MG4 EV 2022 electric car owner review

MG4 EV 2022 electric car owner review

Clive drives a MG4 EV Trophy 64kWh 2022.

This is Clive’s first electric car, he’s owned the MG4 from new and drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 0-500 miles and he achieves 200 miles from a full charge.

 

Why did you choose the MG4 EV?

I chose the MG4 EV because of the price, the reviews I had read & watched online. I originally ordered an MG ZS EV in March of 2022 but this never materialised, so I opted for the MG4 EV instead. Fantastic car, great value for money and so far, reliable šŸ‘šŸ»

 

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

  • Price
  • tech
  • drivability.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really donā€™t like about this electric car

  • Doesnā€™t remember driving settings
  • no lights for the rear occupants
  • lack of wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.

 

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

Yes. PDI was completed very well; maladjusted headlights & screen washer jets. Also the boot catch stopped working & you couldnā€™t access the boot, either via the boot catch or the key fob. This rectified itself overnight though. I am aware of a recall being done to update the software as people are getting locked in the car & are unable to get out šŸ˜³šŸ˜¬

 

What are the standout technological features of the car?

  • MG Pilot
  • adaptive cruise control
  • lane keep assist
  • traffic jam assist
  • rear cross traffic alert
  • emergency brake assist

 

Very clever stuff!

 

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

The MG4 EV Trophy comes with itā€™s own unlimited mobile data hotspot so you or your passengers can stream movies/music on their personal devices.

 

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

Renault Megane E-Tech – test drove this car with my daughter. Beautiful car, even in the base spec. Tesla Model 3, Y, S…aspire to own one, one day!

 

Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elementsĀ 

I have a Wallbox Pulsar Plus, which I had installed shortly after ordering my MG ZS EV in March ā€˜22. Excellent charger, which I have had no issues with whatsoever, however, in hindsight, I wish I had installed an Ohme Home Pro, so I could have utilised Octopus Energy’s Intelligent tariff (as my MG4 isnā€™t one of the cars recognised by Octopus). However, no big deal, I can still use the Octopus Go tariff.

 

Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elementsĀ 

I am with Octopus Energy on their ā€˜Goā€™ tariff, which provides me with 4 hours of cheap rate electricity, between 00:30am to 04:30am. So far, I have found Octopus excellent. Much better than my previous supplier.

 

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

I use Pod Point chargers out of convenience more than anything else in Tesco car parks. I also have a 50kW bp pulse charger nearby too but not used it yet as I always charge at home.

 

Insurer – outline both positive & negative elementsĀ 

I use Admiral insurance & so far, so good šŸ‘šŸ»

 

Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running your MG4 EV

I estimate I am saving in excess of Ā£100/month by owning an electric car over my previous ICE car.

 

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