Tim drives an MG4 EV 64kWh 2022.
This is Tim’s first electric car, he’s owned the MG4 EV 1-2 years and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and he achieves 220 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the MG4 EV?
- It’s the future
- environment
- cost of running.
Positives
- Quiet smooth
- quick
- easy
- relaxing to drive.
Negatives
- Terrible software particularly Lane Keep Assist
- interior a bit too plastic.
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
- Phone would not connect (fixed by dealer)
- radio stopped working (as above)
- lane keep assist borderline dangerous – improved but not fixed.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Great handling
- good value
- pleasing external design.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
V2L capability is awesome, I use it to power my whole workshop – heat, lights, electric tools all using cheap rate electricity stored from overnight charging. Also use it for power tools when working off-grid.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
They cause multi-storey car parks to collapse!
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Jaguar I-PACE – more upmarket and built in UK.
Do you charge your electric car from home?
Yes
Do you have a home charging unit installed?
No
Electricity supplier & tariff
E.ON Next EV tariff – 7-hours per night cheap rate, useful when granny charging.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Only used them about 4 times since I bought the car and I’ve experienced no problems.
Insurer
LV= gave me a good original price but the renewal was up by 60%. So I used a comparison site and ended up with Churchill at the same price as the original LV price.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running an MG4 EV
My last diesel Mercedes cost me 18p/mile in fuel – the MG4 EV costs me 3p/mile in electricity.
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