AH drives an MG5 EV 61kWh 2023.
This is AH’s first electric car, he’s owned the MG5 EV less than a year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 185 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the MG5 EV?
The environment.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Quick
- quiet
- cheap to run.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- A bit slow to charge.
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, no change, but it’s only done 3,000 miles.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Adaptive cruise
- auto lights
- electric handbrake.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Intelligent speed assist
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
Pollutes environment more than a fossil fuel car over its lifetime.
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
Project EV charger – it’s easy to use. Difficult to set up when first installed.
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Octopus Go – tariff is a good economical rate although there’s too short a time limit on the cheap tariff rate.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
- Shell are easy to use with a RFID card and good charge speed too.
- Connected Kerb are slow and not at all well-maintained.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
Budget insurance – easy to set up online.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running an MG5 EV
Energy costs & road tax – I save approx. £90 a month.
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