9 months with a MG ZS EV - CHEAP RUBBISH or SURPRISINGLY AGREEABLE?

[@bill2960]

I have now covered. 115000 miles in mine 4 years old. Only real gripe I had was Mg failed to honour the warrantee when the front flashing badge failed at 78000 mile took 2 weeks for the dealer to see it in that time was over the 80000 . Now at 115000 I start to see battery degrgation Ie slow recharge on rapids. And loss of power at ranges below 20 mile. Ie wont drive over 50 mph find I have to always now drive in Eco mode to keep the range I need . But gently. It is doing well

[@ModernHeroes]

That’s pretty interesting - have you had anyone do a SoH check on it? Saw James from Cleevely saying their MG5 with over 100k has a very high SoH still. Has it had all the software updates?

[@christophertait1257]

Thanks for the video. I bought my ZS EV last June over here in France, I replaced my 2004 MG ZS MK2 Diesel for it !. I've done nearly 7000 kilometres in mine and it has been perfect. I had my car in for the 1st year service last week at MG PARIS and they updated the BMS etc and replaced the steering column also, I had told them of a ticking noise I was getting. The service was done perfectly and the small repair was undertaken with professionalism! . One more year of EV ahead of me and I am loving it !

[@adl6907]

Channel with no content, paid bots

[@nickhunter2373]

Just add to my previous post. I have a MG ZS EV first registered Jan2021 used every day has no covered 24500 miles. Like the comments made all-ready made the infotainment system could be better, even with the update this is not the best system but for the price is it acceptable. I have had no major issues even though I cover above average mileage. Over all very pleased

[@davidpearn5925]

In Australia a KZbinr had his upper steering uni-joint/shaft replaced after his diagnosis being ignored by the dealership initially. The new part has a Bosch/made in China tag on it. The SAIC/VW/Audi joint arrangement convinces me that ours is effectively a brilliant value VAG rip-off the long we own it. Love your work and impressed with your ability to talk without umming ahhing and erring .

[@ModernHeroes]

Video editing is an amazing thing 😂

[@davidpearn5925]

@@ModernHeroes ahh well not a political future for you then ?

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Why would it be a rip off? Bosch make their components in China.

[@chrishyde1216]

Top notch and helpful review, which covers points that most others miss. I like that you give a review from the practical ownership perspective, including the dealers which is an important aspect not normally covered.

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

Interesting seamless jump from Right hand drive to Left hand drive at 3:05 and back again at 3:35 (and a couple of times later on) :)

[@BobSmith-ui4qu]

The buildings in the background are the same.

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

@@BobSmith-ui4qu yes, but on opposite sides. its a great trick if he can utilise to create a scene talking to himself :)

[@tooflesstesla]

Good, informative video! Thank you. I really really like this car for its price point. I drove it for a week in Australia and loved it; apart from some of the software niggles and satnav mistakes. As a Tesla owner, I think the MG ZS EV is value-for-money and has features that even my Model S does not have such as the blindspot indicators on the wing mirrors, great all-round visibility, heated seats, and rear window wiper. Also, the 7-year full warranty is fantastic! I consider the MG ZS EV to be an ideal second EV for me; and I also recommend it to anyone who is considering an affordable family EV.

[@CaiSpidox]

Thanks for the little progress report review. I test drove one at a toyota place, and i loved the test drive, i currently have an Auris and i was surprised how good the MG felt. I drive about 30 miles to work an back on mixed hill roads goid half hour journey. Its a big change so i began feeling a bit of cold feet. Your overall words have convinced me ill be fine at least in thoery haha

[@bordersw1239]

I think you’re reviews are excellent - honest and informative. Too many other KZbinr reviews are biased as they know they won’t get other models to try if they talk down their test cars. Still driving my 7 seater diesel, which - strangely I bought from Thompson 1st 5 years ago. Just waiting for infrastructure to increase to,cover the whole of the U.K. I reckon the government could sort out the entire country for the money they spent on 14 F35 fighter jets !

