MG ZS EV affordable small electric crossover SUV 2019 - A quirky review | Fully Charged

** The range is 163 miles ≈ 262 km, according to the WLTP combined cycle. Well done if you spotted today's deliberate mistake! **
Robert Llewellyn test drives the new, affordable small electric crossover SUV, the MG ZS EV (also known as the MG EZS).
Although there were some slight oddities and complexities (okay, quirks) with the driver interface and charging in the MG ZS EV, Robert really enjoyed driving this new entrant into the electric car market.
As predicted, electric cars are getting cheaper to buy, (they are already much cheaper to run).
Could this eco friendly SUV help bring electric vehicles to the masses?
The MG zero emissions ZS EV features a water-cooled 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, a front-mounted electric motor which delivers 105 kW / 143 PS of power and 353 Nm of instant torque. Water-cooling manages the battery temperature allowing frequent rapid charging and improved range, with 163 miles (or 262 km) from a single charge on the WLTP combined cycle. (Using WLTP’s city cycle the range is certified at 231 miles / 372 km). Car and lithium-ion battery covered by MG’s 7 year warranty.
MG ZS EV Excite available from £28,495 OTR.
More info from MG mg.co.uk/mg-zs-electric/
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*** The range is 163 miles ≈ 262 km, according to the WLTP combined cycle. Well done if you spotted today's deliberate mistake! ***

[@hamsterminator]

Bobby made a boo boo and that's ALRIGHT.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

I simply assumed the mile had devalued along with the pound‼️😟😟😟

[@alankirby1472]

What about the battery? Every electric car review should say the size followed immediately by whether the battery is air or liquid cooled.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

@@alankirby1472 It almost certainly has a battery - most cars do.

[@bernardthedisappointedowl6938]

Partially reviewed by Alan Bennett I see 6:57, great, ^oo^

[@tooflesstesla]

Even though I'm watching this nearly 3 years later, this review is still relevant now. As a Tesla owner, I recently drove the MG ZS EV for a week and was properly impressed. It is feature-packed, and also has features that my Model S does not possess such as the blindspot indicators on the wing mirrors and great all-round visibility. The MG ZS EV is excellent value-for-money and I would not hesitate to own this if my family needs a second EV.

[@pawefiett2468]

"Hill decent... hmm, I have no idea what it is but I want it on, I'll be going down the hill later" :)

[@nakfan]

Ha ha - yes, and uphill right after that 😂

[@bluebikerathar]

And the "follow me home" 😂 don't know what that is. Even my kids know it 😊

[@peterinfrankfurt]

Thanks for this Robert. I feel so reassured. Ordered mine on 13th September and they told me it would take 3 months. Then the dealer called today to say my car will arrive on Sunday! Your timely report confirms I'm doing the right thing.

[@crjmccc]

@@MarthaMansbridge My ZS took 5 months to arrive.. dealer was clueless where the car was - "on a boat from China, just got to wait"

[@peterinfrankfurt]

@@MarthaMansbridge I'm in Thailand, near China. There's only one version available here which I guess is the Exclusive, and only available in Cyan blue. The dealer called again today; next shipment arrives Sunday then they need 2 days to prepare it and to fit the dark film on the windows (80%) to keep the sun out. Home charger should be installed this week. Not too worried about snow and ice blocking the charging port. :-)

[@drunkenhobo8020]

Fully Charged has been a bit too professionally-produced of late. Nice to get back to its more amateurish roots with a thesaurus-free review from Robert.

[@fullychargedshow]

LOL, thank you for that kind comment.

[@dr-k1667]

I'm glad we can have booth.

[@aliancemd]

First impression: Looks like a Mazda with a Mercedes front grill.

[@andymccabe6712]

You do know this is a futile exercise - EVERYTHING looks a bit like something else!

[@wclifton968gameplaystutorials]

Everything about MG models since the Roewe 750 (Chinese version of the Rover 75/MG ZT because TATA motors wouldn't sell the Rover badge to SAIC Motor the owners of the MG Marque) have been a copy of foreign automakers because China can't make anything themselves because even Mao Zedong copied his idea for a communist government from the USSR with only a few modifications such as mass forced abortions in order to slow down population growth.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

I thought it was a Mazda 5 from the thumbnail. Looks like the Mazda and an older Hyundai Tucson had a baby that put on a Benz grill...

