Cheap, Chinese And Amazing - MG5 EV.

This week James has been putting the MG5 through its paces as a mobile service vehicle with 1700 miles covered over 9 days. As one of the cheapest, longer range EV's available, it will be interesting to see how it stands up in such tough conditions.

[@billmarsden5363]

Glad you liked the coffee and rolls, if you are ever in the Gatwick area feel free to pop in for a coffee and quick charge again.

[@Jamesandkate]

Thanks Bill, appreciated 🙏

[@robert5008]

James I really like that you let us tag along with your job. Looks like a new project is in store for you like converting a new MG as a service vehicle. Good luck and thanks for posting.

[@littlebluepanda394]

This video would have persuaded me to buy an MG5 if it weren't for one thing - I bought mine at the end of January. I do miss not having an app to set the climate control remotely like I did in the Leaf, but other than that this car is an improvement in every way and I love it. It's just no fuss, no drama all the car that I need.

[@jimf4748]

Hi glad you are pleased with your MG. You say it is better than the Leaf in every way, yet some other commentators have said the Leaf is better built and much quieter. As someone who is contemplating changing current Leaf for the 62Kw one I'm interested in your thoughts. My current Leaf has been 100% reliable and not a squeak or rattle and since I park in a carpark I use the app a lot to preheat and check battery charge state as I'm retired and don't use the car every day.

[@littlebluepanda394]

@@jimf4748 I only had one Leaf and I've only had one MG, so this isn't exactly a massive dataset, but the Leaf had far more little squeaks and rattles; the brakes on the Leaf had a tendency to bind almost from day 1 if the car was left for more than a few days, the dashboard had a few squeaks as I drove, little things that were far from a showstopper, but not present at all in the MG. In terms of reliability my Leaf was also 100% with the only real fault being a failed tyre pressure sensor, but if you use the app a lot then be warned that it is a wrench to not have it. The other day was super hot here and I really would have liked to have set the aircon going on the car before going out. It's not a deal breaker, but I do miss it and there will never be an app for the MG because it has no connectivity to use one. There are some decent deals to be had on the 62kWh Leaf, but if you are spending that kind of money I would definitely advise looking into the Hyundai and Kai offerings, too. If you have any more specific questions then feel free to ask here or on www.reddit.com/r/mg5ev/

[@geoffmorris1769]

@@jimf4748 Jim, I bought my MG5 in December. I've never driven a Leaf but I'm familiar with the Zoe as my wife has a 65 plate 22kw model. The MG5 does not need preheating. Even when the windscreen is frozen, it takes only 2 or 3 minutes to fully defrost and heat the car. 200 miles in all weathers. A great car.

[@jimf4748]

@@littlebluepanda394 Thanks for your reply - very useful. Thanks Jim.

[@jimf4748]

@@geoffmorris1769 Thanks Geoff for your useful input.

[@FancyaBevMate]

Such a shame none of the "legacy" manufacturers have created an estate/stationwagon BEV before MG took to the task. Taxi drivers have been asking me when will we get a "affordable" load carrying bev now I can tell them. Apart from the custom made model S it's shocking that we have had to wait 11 years for one to become available. All dog homers rejoice! Cheers

[@AndyC2_]

Missing your videos mate !! 😔

[@FancyaBevMate]

@@AndyC2_ I'm currently trying to get licenced in Leicester! I'll do an channel update soon to restart it. Cheers

[@AndyC2_]

@@FancyaBevMate Awesome thank you, best of luck 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Followed your channel since way back as I wanted an idea of how EVs perform in a high mileage environment, not that I am high mileage driver. It’s just that my EV purchase had to be a long term thing and possibly the last car I ever buy. It was my retirement present to self and I went for the Kia e-Niro and am now 2 years and 42,000 km into that. We live in France and have to say the car has been superb so far.

[@bdeithrick]

How are you George. More videos pls . My leaf has 125k kms now no faults. Sorry about your lemon. They do make a good ev.

[@jtchivers]

Great video, pal, but let's cut to the chase on what really matters. Did you manage to polish off those baguettes or did you put up a brave fight but were ultimately defeated? 😁

[@Jamesandkate]

I lost, miserably 🥺

[@williamarmstrong7199]

I am using one as a Taxi 16100 miles in nothing to report except.. what a car! Original tyres are crap though 11k miles and front pair are shot. Swapped to the back. Michelin cross climates going on soon.

