#85 Road trip with MG4 to Arctic Circle part 2

[@maximilianholland]

Finally 300k subs, well done!

[@Bud_Terence]

1 Mio. is in sight. 👏

[@BlickrichtungSueden]

German viewer here. I appreciate the kapputs, Staus and schnells 😅

[@bjornnyland]

Danke Schön!

[@stevemulroy1417]

Fantastic scenery… brings back happy memories of our 2023 summer holiday road trip in Norway… mind blowing..

[@philipperapaccioli2868]

Congrats on 300k subscribers. Well deserved. I appreciate how you are always thinking, asking questions and giving it to us straight. And you put in the work: Artic circle, 1000 Km challenge, range, noise, acceleration, headlights, banana box... I own a base MG4 with the LFP battery. Great handling and quick acceleration, comfortable, spacious for its size. I agree with your assessment. Driver aids need work. Interior is dark, no frills but functional. Great value for the money, and with the charging network improving, as much range as one really needs. The question becomes, how do you justify spending much more on a premium brand when the driving experience itself is usually inferior to that of the MG4?

[@dirkmeng9894]

One point: These cars are manufactured in China. Manufacturing in Europe is essential for our future society and wealth development. Of course a Chinese car is cheaper. Would a European worker accept a payment of 500 EUR/monthy? Maybe in Romania. Buying a car Made in Europe (or at least Made in a Democracy) ist the price we have to pay for our joint living standard and our democracy. Otherwise we source everything out to China and India - and we do not have any manufacturing base in Europe. That would lead to mass unemployment and the rise of populist parties. For me, a Made in China is so far out of sight and as a democrat it is not understandable to buy such a product. Made in a dictatorship by a state owned compay, that supports Putins war against Europe.

[@philipperapaccioli2868]

@@dirkmeng9894 so you do not own, a computer, smartphone, clothes, shoes, microwave oven, home appliances.... The direct amount of labor in a Tesla is 10 hours. So labor costs are not everything otherwise there would be no manufacturing left in Europe. Tesla makes cars in Germany. The reason European EVs are expensive IS because European manufacturers are 10 years late. They have not rethough their processes, not invested and not secured competitive battery supplies. There is not a single European model with an LFP battery.

[@dirkmeng9894]

@@philipperapaccioli2868 My Samsung phone is Made in Korea, my Laptop is Made in the Philipines... There are ways around. And you did not got the point: China is a Dictatorship. I do not support Dictators if possible. I like fair competitio. China is not fair - China is stealing IP from all over the world. China burns a lot of coal... an there are many more reasons to stay away from China. And what would you say if your Boss fires you because he buys everything in China. And about the 10 years... thats bullshit. Have a look at BMW and Mercedes and what are they offer in aspecst of assistance driving. That is top level and 5 years ahead of others...

[@jimmyjango5213]

​@@dirkmeng9894Sounds right wing

[@dirkmeng9894]

@@jimmyjango5213More left wing - support local workers in Europe - not in China.

[@dalesimpkins2628]

Great video, I'm a few months into ownership of my first EV, an MG4, and I'm loving it. Not a perfect car, but effortless as you say. Would love to visit Norway as it looks amazing.

[@justininfrance]

"Henrik, it's 2am and there's a strange man outside our van talking to himself!"

[@zoidberg444]

Oh wow. I remember in my 2016 Nordkapp trip the day I arrived at the artic circle centre. It was September, when I left England it was a glorious summer and when I got to the Arctic circle centre it felt like I'd driven to November. It was gale force wind and rain and it was existentially terrifying to think I was only at the halfway point of the trip. God I miss Norway. I haven't been watching the videos as much the last few years as I don't have time for YT that much and I don't have an EV but I remember watching your road trips like 8 or 9 years ago when you and Wifey had just got married. Seems like another life time.

[@SirSilverHair]

The High Power Charging Network in Norway is awesome by now. I had no Problems driving from South-West Germany all the way to north cape these past 2 weeks.