[@arrondickens9167]

I don't think that is really a bad thing, Mazda 5 looks alright, and any commonality with Merc / Audi styling is probably alright enough.

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

That is how Chinese usually do it. They hire a designer and tell him "make it look like this and this but just different enough to not get sued".

[@stjabraham]

That crazy look Robert gave at the steering wheel really made me smile. Bless him!

[@oneworldfamily]

I love Bobby's videos when he's in a good mood, and doing his funny voices. A joy to watch!

[@Slash1066]

Robert is going all Doug DeMuro on us with his Quirks and Features!

[@computerjantje]

I prefer Robert way way better over Doug.

[@Alienasa1]

Maybe it's time for ''Robert, the type of guy'' jokes^^

[@frcgfd107]

No, I think what is happening is that Robert is getting more comfy doing Robert and just letting his natural personality and humor show thru!

[@Kimoto504]

I wonder what's the Rob Score... Rob's the type of guy to slip a Tesla drive system in his Chinese MG, keep it looking stock, and smoke BMW M3's in drag races.

[@jocelyndeguise]

@@frcgfd107 And I think it's a bad idea: he should leave the twitching and grimaces to millennial KZbinrs. Also, there's nothing worse than listening to the jokes of a guy who thinks he's funny but is not.

[@Ryukachoo]

Quirk counter? *Doug demuro breathing heavily*

[@computerjantje]

You are the absolute best, funny, light and still believable car presenter there ever was and is. I am not planning to buy an electric car at all but the way you do these videos is so fun to watch. Thank you for this video.

[@rayanderson921]

Love your reviews 😂😂 also, Ive spent the last 5 days listening to your podcasts.... I only found them recently and am playing catch up. Thoroughly enjoying them too. Great work guys 👍👍👍👍

[@yt_Ajay_]

0:05 Sometimes Robert looks like he lives in a musical.

[@artkincell]

Maybe it's a throwback to The Joeys.

[@evilmario6061]

He's the best fun uncle type we could hope for

[@hamshackleton]

That charge-port cover reminds me of Arkwright's till!

[@Pique147]

buh buh buh beeh buh buh buh bloody electric cars

[@AndyFletcherX31]

/me gets out the heavy gloves

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

Lol good one.

[@teslatrev5764]

granville get a torch....

[@lpsmaduk]

@@teslatrev5764 Granville, get me the kneeling mat…

[@summerjunk929]

Some fantastic content on here and this video is brilliant. Love the channel, love the podcasts and especially the news rants! you've convinced me to go electric on our next car purchase!

Ending voiceover was awesome, these little things makes the show so much enjoyable :))

[@itsfahys]

Does it come with a matt to kneel on while plugging in the CCS.

[@PaulMansfield]

Depends how tall Matt is. And whether he comes with a mat!

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

Matt Damon?

[@Zeem4]

No, but it does come with a Trevor.

[@djwarren5081]

I was thinking it's a good job it wasn't raining 🌧☔

[@woody1380]

Most humans have a spine that can bend and flex and unless you are immensely fat and unfit you should be able to bend a little way to plug the car in, failing that you could squat bit kneeling should never be required. I think the reviewer was making too much of a meal of it TBH.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Thank you Robert and the FC team. This video inspired me to go and have a look. I had a one hour test drive. I was so impressed, and as the price was right, I've ordered one. At last, my first EV. I'm very proud.

[@chrisp7214]

Good for you Simon...I did too.

[@Telcontarnz]

Me three!

[@haoruchen4216]

such a sophisticated reviewer for this car.... almost beyond car market and into the books of past.

[@MarkGarnettUK]

Seems a very balanced, fair review. A good EV at a competitive price. In my test drive you could hear motor whine but was quite pleasant to hear what is going on.