[@terryelston9362]

I to have had my ZSEV nine month on a 70 plate. Done 6500 miles with no problems. Good value for money

[@grahamtoyn2912]

I would like to recomend my MG dealer ,They are NT Shaw of Louth in Lincolnshire.I bought my zs ev from them last march and I have had no issues except for the laggy infotainment system but the car is going in next week for a software update. NT Shaw have been very courteous and have been very proactive in having all the past updates that MG have sent out.I totally agree with you that this is a great car for the money.PS I always like watching your videos ,keep them coming as they are very informative.

[@michaelvanderlubbe8796]

This is good to know as we are leasing and we are in Louth 😊

[@bathfun]

Thank you for making the video, I do enjoy your honesty.

[@ModernHeroes]

Thanks for watching!

[@mgjohn8534]

This for me is your most informative MG ZS EV appraisal on KZbin to date ... probably. As I may not have seen them all. Did not know there was a n MG Dealership in Stroud. Thanks for that heads up. Not since the old Wicliffe Motor company moved over to Nissan and others some ten odd years ago. Also probably explains why I'm seeing more and more new Chinese built MGs when out and about locally in Gloucestershire and further afield, including your one.. Speaking to my immediate next door neighbour who has one and others, car consumers like them.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

The MG ZS EV is absolutely great for city commute. Even I recommend this car for those who want a cheap, good value, practical EV for city commutes. It lacks automatic climate control air con but that's ok if you commute around town.

[@leesmart1971]

Really pleased you fixed the audio and uploaded again. Started the first version and had to give up. I really appreciate your unbiased read-world opinion of the ZS EV based on actual daily use.

[@MarkGaudie]

I’m about to order the new 2022 version this week. Thank you for your honest review on this older model.

[@ModernHeroes]

The facelift car looks amazing - huge improvements in the areas that matter. Haven’t had the pleasure of a test drive yet but it seems to improve on a fair few of the issues I mention here!

[@alexandertodd4347]

Good update this. Very fair and really informative about the car. Have been eyeing these up as a replacement for my aging Prius so it’s good to hear the good, bad and ugly. Hope your journey with this stays as positive!

[@adminrpb7593]

Thanks for your honest review. It is very sad to hear about that AC, annoying chimes and honks and radio behaviour, and preheating/precooling issues that are mostly software problems. It is not that big deal in terms of money for the manufacturer, but it is a huge drawback and dealbreaker for a buyer who used to a nice and glitch-free Nissan Leaf experience.

[@alancarlyon3928]

I can't believe you got your car for 22 grand - which looks top of the range! I hope to receive my MG soon, which is bottom of the range for the price you paid for yours! looking forward to be owning this car! The video's of home owners electricity meter/s was interesting which I would advise new electric car owners to watch! (not one of your video's) I am not looking forward to the winter months as a lot of electric will be used to defrost the car! Maybe you could do a video on that subject next? Many thanks for the info you shared with us out here!

[@ModernHeroes]

They’ve been that kind of money for a while, only recently has the market gone a bit crazy. It’s not too bad in the winter - I did a video on winter range in the ZS, maybe worth a look.

[@streety78]

Thanks for your reviews on the zs ev. I have been watching ad I wasn't sure what ev to get as a first and budget wise.. I am due to pick up my ZS EV tomorrow (as per date of writing) and can't wait. Fully enjoy watching real reviews owner's helping and telling it as it is. I struggle as I have to use hand controls and have never seen a review of an EV with gand controls. Thank you so much for your video. I used Brown & Gammons MG in Baldock, Hertfordshire. So far been amazing especially with all the delays with cars. Thanks again

[@danielparrott8339]