[@AndyC2_]

Try and hold out until July when the Michelin Crossclimate 2 become more available 👍🏼

[@AndyC2_]

Would you mind saying what tyres you have which have only lasted 11000 miles please ? (Make/model)

[@williamarmstrong7199]

@@AndyC2_ they are Bridgestone eco something or other. Std fitment. Size 205 60 R16 96v so higher load rating than normal to take the weight. 2.5 bar and worn out in the middle of the treads.as if massively over inflated. I usually run the tyres on my Taxis at 2.7 or 2.8 bar and have never seen center wear before edge wear! Maybe I just got a poor quality pair? Grip though is bad. Break going over any road ironwork (even light breaking) can cause the ABS to kick i n likewise accelerating on anything but perfect tarmac will cause the stability control program to cut the power down sharply. This gets rapidly worse when tread wears down a bit. I.e after 7 or 8000 miles.

[@williamarmstrong7199]

@@AndyC2_ will do had cross climates on a Mitsubishi PHEV got 40k out of them also in use as a Taxi.

[@jonricketts2408]

I’ve been sceptical about the MG brand for EV’s but your vlog has changed my opinion to consider one thanks James please keep up the great work

[@Jamesandkate]

You're welcome

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

why be skeptical? China are the creators of all that's good

[@NickW1111]

Great video and glad your experience with the MG5 matches mine. Just as a comment, although the Octopus Go overnight rate is very cheap, the rest of the day at 13.45p/KWh is still cheaper than almost any rapid charger. It sounds like a false economy to use a public charger to avoid going outside the 4 hour window.

[@TomsManShed]

Another Ace video James.....can you give me the address of that customer who made your dinner.....It looked brill and I love batons & frothy coffees....I want to nip round there for mine :) (best I ever got (retired gas engineer) was tea,coffee and biccies :) )

[@computerbob06]

Love these working week type videos James, it's so interesting seeing what people have serviced on their cars!

[@benholroyd5221]

I see youre getting in the spirit by spelling Burnley in Chinglish.

[@michaelhart895]

I have nothing against the car but it is not an MG other than the letters on the badge . MG were British owned and built sports cars and sports saloons . It’s sad that you have to buy heritage, perhaps Royal Doulton can start manufacturing Ming Dynasty vases or Emperor Qin shi Huang Terracotta Army and then claim the heritage as theirs .

[@dalroth10]

An excellent video demonstrating the capability of the MG5 as a working vehicle. I picked up my first EV on Saturday - a 2021 Hyundai Kona with 64kWh battery and the efficiency you've demonstrated in the video has been very reassuring! 👍

[@brianemment1156]

Another good video James and at last, unlike some you have told it as it is for the MG5 a really good practical car. I’ve had mine since December and love it. Keep eating up those miles. 👍

[@jimf4748]

Certainly impressive range in not ideal conditions. I am contemplating changing my current Leaf for the 62Kw model but I'll certainly now look at the MG which has a similar range, for less money. I have the Tekna model and I like the spec, so I'll have to compare to the MG which I believe doesn't have an app to connect to the car for preheating etc.

[@Jamesandkate]

You're correct, no app, not yet anyway. For price v performance the MG5 has it, but it's more about what suits you. Good luck.

[@ModernHeroes]

Saw someone with a van conversion MG5 a little while ago - can’t remember what they did, possibly ambulance service or similar. Would be perfect for this kind of use!

[@KrotowX]

This car tick all boxes for average European driver. Even range and price. Actually convinced me that MG5 is worth to have even if I live in apartment. Will think about it after a year or two when current car will EOL. VW should carefully look on MG5 and think about what they missed when they started ID model line.

[@andrewdyson4255]

Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it. I’m pleased to say I bought an MG5 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it. It just does everything you want at an affordable price. OK not the poshest car about but I don’t want that. I want practicality and a workhorse which it certainly is. I was sat on the fence for 4 years going through the pros and cons of EV’s this car got me off the fence and I haven’t looked back since. Well done MG thanks James your previous videos also helped my decision making

[@Jamesandkate]

Amazing. Thank you for the feedback.