[@thumper1747]

At last, a sensible EV...not fast, reasonable range and affordable...who cares what badge is on it, it’s beginning to matter less and less nowadays as it all becomes about mobility and transition not pride, ego and differentiation

[@fullychargedshow]

Good points well made. It's a really solid car, I'm not bothered about badges and design if it works and is reliable

[@mickdaly6537]

And as for the snobs because it's Chinese made,remember all other manufacturers use Chinese built components in their EVs

[@gregandkaruna6674]

But how hard could it have been to make that charge port like the Leaf? The Leaf system is a cheap setup but it's just so easy to use!

[@mickdaly6537]

@@gregandkaruna6674 for a first try it's good, remember the leaf had a lot of "quirks" when first came out

[@gregandkaruna6674]

@@mickdaly6537 Hey I have that quirky car. Yeah can see within 5 years Chinese really improve to Korean quality, just in the past 5 years they have gone from terrible to not great but much improved. Of course nothing beats the MG EV on price and value for money as apparently it has a not to bad autopilot setup, not sure what lv 2.5 autonomous means since the scale does not have .5 lol

[@321seb]

"new series of red dwarf" ... don't play with my heart

[@JohnnyWednesday]

Maybe he was, maybe he wasn't - he's earned the right ;)

[@spokehedz]

I KNOW... I'm just super glad that we get to see more of Rob for free on KZbin, AND we get to learn about quirky EV's. (Much love to the rest of the cast, I haven't forgot about them either.)

[@nick2300]

Kryten could use a groinal attachment to rapid charge an EV.

[@JohnnyWednesday]

@@nick2300 - we were all thinking it but we can't let the car people know they're surrounded by obsessed red dwarf fans - we must be sneaky like a hedgehog

[@francisboyle1739]

@@nick2300 Hah, every time Rob picks up a charger cable I think "groinal attachment'.

[@PatrickDean]

Great review and finally someone doing it in a fun but good way. Well done guys.

[@frcgfd107]

I love your reviews they are an enjoyable lite comedy! Great little car for a first shot at the UK market.

[@emiliendurand640]

My god that charging port placement and mechanism is so dumb x)

[@pHD77]

Gonna be great working that charge port on a rainy day ☔

[@dmomcilovic9185]

pHD77 , and at night time

[@AndyFletcherX31]

@@pHD77 and if you don't push the caps on properly the sockets will fill with water while you are driving!

[@logicalChimp]

Yeah, the main issues seem to be the outer grill opening out-and-up, meaning it stays in your direct eyeline... and the second issue is the fit (and apparent lack of easy-grab handle) on the inner covers. Whilst the first issue may be harder to address, the second is something they could change very easily (and if they don't a home 'fix' using some superglue to stick a pull-tab to each one would probably sort it)

[@Yaaayishere]

That nose charge port is appalling. Try parking it in a British domestic garage and plug it in. You can't.

[@lifeisallalboutbalan]

Superb video. Have just driven this car with my wife ( she drove it too) on city roads. Both impressed. Very smooth like the e-golf. Amazing for the price. Minors I noticed. The visibility ( lights , status charging) & accesibility of the charger is not very functional but not a major problem. I hope they improve / update this asap. Second you can not pull the steering wheel frontwards ( up & down you can) but you can move your seat & degree of that seat. I am quite a tall person ( 185 cm). The steering wheel position felt good enough with these adjustments. Drives very smooth in the city. A lot of space inside & the boot was truelly impressive compared to our vw golf M6. Suprising for the size of the car. Plenty of head & knee space too. Wish I had tested it on the highway. The only thing that really bothered me was the real range (140 -165) & that there is no auto update system like Tesla & VW ID3. This could have improved the range slightly over time (software) together with other updates of the software like new roads & closest charging stations,.... Felt & looked modern ( not outdated ). DO NOT MOCK THIS CAR UNTILL YOU HAVE DRIVEN IT. Was worried about MG's quality but the chinese take over seems to have a great effect on this car & maybe the brand. The quality did not feel cheap at all for this price. It is not an audi ofc, different price class. Very happy I drove it.

[@Harry-uq9qd]

The charging and ending were priceless

[@arrondickens9167]

Been waiting for this video since I ordered the ZS EV a couple of months ago!

