Paul Grantham drives an MG ZS EV 40kWh 2020.
This is Paul’s first electric car, he’s owned the MG ZS EV 2-3 years and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 20,000-30,000 miles and he achieves 163 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the MG ZS EV?
Equipment level, value and ride quality.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Comfortable
- quality
- looks.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Clips on the carpet mats break
- headlights are OK but not brilliant
- no light in rear passenger area.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
Clicking steering but now rectified.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Various power modes
- adaptive cruise control
- auto lights & wipers
- central locking
- electric windows
- rear view camera
- auto braking
- auto handbrake
- air conditioning
- full glass sunroof with electric blind
- sat nav infotainment system
- DAB
- Hands-free controls/phone/messages.
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Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
- Very easy access
- comfortable seats
- dual height floor in boot.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
MG Cyberster
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
- So easy going to use
- convenient and cheap
- no negatives to home charging.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
InstaVolt!
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running an MG ZS EV
- Servicing is less than £150 to £400 for fluid change
- charging savings depending on home charging or commercial fast chargers, roughly £5.80 for a full charge (163 miles) against £35 for ICE.