Totally agree with this. Ours has just got on with it and worked perfectly. We got ours in Dec 2020, so needed the BMS update (but it is not the only car that has ever needed an update like this). In the last week, the steering clunk started happening, but again Nathaniel of Cardiff have been great and booked us in- again- it's not the only car to need an issue like this fixed. As far as range is concerned, we don't even worry any more for drives under 50 miles. We haven't done as much motorway driving, so tend to be a bit conservative. We recently did Newbury to S Wales- started at 97% charge and got home with 25 miles left (after 113 miles on the M4). Bjørn Nyland commented that the car fast charges very well indeed and I can confirm that is the case (BP Pulse charger was very fast). The only downside is that we have found Ecotricity are 100% unreliable- we haven't got one to work properly. TBH we just ignore them now when planning and use BP Pulse. One final point- we found we could make better mileage on the motorway with the cruise control off (which was a bit of a suprise).....

[@ModernHeroes]

Not surprised on the cruise control point - it doesn’t use regen to slow down so it’ll waste energy 😔. Charging is much faster with the latest BMS update - the older version my car came with (not the faulty one) wasn’t so great, very sensitive to starting state of charge. I’ll be covering this in a future video, hopefully demonstrating how much the new BMS has improved charging speeds!

[@nukzmilson4710]

Great delivery, very professional and honest. Thanks

[@alschannel]

Fair review.. I've had mine since Jan 2020 and have been lucky in that the only issue I've had has been the info tainment screen freeze, its happened maybe 3 times since I've had the car, and also not had the clicking steering either. I do have a creaky a pillar though so I'll get my dealer to check that out next time I go in. Speaking of my dealer I would highly recommend them..they are Chorley group in Burnley.

[@dgurevich1]

I moved to the MG ZS from a 2009 Lexus RX, and I can say It comes close to it. I was especially surprised by how good noise insulation it has compared to the old bus. It also has an excellent sound system that comes close to the Lexus. The only thing letting it down is lack of a sub. The only feature I miss is extendable sun visors.

[@paulholterhaus7084]

What is a Sub............Something You eat.?????............Paul

[@dgurevich1]

@@paulholterhaus7084 subwoofer, or a base speaker.

[@hseochin]

Agreeable on the lack of a real physical subwoofer...their virtual subwoofer feature doesn't help much in boosting the bass as from my experiences with it. Overall the audio bass quality i find it around the same if not only slightly better than those Meridian sound system in the Jaguar F-Pace i've experienced, which are unacceptably average to sub-average only ?!! So overall on the hi-fi sound system in MG ZS EV, nothing impressive here...only average rating to my expectations.

[@sweepsbestpal.1017]

Bought mine in 2021, had rear camera replaced as letting in water, otherwise no issues. Just had mot with no issues 19000 miles and it’s been ok. Aircon poor but no better in the Tesla’s I tried this week! Battery range now around 170 in eco mode and not using heater or aircon, a good town local driving car and very economical. Not sure if I will but another ev as depreciation appalling. Now valued at just over £11000! A good way to throw money away! 😭

[@danielparrott8339]

Just a quick update re: the steering on ours: they replaced the steering column and have called it in for a replacement steering rack as well. No quibbling necessary- no questions asked. Loan car provided. That's Nathaniel in Cardiff. It seems that the faults seem to be limited in number and fixable (rather than random and difficult to pin down). A refreshing change from the local VW dealers we have been involved with before.....we had VW Polo that the devil must have spat on- getting it sorted was nightmarish.

[@ModernHeroes]

Glad to hear it’s being sorted with minimal fuss - surprised it needs a rack too though 😳

[@danielparrott8339]

@@ModernHeroes I was surprised by that, unless they are just going for a "replace everything" so they aren't bothered with follow on problems.

[@robertalexandrubaba7065]

Beside the infotainment system, i am pleased by my Mg, drove 5.500 kilometres and my elecricity bill has gone up 100 euro, my other car, nissan qashqai would have spent at least 500 euro for that distance

[@martino9134]

Had a ZSEV now for 20 months, Infotainment I don't find that troublesome. It works fine for me on AA with a 4G Samsung. The in built-in tsat nav when I have used it is painfully slow to boot up but the display and guidance is much better than my wife's 2019 BMW system . Two things I'd wish it had :- a heat reflective front windscreen .and a built-in in 7 day timer for charging

[@timw1971]

Thank you for posting these EV videos and sharing your experience.