[@avivstoica]

Hello, was this the MG 5 with the 52 kWh battery? I am waiting for the finance to be accepted and hopefully next week I will have my first electric family car 😁. PS: When I drive tested it I didn't what to go home without it 😁,it is amazing!!! Who what's to go electric just do a test drive and you will see you don't want to drive ICE ever again 😉 ❤️

[@wobby1516]

Is it really worth travelling 222 miles to do just two jobs, how on earth do you make it pay. Having said that I enjoy your Vlogs

[@Jamesandkate]

Certainly is.

[@ianmathieson65]

I too use Octopus Go to charge my ev during their 12:30 am to 4:30 am cheap rate at 5 pence per kWh incl. VAT. This means my energy cost is around 1.1 pence per mile so James’ 220 miles ‘fuel’ cost would be around around £2.60. Such is the benefit in running costs of an ev.

[@brianbickle7395]

Call out charge???

[@wobby1516]

@@ianmathieson65 I wasn’t thinking just about cost per mile, there’s also depreciation of the van, maintenance re. Tyres ect., insurance, public liability insurance and the wages all of which had to come out of two jobs. It can’t possibly pay. I speak as a guy who owned and ran a service business all be it in a different industry.

[@ianmathieson65]

@@wobby1516 Fair comment. Your original post didn’t hint at these costs so I fell into the trap of thinking only of fuel costs of an ICE vehicle which are significant compared with an ev mainly charged at home. It would need a detailed analysis of James’ costs including how he charges for his time while travelling and taking into account what he can offset against tax by working from home in order to assess whether it’s financially worthwhile. And one man doing what he loves to do and working from home will undoubtedly produce different results from someone running a business which employs others and may even have the overhead of dedicated premises.

[@MikeDWinter]

Excellent video, James. Really good to see how the MG5 performed and also to get a flavour of what you’re up to with Cleevely..

[@peterball8241]

Swapped my iMiev for an MG5 Excite, can't fault it apart from there isn't as much room in the garage with the MG. Really enjoying the long range EV experience.

[@Andytizer]

Great video about MG5 ownership and how good value it is, loving my MG5! It's great to see you working, it seems like such an interesting job!

[@robsmith1a]

I think there's still some prejudice against Chinese vehicles. I think it n a few years they will be very good second hand value. I like the sports car concept they have produced. I never drive in London but when I worked there I would sometime go in on my motorcycle, even that was no quicker than the train. I have never understood the idea of driving in, nightmare.

[@Jamesandkate]

So true on all counts. China will be huge in our market, that's for definite.

[@Peter-st1lt]

Great video James! I totally agree with you about the thought of living in London! To visit ok but live there no thank you! Cheers!

[@whitemoor66]

Great to see a proper real world usage review. Rated this highly before your review and think it's even better than I thought now! The reduction gears on the Leaf must be toast!

[@G-Cam1]

Thanks for the video. We have the MG ZS EV.. and had a 5 while it was in for a service.. The miles per kW was better in the 5. The big NO for us was the lip for loading...you can't fit a dog crate in the back as you can't open the crate doors unless you build up the floor. With 6 dogs, a dog walking, pet shop, and grooming salon we just could not getting rid of the ZS EV or our LWB Kangoo ZE... I will be selling our Leaf mind you.. it's way too small for our lot ... unless it's a vet run with one of the cats. We are aiming for a Rivian .... Great size for us and it tows too👍 A great alternative to a Land Rover Discovery IMHO 👍 All said and done I think the MG5 is great as an every day load lugger. I'm sure the vast majority of drivers would be very happy with one.. and it's WAY better than any ice alternative (unless you do 700 miles a day without stopping...lol)

[@FFVoyager]

That lip - and the back seats that don't fold flat - do put me off the car. It's such a shame as given they bought the remains of MG Rover they must have had access to the Rover 75/MG ZT Tourer design which was a far superior estate.

