Kentishman drives a MG5 EV Long Range 2022.
This is Kentishman’s first electric car, he’s owned the MG5 EV from new and drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 210 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the MG5 EV?
The price and range.
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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
Very little to go wrong.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
None
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Apple and Android support
- comfort
- range
- lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Collision avoidance system
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
I will keep this one for 5 years.
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
My Wallbox charger is superb and has software enabling me to charge at cheap night-time rates.
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
My supplier Utility Warehouse has a best in-class night rate of 10p per kWh, available from 12.30am to 7.30am. The day rate is on the high side but as I have solar panels this is less of a problem.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
IONITY, GRIDSERVE and bp pulse have all worked well for me.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
LV is my multi-car insurer – I had no problem switching from a petrol car to an all electric, price was OK.
Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running your MG5 EV
- Savings £1,200 per annum on fuel
- £150 on road tax
- servicing is less at £120 per annum
- costing me £500 more in PCP costs.
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