[@johnobrien403]

Went on carwow for a mg 5 sent us over to leeds, took it out for a test drive found it a little small, partner wanted to be higher car (suv) took out a MG ZS CONNECT LONG RANGE (pre reg £10500 off) and order it, new car one of the last with a sunroof. Love it

[@MrSensible2]

Nice vid so thanks. Honest, balanced & very informative. I'm going to hold off from buying an EV for a while. IMO, things still need to mature a bit more (both the car & infrastructure) for me to feel fully comfortable. I read a while back that MG are going to upgrade the battery of the ZS to 73 kWh with no weight penalty. I hope they do as it will make the ZS irresistible as a budget EV. For what it's worth, I would always favour a Chinese-built MG over a Tesla for the same reasons I buy Xiaomis & not iPhones.

[@jpkiwi8744]

Had a MGZS for 2 years now..never a problem .. great car..love it so much, 28,000ks Australia.

[@karlatkinson2065]

Mine is coming up to a year now so service booked at NT Shaw in Louth. Agree with pretty much all you say. I have rhe clicking in the steering, didn't really think much about it, so will mention it see what they say...... It came with comfort update on purchase but still can't charge on type 2 with doors unlocked.... see if that is done on service and will let you know of any other changes, updates applied on service....... Oh and free servicing as part of the deal so 'winner winner '

[@ModernHeroes]

Definitely get the steering looked at - I ignored it for a while too but the difference after the repair makes me wonder why I did!

[@markferris6675]

Hi, thank you for this update, had my MG ZS EV since Dec 2019, very pleased over all too. Had the pillar noise issue and under front dash and Horsham Car centre who cover jeep/ MG in Kent are very good. Have noticed the click/clonk noise with steering, hence I will be bringing this up with them, now you have raised it, fingers crossed they sort this for me too. Thank you very much!

[@Headgas]

Great video buddy been thinking about getting one of these !!! Also when using ACC do you just steer ?

[@ModernHeroes]

You can either use ACC which keeps you at a constant speed and you steer to keep yourself in lane or MG Pilot which holds your lane position too - you just need to keep a hand on the steering wheel then.

[@Headgas]

Thanks for the speedy reply I get foot cramps when driving long journeys so if I can just steer on motorways using ACC it would help massively also does It have a petrol gauge ? and do u charge it once a week when it gets low or just top it up nightly sorry for all the questions buddy but I am a total novice when it comes to electric cars 🤔🤔

[@andrewputman4299]

Another good vlog. Has helped me decide what my next car will be as I dip my toes into the world of EV. I regularly fo 100 mile round trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh for work. Not sure whether to lease or purchase. In Scotland interest free loans are available via the government as well as the EV grant.

[@ModernHeroes]

Difficult one to weigh up - the interest free loans in Scotland are a very compelling proposition so a lightly used car funded that way could be very appealing indeed!

[@electricvehiclelife]

Good review. I had to take my ZS to my local dealer in Swindon for a replacement door handle and it took 4 attempts for what should have been a simple fix. I'm also having issues with the AC blowing warm but they told me it was 7oC when they tested it but I cannot get it below about 20oC on any of the thermometers I have tried. I'm planning to take it to the dealer in Stroud for its first service to get them to check it again.

[@neilearl3874]

Very useful review. I may get an electric car in the next few months and I mainly do short local journeys and go to Oxford and Birmingham. I am driving a petrol SUV which is now nine years old and I am tempted to get an MG as they are not expensive and within my budget.