[@Richnetm]

Great that Bjørn gave my MG 4 his seal of approval 😜its a amazing car, i did 5200 kilometers with it now, its the best driving car i ever owned. I had a Zoe Q210 and ZE 50 before the MG, but the MG 4 is a whole new dimension of a car. My tip for MG pilot setting Bjørn: leave lane assist on, dont use TJA, but ACC. The autosteeer in TJA rocks in traffic jams, but not with normal driving. The reason it slows (to much) down in curves: the radar beam only looks in a small cone in front of the car, and in curves MG decided that it safer to slow down. My MG 4 charges up to 141 kW, can be that the charging software is different then mine, my AC screen is way different, smaller, more Tesla like. Was hoping that you had a MG4 with one pedal driving, that should be coming, but your test car doesnt have it (yet).

[@yzhang9265]

Had my MG4 here (UK, RHD, SE model) for 3 weeks now. Loving it :)

[@lavectech]

Looks like a great car. I like LFP but the extra range and faster charging speed could be worth it.

[@c-fb]

Arctic Circle videos are much appreciated!!

[@nigelmiller5860]

Thank you for the two videos. It was a very informative ,fantastic scenery. I'm glad you enjoyed the MG4. I also have an MG4 Trophy, which I enjoy driving. Just need some sensible updates. Once again, thanks for all your videos.

This car seems to make a whole lot of sense: cheap and good enough for many. Seems its in the same category as the volvo ex30.

[@johankarlsson6]

Saltfjellet. ❤

[@PJWey]

Nice to see the charging in the Arctic after the brilliant trip years before to help scout locations for ideal charging stations.

[@1bboyred1]

missed these road trip videos

[@eriklonneborg4697]

You nailed it again, Bjørn. Fantastic review, Being a proud owner of this car for half a year now (Luxury but in gangsta black), I agree with everything you say. The lane keep assistant is mental. And I would love to get the infotainment update you have. But I love the car, the best car I have ever owned. Here is my request to you, please make a video where you explain how to set up the Car Scanner app to display the important info in a grid layout. I have the software and the hardware (OBD plug) but I can't get it to display the important stuff. Thanks in advance.

[@MrVeeBlog]

Loved this one as well. I watched them out of order but what I was able to enjoy both. Great host. Thanks Bjorn

[@timw4369]

Finally a car that's reasonably priced can be an EV game changer. It will crush pricing on the high end evs

[@Ravindratech7598]

@bjornnyland congrats on reaching 300k subscribers. Let's make a goal of reaching 1 million subscribers in the near future but unfortunately, gaining them has been a very slow ramp up. I would like you think some ideas to help you get some significantly more subs and more views.

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Tack Björn!👍🌹

[@pauljuntunen3451]

Thank you Bjorn for your informative & hilarious video road-tripping the MG4 … I laughed my ass off! I wish we could get this car in the USA.

[@FreddyWigo]

Hi Bjørn, nice trip! For info, the map provider is HERE maps. European company. Think it's the same in a few other China cars.

[@MrBuston81]

I drive the MG 4 Trophy myself and what can I say I am more than satisfied with the car, great value for money 🤩

[@Jannikheu]

Norwegian landscapes cinema ❤

[@bradallen1832]

Ooooooooo excellent footage for 4K library! However, the footage is better in luxury and premium cars, since the footage doesn't bounce around as much. The footage enjoys the luxurious and premium rides.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Yes, I saw on map, Norway go all way north to Arctic Circle, NIIICE, he is BAUSS.

[@peteversage4473]

Great video, wondering how many minutes you spent at the Arctic Circle stop after all that driving? ❤

[@bjornnyland]

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[@davidkendall2272]

Wow, Tesla for the win regarding Autopilot/FSD beta. Scary to see how the MG4 behaves in Autopilot/Autosteer!

[@Colt16v]

Its one of the main reasons i did not go for an MG4. The ACC is terrible. Beyond that, i guess its a great car for its value, but personally i did prefer the interior and ride quality in a Kia Niro EV. The ACC is not perfect, but its pretty close. Auto steer is pretty decent on bigger roads, i use it for longer trips on freeways. Best thing about the MG4 really, is the charging speed and that the port is same place as Tesla, as their network is by far the best and cheapest (without subscriptions).

