MG4 EV 2023 electric car owner review

MG4 EV 2023 electric car owner review

Jay drives an MG4 EV Extended Range 77kWh 2023.

This is Jay’s third electric car, he’s owned the MG4 EV from new and drives 15,000-20,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 300 miles from a full charge.

 

Why did you choose the MG4 EV?

Value (price and spec), range and charging speed.

 

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

  • Great to drive
  • great range
  • great value.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car

  • Wish settings could be saved avoiding the need to change from standard each time.

 

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?

None – fingers crossed!

 

What are the standout technological features of the car?

Overall package – the features are not unique but to get so many at this price is good.

 

What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?

You cannot use a jet washer on an EV.

 

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

MG Cyberster – looks, performance and price.

 

Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements

myenergi zappi v2 single phase.

 

Electricity supplier – outline both positive & negative elements

Octopus Agile – I can flex and this gives me the optimal life balance and cost saving. Pure overnight tariffs would not work for me and I don’t need to charge every day. If I get batteries, not solar, may switch to Intelligent Octopus Go.

 

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

  • IONITY
  • Osprey
  • Tesla.

 

Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements

LV – price and EV-specific features.

 

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running an MG4 EV

Fuel – save circa £2,500 per annum. Road tax too.

 

See other MG4 EV Owner Reviews here

 

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