[@davidtaylor7525]

collected my 2021 mg zs ev 22nd august a week after found heater fan blower not working i would have thought all the controls would have been checked before handing over to me very poor service

[@ModernHeroes]

Seems to be quite a common problem this, the fan resistor is at fault. Would expect it to be picked up at PDI as you say, but it’s of course possible it has failed since.

[@ΓιαννηςΜαγαλιος]

Thank you very much mate for the review!Today I did a test drive and I was impressed. Tomorrow hopefully the car will be to my hands.

[@mwiltshire6431]

Over 200 mile range since updates, Bristol to Bournemouth and back and still have 60+ miles left, it's done 16,000 trouble free miles so far, love it.

[@ModernHeroes]

So you’re regularly seeing over 5 miles per kWh every time you use it? You must drive very economically!

[@johnweston1570]

thank you for another great informative video. I've had my mg5 since the end of January both the zs and the 5 are for the price very compelling both cars are great. good tip about the 10mm spanner i have one in the glove box just in case

[@MrAndrew941]

I’ve done 3000 miles in two weeks with my ID3, I regularly travel from Colchester to Edinburgh easily. Electric vehicles can do the long journeys with no issues. ⚡️⚡️

[@ianmusy8603]

How many hours did it take u to do your journey twice as long than a petrol car or phv car

[@TheAlien1974]

What's it like underneath have you checked yet for early signs of corrosion

[@Lot76CARS]

Great update, balanced and useful to know - what it offers at this price point is actually pretty good to be fair.

[@greglewis8843]

Another great vlog had ours since December only 1600 miles no issues so far will look at Thompson for service thanks

[@leoclarke6462]

Have they upgraded the defrosting etc? Done via an app?

[@ModernHeroes]

Nope, highly unlikely we’ll see this on these models.

[@terryhiso3757]

Ask if this MG car is OK for we plan to buy service vihicles for the family...please, give us hints on this...Thank you so much.. 🤗

[@keithgeorge7338]

Thanks. As good as any other car I have had. Driving experience is great. No more revving noise and clutch. So quiet going up hill and no change with load and great to take both feet off the pedals and relax in MG Pilot. Same issues as you, but I think a great build really. 1201 mile holiday to Devon was brilliant driving and so cheap. Drives the same with three grandchildren and chidseats. Cheers.

[@andrewgage6942]

I must admit, if it wasn't such a big car, it's one I would consider, as I live in town and only have a small parking space and very tight access, it's a bit too big for my needs, glad you like your car.

[@ModernHeroes]

I really hope more small EVs come to the market soon - MG are long rumoured to be working on an electrified MG3 which would be perfect for those in need of something smaller!

[@nickhunter2373]

I would recommend Acorn MG in Crewe for excellent Aftersales service

[@madonemt]

reassuring. just trading in my 40kw leaf for an HS PHEV (am being allowed to work from home post-covid so don't need a long ev range, longer trips are usually to north wales which is terrible for charging, and saving some money in the short term). Looks and feels amazing inside for quite a reasonable amount of money. was concerned with aftersales as although Nissan have resolved any issues I only ever been given a courtesy car once in the 4 or 5 visits (including servicing). This is despite being part of the 'Nissan promise' when I bought the car. I hope MG are better or it will be the first and last MG i buy.

[@ModernHeroes]

The HS PHEV looks lovely - I really wish they’d bring out a full BEV version. A cut above the ZS in terms of fit and finish, I feel (not that the ZS is bad!)

[@plasticcreations7836]

I thought about getting an MG ZS EV in 2020 when we last changed cars but I didn't even get a reply from the dealership when I tried to arrange a test drive. So Hyundai got my business. Ended up getting the Ioniq Electric

[@dougowt]

Interesting and positive update. I’m hoping MG will bring out a small hatchback, if they can add their current strong points to that segment, they will pick up a lot of new customers.

[@ModernHeroes]

💯. I am dying to see an electric MG3. I didn’t like the petrol version much but that was mostly due to the lacklustre engine.