[@rodneilson5831]

I’d like to see you do the SMART #1, with Maya, 😊

[@jt02392]

@bjornnyland Any idea what version the infotainment firmware version is please, providing the pull down HVAC screen?

[@swatcher1]

Thanks for the video ^^

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

OMG 2 AM Crazee so light out! That will mess up body clock.

[@bernardhilton3527]

Bjorn, Great video.

[@MKTED62]

Great job Bojrn you do great work 👍

[@larsdoogle9240]

Car Scanner does not work with the MG4 Experimental Profile, the values are wonky - are u using a different profile in Car Scanner?

[@AWESOMEVIDESHEE]

VERY VERY AWESOME START))

[@MrBlablobliblablu]

A question Björn. Going to order a model 3. Does you referal code work if I live in Sweden? Its thanks to you I wanna buy it so if anyone deserves a referal boost its you. Thanks in advance!

[@bjornnyland]

Yes, it works :)

[@timoliver8940]

I’m going to have to return and do another North Cape road trip next year but do I bring my own car and drive the length of north Europe as well as all of Norway or do I rent like I did last year, when I booked an ID3 from Hertz Bergen Airport but they substituted a Toyota Corolla “self charging “ wagon at the last minute and I became a Toyota driver for a month so had an excuse to drive slowly and enjoy the views!

[@tonychallinor6721]

My MG4 Trophy arrives tomorrow. Do you preheat the battery before charging, or leave it on or off continuously?

[@BerniePottrell]

That'll depend on ambient temperature. Certainly won't need to preheat in the UK summer, maybe just in the depths of winter

[@verjemAhajadba]

what the OBD app youre using?

[@LarsPEBrun]

Going other places in Norway is a great idea! Fv51 and Fv17 are awesome driving roads with awesome HPC availability. I live in ørnes where Tesla is just finishing an 8 stall V3, making fv17 a piece of cake. How about that one for the stuff you are fetching in Bodø?

[@panpanww]

How do you monitor the car charging system from your phone?

[@CTPI192]

300k 🎉🍾

[@henrikforsman2530]

The different feels of adaptive cruise control is interesting. My Volvo V90 T8 feels like it is always pulling itself forward but my VW ID.3 feels like it’s always breaking.

[@stardustastro]

5:30 my sleeping rhythm would be completely messed up. living up there

[@bjornnyland]

Ever heard of curtains?

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

DC chargers at Arctic Circle Center?

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

How are you below sea level? This is fascinating video.

[@broderwow]

Congrats for 300k ;) How would you compare MG to Niro EV?

[@Jajalaatmaar]

When are you doing the Xpeng G9? Can't wait.

[@arildbrkke3918]

ABC - A Baws Charge @20:47

[@Vsipuli]

Is there camping mode / utility mode in this car? I am really thinking of buying one, but that is one of the feature whichc i want from this car! Would love to know if u have info on this!

[@johankarlsson6]

Yesterdays pizza today 🤤👌

[@MrJabinho]

Is the car rust free ?

[@shoestringsev4529]

Bjorn got jokes, "look there's Tesla's everywhere, no yoke"

[@ricosun]

Is this the new EV Corolla ? I want to get this for myself while the wife drives an iX around town with the kids...

[@mericdrives]

Bjorn, I have been following you since 2011.. it is freaking 12 years man! Those heavy duty suction cup mounts looks dangerous to me. Does onboard safety regulations in Norway say anything about using them while driving?

[@schunkelndedschunke6914]

Why Ecoflow for the pizza? I thought the MG4 has a V2Device Adapter?!

[@MarkGovier]

Extra cost option. The adaptor, not the feature. At least in the U.K.

[@bjornnyland]

V2L can't be used while charging.

[@VilThong]

How tall are you bjorn? I wonder with the seats down how long is the space for the back to sleep?

[@tboolsen]

Did you get to try out how android auto/apple carplay integrates?

[@xhobv02]

Bjorn, if you compere all modern EVs to Nissan Leaf Gen 1 (30kWh). Is used leaf still worth buying or better to save up and buy something more modern?