[@pedropeladoni5477]

Thanks

[@kevindarkstar]

As a tight Yorkshire man I'm thinking that all these ev owners have a lot of money to be able to afford to pay a guy to drive miles to fit a couple of filters ect, I could be wrong but ya average working man couldn't afford it, mind you that's if they could afford the car in the first place 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alanjenkinson7812]

James, do 2 very small jobs and all that travel time really pay?

[@Jamesandkate]

Certainly does. Eva are cheap to run 👍🏻

[@engasser]

It's "Burnley", lad! 😄

[@bighilly0]

Absolute fantastic video James great seeing the cars your working on and the jobs your doing to them.👏👏👏 mg5 looks and performs great 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@fenners1290]

Excelllent video. I shall consider this when my leaf lease expires. It has to do Luton on a full charge and back ideally from Wolverhampton. Excellent machine and the build quality looks ace.

[@Jamesandkate]

It'll do that easily.

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

what a great country. Constantly watered. No wonder it's luscious and green and fertile.

[@e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024]

Another Great informative video in a real life circumstances. I am so impressed with this car. It can carry a load along distance in comfort. If any taxi driver does not consider this instead of a diesel Skoda, they are truly foolish.

[@jur4x]

I'm moving out of UK soon, and I really wish it was available for purchase in the Baltics.

[@mikebreen2890]

Test drove one thinking I would knock it off the list of contenders, then bought one. Particularly with £5000 knocked off. It's a truly good car!

[@getmoreforyourcar-bobjones]

Hi James I have a question for you... do you know how to unlock power from an electric motor (or do you know anyone who can?)... I own a 2015 Golf GTE with the 100 hp electric motor, but when you choose the sports mode (GTE), the car only releases 50 hp. Apparently there is a company in Holland who can do this but it's not financially viable to take that route right now. Appreciate your response. Cheers Bob

[@Jamesandkate]

Speak to Chris Hazel at Zero EV, he's a wizard.

[@sunindragupta9236]

Its great to see using the MG5 in this scenario, a lot of the other reviews are not so complementry

[@grahamarnold2591]

Horsham calling .. if I'm not working --the kettle is on / Tea or coffee cake biscuits.... go safe James --GRAHAM.

[@MrJohnQCitizen]

You've spelt Burnley wrong in the intro...no offence

[@Jamesandkate]

I've been ripped for it constantly. Late nights and being tired. My bad 🥺

[@dlittlester]

Right at the end of the video, it looked like the lady of the house had a beer or tea for you.

[@Jamesandkate]

That was my customers wife. She had indeed made me a coffee.

[@jameskassolos4652]

Why does it look like a VW?

[@jimwright5492]

Hi James,question for yourself, I'm thinking of the long range mg5 but the heating system draw on the battery would worry me ,It would be used as a taxi and on a busy day i would need at least 170 plus miles range,I'm in northern Ireland and our charging stations are useless,I would be reliant on full charge at home overnight,I taxied a guy who mentioned using heat drastically reduces range ,in the winter i would need the heat for customers ect ,clearing windows when there getting in damp,do you think this car would do my job ,love the channel ,cheers

[@Jamesandkate]

Hi Jim. I do see plenty of these as Taxi's here in the UK, especially London. What I will say is, our LR MG5 that is used for work gets well over 170 even in this weather. Have you seen that video? I released it last week and the MG% is fully loaded and converted. Once the heat is up to temperature the current draw isn't actually that much.

[@Jamesandkate]

here's a link for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/marXZHyImJySgpI

[@jimwright5492]

Hi James, gona watch that now and thanks for your reply

[@chrisw443]

An amazing car not available in the US

[@Jamesandkate]

Can we blame Trump?

[@philallin5071]

Now this MG5 throws a really interesting curve ball at me. I need to replace my small diesel Berlingo van and have been looking for an electric equivalent. Nothing has really looked suitable to me as the cost/range figures are pretty uninspiring! A MG5 converted to load carrying might actually be well worth considering. Do you have any idea what sort of maximum payload weight this could handle? I need to consult Google for some facts and figures.

[@Jamesandkate]

TBH, I don't. However, there are conversions available to the correct and legal specs through Vic Young, an MG dealer in South Sheilds.