[@sjcsystems]

And have you watched the James & Kate series on this?

[@arrondickens9167]

@@sjcsystems yes I have watched some of them, and am in the FB group set up by James

[@MaskedMammal]

"I've never used neutral" -true car facts

[@Nav1g8r1]

I put it in night mode and it didn't go anywhere. I put it in race mode and it went backwards I put it in day mode and it finally moved forward.

[@Islamisthecultofsin]

You will use it if you take it to a car wash!

[@Cloxxki]

Few realize that it's most cars' fastest gear.

[@MaskedMammal]

@@Cloxxki When you have unlocked the gear system, your new max speed is anything you can put your mind to~

[@torea6084]

@@Islamisthecultofsin Nope, at least not the types of car washes we have here. Park and done.

[@BluffMunkey]

Worst use of a 'heritage' badge brand ever. Best MG ever. I'm triggered.

[@PaulMansfield]

I once knew someone with an MG A roadster, really lovely car, much better than the MG B.

[@BluffMunkey]

Don't need to Google it, I'm nearly 50 and had a few of them. They were badge engineered but still technically sporty cars, this is the exact opposite of that ethos. Still likely to be the 'best' MG ever made though, oddly. And one of the fastest accelerating!

[@speedstrn]

@@BluffMunkey Having had a few Midgets myself, I can at least say this MG seems to have as many "quirks" as my cars had. Robert's charge port demonstration reminded me of working on those cars, or maybe just trying to get into one of them...

[@philspencelayh5464]

Much better looking and handling than a MGF, more character than an MGA better performance than a full international spec MG Metro 6R4, this must surely be the best MG ever, or a more or less competent Chinese car trying to cash in (fairly successfully it would seem) on an old British brand.

[@barrierodliffe4155]

@@philspencelayh5464 Obviously you never owned or drove an MG. THey all had good handling and were the best sports cars you could get for the money. Even the comment in the video about range anxiety showing an MG TD is not really true if the owner of one had half a brain, a good 300 miles + range, no fuel gauge but a warning light which started to flash when there was about four gallons left and came on continuous when there was still around two gallons left.

[@chrisbagginsmay2474]

Sun thingy, blower things and usb bits.......love it 👍🏻

[@GregHighPressure]

Nice to see my local free Lidl Pod Point on the show! It's Brilliant.

[@geoemm]

The background music matches Roberts quirkiness perfectly

[@jocelyndeguise]

And it's bad...

[@goukwapanzy]

I hope MG take note of this video and change the location of the charging port for future versions of this vehicle. Current location is very inconvenient and not very accessible.

[@_TrueDesire_]

i agree, like my Leaf it's positioned great with lighting and slightly angled. on the MG i need to do squats in order to put the cable in 🧐

[@DavidKnowles0]

@@_TrueDesire_ they are just thinking about your health and getting you do some squats for exercise.

[@UKMike2009]

It is a lot easier once you are familiar with the car, Robert added some dramatic effect there lol

[@michalklucz6907]

location is great. you can use chargers from both sides.. but how stupid you must be to design the lift up element instead of going down... this is so idiotic that there must be a reason for that.

[@_TrueDesire_]

David Knowles but my chronic pain will kill me in the process 😂

[@J.C.F.83]

I brought mine just 2 weeks ago and I love it, yeah it has some small annoying things, but hasn't put me off, love the way it drives, def drive full eco, sat nav slow but not bad, I def don't like the flap to open so can charge the car but it's livable, def good size, and I'm planning to test the range more

[@LindaLouWho]

Loved this guy! 😄 And now more eager to get my car in a few weeks! This was so fun to watch! 😁👍🏻

[@Miata822]

It's good to see a plain normal car. We need more like this if we're going to get the world to switch.

[@PaulMansfield]

I test drove the cheaper model last weekend and ordered the better model, in red, exactly like this one!

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Whoops do for you.

[@copieXD]

Does it have 3 seats in the back? Looks like it only has 2 on this video

[@BobHannent]

8 months on, how is it?

[@barrierodliffe4155]

@@copieXD Two very comfortable seats or room for three normal people, more room than many more expensive competitors.