[@danielparrott8339]

I reckon they could really clean up with an MG3 EV, as the engine is the weak link at present. Not sure if it would be viable to adapt.

[@ValmonteDcosta]

Does it come with a spare tyre ?

[@ModernHeroes]

Nope, just an inflation kit. There is a spare wheel kit available as an optional extra though.

[@redjohn20001]

You mentioned the MG5 towards the end of the video. It would be really interesting for you to do a comparison with the MG5 vs the ZS EV in the future. Thanks for the videos.

[@ModernHeroes]

I would absolutely love to get my hands on an MG5 for exactly this purpose!

[@Twistedpaolumu]

@@ModernHeroes Also check out Marvel R if you have the chance! I am torn if i should go with the ZS or pay up for a higher spec model especially for the mountain roads in norway and rough roads Also when we travel by car it can be 5+ hours of non stop driving with out petrol car and get about 6-800km on a tank

[@26DR715]

I Had one of the exclusive versions of the EV for about three months loved it but in the time it was back at the dealers 4 time, it broke down 6 time last two times was on the same weekend that was when i decided to get rid and go back to diesal not because i did not like the car i just needed something more realiable. Will be going back to electric at a later date but will be going back to a phev instead of full electric. The main fault i got was ev battery shutoff had this fault a few times dealer did change some part over the car which cost a small fortune just as well it was under Warranty. Other problem we had was when charging to the full 7.5hr including BMS we were still getting the red warning of charge your car slowly. Car did have all the latest updates on. Might just have been this car but could not take a chance. Would not tell anybody not to get one as i think for the money thee are nice looking ev's and do what it says on the tin.

[@ModernHeroes]

Does sound like you had a proper Friday afternoon car 😔 although those issues are not completely unheard of. I think the quality of the dealer plays a big part too, as it does for all marques. Glad you managed to get rid though - it can be very stressful being stuck with something you have no faith in!

[@trm6298]

Great video. Thanks very much. Have you tried squeezing it through a 6'6" road restriction?

[@ModernHeroes]

No problem at all, it’s pretty much bang on 6ft wide.

[@jamesknightreading]

You forgot to mention you can fit the steering wheel on either side. :)

[@hakuhaks310719851]

Are you serious!

[@timhancock6626]

@@hakuhaks310719851 Did you watch the video ? At one point it is transposed so it looks like he has put the steering wheel on the other side. There is a smilie after James comment which hints that he is NOT being serious, just pretending to be. It's a humorous comment. Seriously 👍

[@andrewhacker5034]

I'm looking at getting a new car to replace my old Smax. The MG is my favourite contender at the moment but looking at the Dacia Duster and Seat Arona as well. Petrol 1 litre not electric.

[@ModernHeroes]

That sounds miserable - MG’s petrol engines are awful.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Very good videos, watched a few recently, very logical arguments

[@oxaile4021]

Test drove this and was left with a pretty negative impression. I could not get the seat into a comfortable position, the steering wheel is too far and the pedals are too close. The suspension also feels very stiff and doesn't dampen bumps too well. I'm mainly comparing it to the BYD Atto 3 which is a bit more expensive but for that money you just get so much more car.

[@nikkipearsall8741]

I have really enjoyed your honest opinion about this car. I live in Australia and do wonder how it will perform in some of our higher temperatures!!

[@bellshooter]

Having come from a Nissan Leaf with the established dealership I have to say that MG have been marginally better, not tried to milk the maintenance cash cow, not particularly proactive, but react reasonably to issues.

[@tRx777]

Get any new MG undersealed ASAP !! These vehicles will rust in months have seen 7 in the last 10 months all starting to show signs of corrosion around sills and joints on underside plenty of underseal should save these bean cans for a few years !

