and the app that goes with it is InstaVolt. Osprey works well and where they are working, bp pulse is acceptable. GeniePoint is a nightmare and Gridserve has very good sites and then really bad sites

 

Outline both positive & negative elements of your insurer

quotememappy.com – all done online and always appears to be a good price.

 

Itemise how much money you’re saving each month owning & running your electric car

£150

 

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