[@ridehead8771]

How's the car now? Any problems at all?

[@cecello79]

Oh goodie! Finally we’ve got your review of GM EV. I really appreciate your opinion because it makes the difference compared to the others. Always in this way, with an open mind, because this is where fully charged start. Love you guys.

[@whitewerewolf1825]

Thanks for the help just brought a brand new one yesterday

[@humphshumphs]

Thanks for an honest review. We have an ICE ZS, and it does look as if MG has done the ZS proud by putting an EV drive train on it.

[@shiroiookami424]

Anyone picked up on the range error first time I seen miles higher than km

[@lookoutleo]

love your reviews :) love the charging ports :)

[@badrinair]

The entire charging experience.... a breeze.... . was drinking water when I saw that and had water come out of my nose!! :-D

[@90albert0]

Such a grandad car review. "Quick enough to go to Lidl" and "I can find the indicators ok"

[@whardyphotography]

This is what makes it so perfect 😂

[@reijerlincoln]

Bertie, it's called irony.

[@elektrotehnik94]

Hope the charging port gets opened more easily for the average grandad :D Otherwise, for a Chinese company and price, quite an alright car.

[@atonomical8489]

*Legend has it, the car even has electric windows*

[@curmudgeon1933]

@@atonomical8489 . 4:47. As Robert pointed out.

[@squalloogal]

Every time Robert does a quirky, silly voice, I smile 😊

[@jocelyndeguise]

Oh, God... don't encourage him, please !

[@ConstantThrowing]

Who ever decided on the quirk counter is a good conceptual edit fiend ❤

[@Rhanos88]

Hi! Great review!! Hyundai quotes the usable battery in their spec sheet right? Can you tell me how much the usable battery in the MG is? In comparison to kona 39.2 kwh, would you consider this a better car? They cost the same in my country. I know MG has more space and is practical, but that is not a priority for me. Thanks a lot!

[@antoniomoldovan]

Love the review, everything you need to know, or a normal driver need to know. Not to in depth not to simple. To be honest I would love to see more. Great 👍👍👍👍👍

[@francesconicoletti2547]

ANTONIO MOLDOVAN nah , needs to go to the track to see how many times it can be launched before the battery overheats. Really important when picking up the laundry. 🤫

[@antoniomoldovan]

@@francesconicoletti2547 Well my friend yes that's correct but if you care about your laundry that much definitely should have with you a fire extinguisher as well 🤭 and in the MG more then enough space for it🤫

[@matthewmorgan2381]

Will it be in the USA? I want a Model X or Y but this seems like a better value!

[@peterclewes7073]

Did you comment on what type of heater it is or the battery cooling / heating system Robert.

[@Noudso]

Great review, thanks! Also, can anyone tell what song is playing around the 4 and 13 minute marker? Tried Google and Shazam but they don't recognise it.

[@barryhaeger4284]

Quirky review Robert but just a comment on the Charge Port I think you find you struggled firstly to remove the CCS covers because they'd been inserted in the incorrect order after the previous charge and secondly when you replaced them although you inserted the DC cover first you inserted the Type 2 cover upside down! Whoever thought CCS should have those rubber bungs anyway. TBH, I thought the way the grill pops out and up was going to be horrendous, but in practice stand a little back from the front and it isn't; although a little bit of LED lighting illuminating the charge port would be a nice touch rather than the pulsating LEDs in the MG badge during charging an opportunity for another Quirky Comment missed. It looks as if you were driving an early press car as customer cars and the Demo cars in dealers now seem to have more responsive Infotainment system. Pity you didn't explore the "MG Pilot" as it has lots of goodies like MG's version of Pro-Pilot and is brilliantly competent lane following etc

[@blackpool321]

Love the music

[@Ken.Howard]

From Australia: I was looking at getting the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV when I accidentally came across this car. So I went for a test drive yesterday. Loved it. Disappointed that it doesn't have all the cameras like all new cars nor cllimate control but apart from that, AND the low range (263 kms), it's spot on. If I do buy one, being as a designer (I design toys and games - I made the MasterChef game and the Huggie Snuggle teddy bear to name a couple), I would immediately make a front bonnet boot compartment for it to store the cables and such. Why keep them in the back? There's plenty of room for me to get something blow moulded to fit and leave the bottles still accessible.