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

I just researched and realized Norway and Russia share a border about 120 miles long!

[@gautearefjord]

I think its time to again talk about fast charging. How much does it affect the lifetime for the batteries ?

[@bjornnyland]

Very little. Not as much as what Norwegian media tried to make it sound like based on the Aviloo report.

[@mightygood1]

Is this the 64kWh battery? Have you tested the 77kWh before?

[@TriviaChallenge]

Try this in the UK you'll spend 8 hours in traffic jams.

[@Valsiphez]

23:30 Green+red or yellow+blue, up to achromatopsia, are bad choices anyway. They should have thought of something else. E.g. Available = light on, charging = blinking, kaputt = no light 😢

[@juanvga]

Go to Spain. Like the summer challenge

[@Valsiphez]

Personal speaker test at the beginning 😂

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Would be good place to do night-shift job.

[@davidbrookes9424]

Can you do an arctic circle trip in the Kia Niro please?

[@bjornnyland]

You should watch the end of the video.

[@ronnydvr172]

It was very difficult to see you eat a cold pizza 😅, You have a v2l , why not taken a small toaster ?

[@decimal1815]

Having to turn off the auto-steer every time must be a real pain.

[@manukahoney3442]

Why EcoFlow? You have v2l!

[@bjornnyland]

V2L can't be used while charging.

[@มนัสเพลินชัยวาณิช]

how about auto steer

[@foreverwhisper]

It’s a shit

[@stefanwalser2824]

ohh björn you should know by now.....red is green and purple is red.same but different....gleiche aba andre.....

[@baardriiber9659]

Do you really think 150-ish is low consumption for such a small car? I recently drove my Ioniq 1500 km on the same roads and endend up with 106 average. Mostly going speedlimit or 10 above.

[@bjornnyland]

I didn't drive as slow as you.

[@baardriiber9659]

​@@bjornnyland 😅

[@tridruankham2657]

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[@rickmoz]

Awesome two part videos. Did you notice any noise from the front of the car when you was running the AC?

[@POolBacK]

Man, I have a MG4 standard. First time I took it out to a trip, parked it outside, when I came back to it I wanted to try the pre-conditioning AC. When I arrived in the parking lot, I could hear the car buzzing from far away. Compressor sounds so loud oO

[@rickmoz]

@@POolBacK I have the same car and it does make some noise, but is it fault or will MG say they all do that.

[@gospelgroupie]

Bjorn, you're at home and every EV you've ever reviewed is parked in a row outside, and you have a key for each of them. You want to go for a drive. Which key are you going to reach for?

[@apicharjiratanan4285]

so if you get stuck at a US snow storm situation more than 24 hours with at least 30% you should survive better than fossil cars

[@JimmySelgenNielsen]

Most EVs will use 1-2%/hour for a cabin heating, meaning you’ll get between 30 and 15 hours of heat from 30% battery. Bjørn has tested this multiple times, including sleeping in -25C with the heat on. How long will your ICE car idle on 1/3 tank ? Here’s a hint; an energy efficient ICE car will consume around 0.2 gallon/hour (just under 1 liter), and a big V6 will consume around 0.5 gallon/hour (around 3 liters/hour). So to idle for 15 hours on 1/3 of a tank, you’d need a 45 to 100 liter tank. Realistically, most ICE cars have a 45-60 liter tank, so assuming the big tank, you’d get between 13.5 and 18 hours of idling.

[@nordic5490]

@@JimmySelgenNielsen a modern 4L petrol car typically uses 1L per hr @ idling, in neutral with the AC compressor off. Mine does. Has a 60L tank. This, 1/3 rd tank, or 20L will last 20hrs idling.

[@JimmySelgenNielsen]

@@nordic5490 I think my point was that it’s no less safe getting stuck in an EV than in an ICE car.

[@StigTP]

Du må kjøre så langt at du ser både midnattssol å pyramiden 😊👍

[@danielsvensson9802]

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[@Ravindratech7598]

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[@Swimmerchild]

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[@vithavelka8068]

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[@tridrean]

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