[@catielakeradio]

Hi James & Kate. I have been swatting up on EVs this last month or so - watching every video on your channel from day one. It's been great to follow your journey on the road (literally) in electric vehicles and as a family. Thank you for sharing so much information and insight. My late Dad and I have had several MGs between us including two MGB GT V8s (one of which was the ex-Thames Valley Police demonstrator - GOF88L), a 2004 MG ZS, my old 2004 MG ZT-T which I decided I really didn't like and got rid fo it years ago, and the last one being a ICE MG3 which I drove for six months whilst Dad was receiving cancer treatment. I am very much supporting the MG community, in Dad's memory, through my work under the Artisan Intermedia banner. I am keen to switch back from my current workhorse Honda CR-V to an MG EV. The MG5 is keeping my attention as I have always loved estate cars and need enough space to throw my mobility scooter in now that I live with Multiple Sclerosis. Thank you again for the insight into the MG5.

[@jamesobrien9072]

Hi James ,just seem a video of the Rowie 5 facelift,Mg 5 is the same car ,new modern look car not 1990 passat look also fresh dash with floating screen and 250 miles on a charge ,coming late 2021/2022!😁😁😁

[@Jamesandkate]

Indeed. You'll see that here in 2022.

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Roewe

[@Joe-lb8qn]

What a great real world review. Impressed with the mileage they get from this big car.

[@Hyfly13]

I'm too tall. Left foot-rest in the way, knees cramped, floor high up, rear view mirror so low I nearly didn't see pedestrian step off the kerb. Sound system AWFUL. Other than that it's great value. I had to pony up for an eNiro instead but got an extra 60 miles range, 4.2 miles per Kwh including motorway. MG5 still good though!

[@Jamesandkate]

How tall are you? My brother-in-law has just brought one, he's a giant.

[@livecricket7206]

Excellent car

[@Flight-of-Life]

I'm a huge car enthusiast, BUT my main complaint about EVs and I commented on every review, are they are completely unpractical as a family vehicle because they have no luggage space. And anybody who has a newborn and a toddler know how important a big boot is. Untill now, thank you MG for remembering the average person with a family and kids, who doesn't care about 0-60 because I carry precious cargo. Safety, Space and ease of use in that order is what I look for

[@Jamesandkate]

Great shout and so true 👍🏻

[@Sto79Be]

The Nissan Leaf has a much larger boot than the typical ICE family hatchbacks like the Golf, Focus or Astra. There are others too as long as you stay away from the superminis.

[@MCSMIK]

Love these videos. Makes me worry a bit about our Leaf reduction gearbox. Still didn’t manage to change it 🤐 I considered the MG for ages until I saw one. Didn’t like the look at all and lack of safety features / adaptive cruise control / app made it a no go. You get what you pay for, and suppose in this case you get more than what you pay for to a degree but depends on what one wants to get.

[@jimf4748]

I agree, you get used to the fantastic spec in the Leaf and the ability to preheat in the winter is so useful. The build quality is outstanding.

[@XTR985]

Thanks for sharing your MG5 videos, a few weeks ago I’d LOL if someone said an MG EV was any good I pick my New MG5 Trophy up tomorrow 🤣🤣🤣 I did a little more research, went to look at one, test drove one, boom! Just await a compatible Towbar to become available for my Bike Rack You look a busy man! Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and share your content 👍👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jonc-1989]

Which do you prefer, the 38kWh Ioniq or the MG5 Long Range? I have an Ioniq 38kWh Premium that I'm thinking of swapping for the MG5 LR Exclusive

[@MrPhillipgraham]

I didn't realise you did mobile servicing, I hope you get a good whack for driving all these miles! I have fitted a lot off EVCPs for the MG it seems really popular, although I don't think I would swap my e-nv200 for one? But then I have ladders, steps and trunking etc. Plus it's not got the headroom. Cheers

[@G3RTH]

Looks good! If you could fit a tow bar for max 500kgs (bike rack and small trailer use) I'd be sold........waiting for the facelift 🤞

[@gregandkaruna6674]

Good you reported on the gear reduction fluid change as I had my changed at just 26,000km and it was very dirty at that mileage, now changed again at 94,000km. But that is all I have changed apart from the cabin air filter and of course tyres

[@gramamg100]

All the years I was a mechanic in the REME the only time brake fluid got changed was while changing master cylinders or brake pipes. Now the cars have become so reliable they say you have to change fluid every 2 years, seams like creating jobs to me. What do you measure the fluid with? Another great video.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

All the years in the REME and you don't know how to check brake fluid, it's not the fluid you are testing it's the anti corrosive inhibitors that prevent rust. Military vehicles never went fast enough to boil the brake fluid either. Or far enough, spent to much time under camouflage, the most traveled vehicle was the ration truck.

