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MG ? HS + EV OR ZSEV
We are looking at moving to EV but costs are high. Has anyone purchased an MG. We would like your opinion on whether you like the form and function of the car. The ride. The ease of use and charging. Any problems encountered. The dealership support you have received with your issues and if the problem was resolved to your satisfaction.
Also not sure if we go pure EV or transition to a hybrid. We do a lot locally in our area so the 63 klm range of the hybrid should be ok if we remember to recharge when in garage. This would be better environmentally. The backup of petrol for the occasional long distance would be good but I wonder if the fuel usage of 1.7 lts per kilometer are correct. In fact we may replace two vehicles so should I go pure EV on both or one and one.
thank you all who take the time to respond. Let’s hope that EV is the answer to a better future.
namiley
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2 years ago
If most of your usage is local and you can charge at home then I'd say EV would be fine. The longer range of the hybrid may only be an advantage for a few years, while the charger role out gets up to speed. I've gone EV and had no issues. The only trips I do are to Canberra, occasionally (250kms), and the Atto 3 can do that without a recharge (if necessary but I prefer to pick up 10 to 15% of recharge along the way).
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bje
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2 years ago
Don't be nervous -- an EV will suit you fine! A plug-in hybrid is the worst of both worlds: an EV with a short range and the maintenance requirements of an ICE car.
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rita
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2 years ago
I've had my MG EV for only a few weeks, at this stage I'm very happy. I drive in ECO range to extend battery range. Super quiet, smooth on the road, all the safety features in the Essence.
I drive from Liverpool to Wollongong, Eastern Creek, Parramatta and Homebush, plus a weekly trip to the Central Coast. So I can safely say it's battery range is adequate for small regional trips. I bought the cheapest EV in Australia as a trial, with a 7 yr warranty I can then look at better/improved cars in 7 years time. With the price of fuel at the moment, I'd happily have 2 EV's at home and never have to look at the price of fuel at a service station again.
I've installed Solar Panels and a Tesla Battery at home, the home charger can choose to charge only from the solar panels and not accept power from the Grid , so far this has meant Nil cost to charge.
The body of the MG is very soft. I imagine any slight bump or collision will result in big dents in the Duco. But understandable when you look at its price.
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