[@aperturefpv6327]

We test drove one a few weeks ago - couple of quirks we noticed were that the drive mode and regen settings reset to Normal and level 3 every time you turned the car off and each time you turned it on the stereo seemed to be on full volume. Were we unlucky with the one we drove, or are these quirks across the range?

[@yt_Ajay_]

Hey, doesn't this car look just like a Mazda?

[@rocketman4315]

Ajay It does look exactly like the previous gen CX-5!!!

[@Cappellano]

Ah yes , thought it looked like another car but couldn’t place the brand!

[@SlosII]

yes, except for the proportions being a little bit off and the wheels being too small

[@obibrenbenobi]

And the controls inside also look oddly familiar... hmmm wonder what that might be

[@johnnodge4327]

@@rocketman4315 I suspect it's a copy of the CX5. Shame it doesn't have the face of latest gen.

[@elektrotehnik94]

Never saw it mentioned, soo... DC charging speed and onboard charger speed? :D that seem like important statistics to me :D And how quickly does the charging rate tapper off when DC quick charging? :)

[@vladzis]

7kW internal, 70kW CCS

[@neilrussell-bates4077]

Love your review Robert, I wish motoring shows on TV would sometimes have more "normal" people on rather than just car journalists. I really related to the bit where you were trying to navigate around the car options with no idea about what half of them are....I think that is the case for a lot of people. I love my e-Kona, but I have only just found out after four months that there is a setting where I can see the current tyre-pressure....but getting back to where that is.....hopeless and the manual doesn't help much on that either. I think your reviews of ICE cars would be just as entertaining for the same reason, but i am not suggesting for one moment you should do them!

[@ChrisBachmannHoCoMD]

Robert doing his best Doug DeMuro impression with the quirks.

[@christophermaitland4818]

New series of Red Dwarf!??

[@evguy2154]

The car you drove was a pre production car. My car has done just over 500 miles and is recording 3.9 mile per kwh As always great review. thanks

[@elektrotehnik94]

So, what version of the car do you have? And how do you know this was a pre-production car?

[@evguy2154]

@@elektrotehnik94 pre production cars have black ends to the stalks, there are a few others but that's a quick way I have the exclusive in blue

[@evguy2154]

When I say pre-production I am pointing out this is not I consumer car. It one of the demo cars 19 plate registered June 2019. Expect the software was updated on the customer cars

[@MattHill303]

The CCS connector should also be easier to use on production cars, on the pre-prod car I had a go with the connector was recessed into and to the left of the hole which made getting the rubber bungs out a right old pain.

[@ChocolateFrog]

3.9miles per kw is even more erroneous than 17.7 miles per kWh.

[@markymark7795]

Cracking review, keep them coming

[@johnhaynes9910]

An informative and amusing car review, all good fun.

[@anahatamelodeon]

Question not answered in this video, but nice to know (from UK MGCC web site) "Water-cooling manages the battery temperature allowing frequent rapid charging and optimum range whatever the weather. " So that's a big improvement over the 2019 Nissan LEAF and at a lower price.

[@latchie8893]

And still over thr 2022 leaf which still hasn't done this

[@chrisphillips1324]

Perhaps you could get Johny to do the MG ZS EV as well This was a bit too jokey with not enough info. for a five day experience

[@thehitter97]

true

[@159church]

Chris Phillips I totally agree ,didn’t do it justice more akin to a top gear review.

[@logicalChimp]

Yes, and no - I think it had enough information for one set of viewers, even if it didn't have the level of background research that Johnny usually brings. About the only thing missing that was fairly important (imo) was details on the charge rate (what level CCS, how long to 80%, etc). Other than that, I can't think of anything I need to know that wasn't covered... which isn't to say there isn't anything I'd like to know, but most of it isn't essential. This review had enough information for me to decide to put it on the short-list of cars to consider if/when I finally sell my current car and get a replacement.