[@cjmillsnun]

@@grahamjohnson4702 You're checking for moisture content. Brake fluid is hydroscopic.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

@@cjmillsnun That is only one of the seven checks that also include, metals PH and oil contamination plus boiling point.

[@darrellcoutinho805]

@@cjmillsnun correct, there is a reason that brake fluid needs to be replaced every 2 years. It is not difficult or expensive to do, I can never understand why anyone would want to "save money" on something so important but change the gearbox oil. You can't fix stupid..

[@MayYouLiveLongAndProsper]

Excellent video for someone considering an MG5 ... Me Not so sure about you relying on a trolley jack ... where was your axle stand ?

[@tobiasandmatilda]

How are you getting 4 Miles per kwh? I have a brand new 61kwh mg5 but only getting 3.6 and that's with being very conservative with heating and speed etc.

[@shuttayerface503]

The mk2 is knocking the socks off of thre Mk1 in many ways due to its BIG range increase/infotainment improved/has its own app/ plus so much as standard. The car to watch in 2022

[@gothrottleany]

batmobile

[@iainansell5930]

tell me about it, i'm a service engineer in london, i hate it lol... and never say its an easy day.....karma kicks you in the butt when you say that lol

[@AdamAdam-uy9pu]

I bought the MG ZA EV in Feb and really impressed with the quality and performance of the car. I was sceptical at first until i test drive it, the guys at MG let me keep it for 48hours, which really helped to make an informed decision. I think chinese have done justice to revive this British brand.

[@paulblatchford4234]

Its starting to look as though the new MG which ever one you care to look at be it MG-5 2022 model or the new MG ZS and now marvel R are going to cause the established car world real trouble, there looking like the car to have now, the smart money is going there way , products are here and at a standard we can no longer ignore If the likes of Nissan / Ford /Toyota just to name a few don't pull there finger out there going to be left behind,

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

Great review, so much better to see a real world review than the normal contrived "real world" ones. London was smelling great within a couple of weeks of the start of the 1st lockdown but has returned to its normal smelly polluted state

[@richardrichardw9520]

I had a test drive last week love the MG it’s wonderful to drive I want one

[@mickgoddard1355]

Mine was delivered last Friday so only just getting used to it. I’ve managed to get 3.9 mpg/h. What advice could you give me to get more out of my girl?

[@blackhoundrise8431]

Man imagine they put sun roof on that…? Well I don’t know what they call it, but you know what I mean

[@xlphos]

shouldn't this be Burnley?

[@Jamesandkate]

Absolutely, my bad 😔

[@stevecaplan7029]

Fab video I have an ix3 on order on a deal that’s almost a no brainier so will be interesting when it comes in October!

[@enochpowelghost]

THe name of ther car is a warning ,just like kodak batteries!. i would rather have a chinese car with chinese name like "flying swallow" then at least you know what your getting.

[@JIMWSMITH]

Another great episode james.. mg really are doing a fantastic job , great car and fantastic value. And people still say china build sh.t

[@Jamesandkate]

Yep. Normally writing it on their Chinese made phone.

[@ewheelerfinland]

😳 The bits of teeth from the Nissan tho... O-M-G...

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Blind guess, was first London appointment in Chelsea?! Pub in background was drinking haunt of late famous footballer then.

[@Jamesandkate]

Good spot. It was indeed.

[@potter2702]

James with this car having no App how did you go on charging at the Octopus cheaper rates during the early hours of the morning? The facelift model will have the app support with delayed charging but it will probably come too late for when my lease ends.

[@tgbonestgbones]

Great Video James. (No dislikes! You don't often see that). Really impressed with the efficiency of the MG5. Compared with my ZS I struggle to hit 4m/kWh with careful driving.

