MG4 EV 2022 electric car owner review

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.

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?

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.