[@shonunezekiel]

here you go Chris, a little bit more content and zero jokes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWqrqph5lrCdn7M

[@francesconicoletti2547]

Nah , I didn’t need to fast forward through 5 minutes of raving about bumper design & headlight shape and references to cars I have never heard of before the content starts. This is good.

[@Slugsie1]

Given the platform itself seems pretty solid and it's mainly got quirky controls/interface for the media/display part is there any news on if it has any form of OTA update capability?

[@peterwundersitz3715]

Does your golf bag and buggy fit and what about all the mud and grass that accumulates on the golf stuff?

[@LasseThomsen]

A bit quirky, but I think we will see quite a few of these quirky automobiles driving around quirky UK lanes soon...

[@minuslr]

The 30 grand EV has become the 20 grand EV

[@Kniffel101]

This is quite the quirky episode! :D

[@Tom-cn4cm]

More of this! Give us more car reviews with Robert!

[@klivekussler4496]

Put some silicone spray on those rubber charging covers , sorted

[@adamlytle2615]

I kind of want GM to revive the Pontiac name for an EV line, starting with this re-badged as a Vibe. Provided they iron out the quirks.

[@db-mp2of]

Pontiac Trans Am EV ;)

[@user-jh6vt8vx4v]

@@db-mp2of Fiero EV. Lets do that.

[@akomthegirl]

Getting ours in march hopefully cant wait even tho the charging port is stupid i think its a amazing car for an amazing price.

[@jondawnjoshuahutson1877]

Rob, love the channel, do you think the service costs of an electric car are worth covering with a service package?

[@grendelum]

*KERS* = kinetic energy recovery system

[@mrnixie]

KERS = Kan't even reliably stop

[@fintrollpgr]

Having a boot without a ridge I am looking forward to have one soon. As things just keep falling out of the back....

[@bellshooter]

feature!

[@shroomyesc]

You driving with the boot open or?

[@fintrollpgr]

@@shroomyesc Ofc not, it is just every time I open the back that things fall out. Even on flat ground if things somewhat shifted. Already lost a few things because I did not notice and a few things broke also (bottles love crashing on the ground).

[@renaldoaggrey7060]

Do electric cars usually have all that stuff at the front don't they usually have extra storage there or a battery? also is the car all wheel drive?

[@Dave_Br]

How does it ride over broken road surfaces and potholes? Do the rear seats not fold flat?

[@Knapweed]

I'm not fussy, it does 0 - 60 and that's good enough fer me.

[@benholroyd5221]

So I heard "Apparently Aldi have very similar air blowers" Which doesn't seem as much of a compliment as 'Audi'.

[@MarkWheadon]

Well it's better than Lidl air blowers - can't get enough flow through Lidle air blowers..

[@zakwoods3711]

Great review. I work at a MG dealership and have one of these cars. Has everyone talking!

[@LarsPallesen]

FullyCharged's video editors are better at picking appropriate background music than just about any other car show.

[@thenerd6192]

Wow, Robert is always blindingly positive about every EV he reviews, no matter how compromised, but even he couldn’t hide his disappointment with this one, despite the positive spin he put on it!

[@That1ufo]

It still looks/sounds like he wants one !

[@brooksietyper]

I thought he was far too positive. Infotainment system looks terrible. It’s just Chinese tat with no originality looking like a Mazda. The only reason why there are so many pre-orders is the lack competition at the bottom end of the market.

[@CorwynGC]

@@brooksietyper Perhaps price is more important than 'infotainment'.

[@brooksietyper]

CorwynGC infotainment is something you use every time you use a car, yet it seems to be the first thing car manufacturers save money on. There’s nothing more frustrating than a slow to respond touch screen.

[@CorwynGC]

@@brooksietyper What would you prefer that they save money on? Serious question. Now, I am a huge fan of music in my car, but my first car didn't come with any radio. At all. First thing I fixed.

[@thepro08]

for the price fukin amazing, imagine in 5 years....

[@diziet_sma]

Love the ending!