[@Jamesandkate]

I've got a dislike now :-(

[@cjmillsnun]

I know what you mean about London I had to go there last Wednesday. The relief when I got to the A3 and out of the traffic was immense.

[@petegibson8062]

Can you let us know roughly how much you spend at the pump as everyone talks about kilowatt hours but no one tells you the cost per When recharging. Great programme

[@aobadie5103]

Thanks, very informative

[@garycollings4557]

Great review I have one I I am very impressed with mine glad to hear some one not make fun of the car as a few people have done thanks for the good review the cars are great cheers Gary

[@davidstuart4915]

Hi what mls/kwh do u get on the motorway c 65mph in summer MH5 LR?

[@MrAlexander121]

Watch out for the front lights seal failing and all the lights failing two months wait for parts ftom MG

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

Well done MG and EV James and Kate only thing missing a frounk!

[@88Jonw]

Quite enjoyed the video, but couldn't help but notice you just use a heavy duty jack (Unless I missed a bit). Is it not worth having an axle stand for backup. Probably will never fail but it's worth having it

[@Jamesandkate]

The jack has a swing lock on it, works the same as an axle stand.

[@steveb1185]

A great insight into the MG5 but was it the 53 or 61 battery version??

[@SteveMorton]

Waiting to see when this model is available in France, they have at last expanded their dealer network beyond Paris, so that is good!

[@patrickjr11]

I test drove one late last year and I thought it was a superb car. does everything really well and appeared to be a very easy car to live with.

[@nickieredshaw7835]

Thanks for another great video take care and safe travels

[@rampchamp9283]

Had mine for a few weeks and love it... MG5 #TeamWhite 🤣👌

[@johngalt6708]

MG’s Chinese patent have a very interesting 2nd gen EV in the Marvel 5. For some reason, they aren’t selling it here, so I’m looking hard at the Ionic 5. The MG5 is fine as a workaday vehicle but it doesn’t appeal much to me to be honest.

[@Jamesandkate]

Thats fair, but the price difference is staggering. Also, check out the facelift MG5.

[@robenglish416]

Thanks for a good review! If it do 200 mile (320 km) in rain it’s good but I would like it to do 285 miles to be on safe side in Swedish winter when you can expect up to 30% loss in battery capacity. Charging network is not brilliant where I live and my ageing parents live 100 miles down the road if you wonder why I need all that capacity. I do like the MG5 not being a SUV and hopefully with a reasonable price tag when they will start selling them here in Sweden in October.

[@Jamesandkate]

There's a newer facelift comingvwothba bigger battery. It's quoting 269 miles so may work for you 👍🏻

[@RedBatteryHead]

Great Car. They should make it a panel Van.

[@benjaminford9932]

Thanks James. Sounds really good. I seem to recall you thought the headllights were a bit underwhelming when you originally reviewed one of these a few months back. Having lived with a different vehicle for a bit have you had a chance to test them out and any thoughts?

[@Jamesandkate]

Yeah, they're still lackluster at best. I'd HID/LED them immediately.

[@robertsmart7484]

@@Jamesandkate Merely replacing halogen bulb with LED bulb nowadays won't pass an MOT. So even if an MOT is a long way off on a new car, probably best to go with a brighter bulb not LED.

[@Jamesandkate]

@@robertsmart7484 Yeah thats true, although i've never personally had an issue with failing an MOT due to incorrect bulb type.

[@mkdavo]

Great car, some great leasing deals on these I've noticed as well. 👍

[@mikejf4377]

Is this a full electric car? Sounds like a nice car.

[@mikejf4377]

@@honesty_-no9he thanks.

[@lavilappoline3084]

I'm living in France, I want to buy one MG5, but not before 2022 :crying:

[@Jamesandkate]

You'll get the new one then.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

15:27 Look at that indeed! Wow, that's the sort of customer you want. Keepers for sure.

[@djhvideo]

Pollen filter and wiper blades. Sounds like an easy DIY job.

[@davidsworld5837]

that is some thing that does not sound like a job you would need to bring some one miles to come and do wiper blades have to be the simplest job. the pollen would depend on were they have put it and what needs to be removed to do it.