[@stephenfry2630]

Great review of a realistic EV! And the City of Bristol appears to be a good test route! :-)

[@russvhill2]

A disappointing amount of information here Robert if you've been driving the car for five days. My wife thought the video was fun, as a build up to Jonnie doing a proper review, but Jonnie never appeared. How was the heating/ventilation, apart from the seats being sticky? How good were the driving lights? How many of the quirks you mentioned up front were the result of you not reading the flipping manual? I agree the charge port cover is rubbish, but no other reviewer has had that much trouble with the rubber charge port bungs. Maybe they're not meant to be hammered in with your fist? Can you charge the car at home when rain is splashing into the exposed lower terminals? Oh, and my wife thought we aught to increase our Patreon contribution :)

[@andymccabe6712]

There are plenty of tedious formulaic geeky reviews all over KZbin! Just chillax and enjoy!! Why the f*** is everyone so analytical and critical. It's just a CAR! And this just KZbin.....

[@crjmccc]

Heating is great - although no matter what setting you have it on, it manages to blow right in to your eyes. Aircon makes a very odd whooshing sound every 30 seconds that will either annoy you to death, or you'll put up with it(never get used to it though, its quite distracting). Driving lights are better than average, DRL are fantastic and look great too, very bright DRL. One thing not mentioned, the MG fitted mats in the front tear loose from their fittings after about a week and slide all under the pedals.

[@nikhildrao227]

163 Mi = 145 kms ???????

[@pawefiett2468]

It's actually 262 km

[@Divadosaurus]

That's kwirkometres.

[@MartinLV.]

😂😂😂

[@fullychargedshow]

Thanks, noted! You're right, 163 miles is more like 262 km.

[@333Socks]

Could we have a review on e-cars with the loading of Mobility Scooters in the boot, please? My partner uses a folding scooter and I have some problem loading that thing in our 508. Not getting any younger. Thanks.

[@Patrick-pt5bm]

Did I miss something? How do you know if it is charging properly or not? Is there a light to show charging? I saw something on the left of the charging ports, but couldn't make it out.

[@chrisp7214]

The large MG badge on the front 'Pulses" when it.s charging.....looks better at night.

[@spekhans]

Looks a lot like the first gen of the Mazda CX 5!

[@James-xr7pb]

They have a theme of strange unit calculations in this video. xD

[@DiscoFang]

Can't resist the apt comparison and similarity of unit confusion with the grammar of homophone confusion. Is it lack of care or lack of knowledge? When they're confused their confusion is there for all.

[@James-xr7pb]

@@DiscoFang You say either and I say either; You say neither and I say neither; Either, either, neither, neither. You like potato and I like potahto; You like tomato and I like tomahto; Potato, potahto, tomato, tomahto; So if you like pajamas and I like pajahmas; I'll wear pajamas and give up pajahmas! xD

[@DiscoFang]

James P .. Or just edit your comment and then pretend you're blasé about it.

[@James-xr7pb]

@@DiscoFang If you comment about someone's grammar, you mean for them to correct themselves. But then you get offended when they do, you're commenting to get hurt. :/

[@jakjan1]

a joy to watch, thank you

[@faisalyaqoob4681]

What about cabin noise? Does it have acoustic windshield?

[@suraj219]

Where are these japanese manufacturers, wake up

[@amogus694]

Busy making hydrogen and hybrid cars

[@immersiveparadox]

iii mmm That’s really stupid actually. I hope they just don't go out of the competition because the world is now about EVs.

[@db-mp2of]

@@immersiveparadox The Japanese are not known for innovation, they will wait a gen or so to come and play Hope for their economy, not too late

[@barrierodliffe4155]

Japan is busy making more expensive cars that are not as good. They make the Nissan Leaf, too expensive and rather poor in many ways then there is the small, heavy, expensive Honda E that has no room or range.

[@nikhildrao227]

Quirks Huh..... Where are the features.. **wink**wink**

[@DanielBull]

The boot floor height is actually upwards adjustable to make it the same height as the seats when folded and reduce the lip. Also I agree the charging jack isn't ideal but the rubber boot is in two parts and in that order because when you home slow charge overnight you only use the top half so you need the bottom sealed.

[@backacheache]

Can it tow? We need a little more capacity for camping ⛺