[@dirtrally2.091]

Hello from Norway. Got my ZS EV one month now, drove 3000km and will recommend it too. I just got to love the comfort and the handling, as well as the range I get now in the summer. The one thing I would like sorted out is the energy-usage-calculator always start with 18.6 or so, as a standard kWh/100km value, and only does 0,1 even if the current value is far off, like descending a mountain and continuing in the valley. OMG it's like a count-down! Could have been better? I get 14.5 kWh/100km during my first 3000km.

[@pauld7827]

The comment about the climate control I guess relates to the spec of your car, mine a ZS EV Trophy connect long range, has climate control. Regarding winter driving, my winter range is rubbish! I guess because I do a lot of short journeys it's dropped well below 200 miles. I've just bought an OBD reader which arrived this evening, so I'm hoping I can check the batteries state of health. Regarding the dealers - my experience with Perkins hasn't been great. I've taken the car in for the steering click and it took a couple of visits before they tightened up something, it's not been doing it so much since. My dealer has also put their service prices up considerably! I was told when I bought the car, that the first service would be about £60, it was twice that. My second service was more than my 4x4, turbo petrol car! Watching the Cleevelly KZbin videos, seems that this is a bit overpriced and I'll be getting them to do my future services. Overall, I am really pleased with the car. as you say it's got some rough edges, but for the money it's great!

[@ModernHeroes]

This video refers to the mk1 ZS EV, not the later facelift model.

[@jonathanhammond3748]

Really good video series, enjoyed this update 👍👍

[@itsfahys]

There isnt a car on the road that is 100% reliable. As long as Service is good and responsive, them thats all most people need. Its another reason i like used cars, as theyve often had problems fixed. Tesla is a classic example, where customers have been in for multiple repairs so the 2nd hand owner is often getting a car in better condition than when it was new, at half the cost, that will likely last many more years.

[@bruceeyers9819]

Yes Ive done 9000km in NZ all good v happy

[@briananthony4044]

How have you found the dealerships. Fellow Kiwi in Ak thinking about purchasing one later this year

[@britishmalayasociety]

@@briananthony4044 Get it while the subsidy is still hot. All the Auckland ones I believe, are Tristram? I haven't purchased from them (went for the Tesla instead, they were pretty amazing, just the management there was terrible) but I did deal with them when I was looking. They were alright, nothing bad to say. The HS PHEV is pretty good too, more modern than the ZS EV.

[@georgenevy]

I'm thinking of buying a MG 5 EV, but I still don't know if I should do it. The price is way better that on a tesla or KIA but how much will this car last long term? I'm afraid that being a chinese brand I may have problems down the road.

[@tuc-dh4df]

My dealer, Wilcox in Wickwar were very good for steering motor problem. Recommend.

[@guilders69]

I am looking at buying one, I am in Australia & as of July the price has risen $1000 without warning. Also the additional cost of metallic paint has gone up by $200. It seems the low purchase price is just temporary & if a face lift version of the EV is released in the future, I would imagine that attractive price gap from the rest will reduce, only time will tell.

[@musclerent]

I wonder if anyone can help me. I've got the Excite version which I've owned for 6 months. My issue is the amount of motor and/or gearbox whine. I don't know if it my imagination but it seems to be getting louder. At 40 MPH is easy to hear and I have to say the whine is pretty audible at any speed except when you go so fast other noises drown it out. It's hard to quantify the amount of noise, but what are others experiencing?

[@ModernHeroes]

My car definitely has an audible amount of drivetrain whine but nothing I’d consider excessive (it’s far quieter than my 2013 Kangoo ZE which sounds like it’s in pain sometimes 😂)

[@musclerent]

@@ModernHeroes thanks for the reply. It's just a question of how much is too much I guess

[@ModernHeroes]

@@musclerent can only really recommend trying to drive another one to compare - I’ve seen this being discussed in the past with some owners suggesting the car is absolutely silent - says more about their hearing I suspect!

[@musclerent]

@@ModernHeroes I think you're absolutely right. Separately I've been offered pretty much the same money as I bought it for by a national company, so I'm considering getting the current MG5 as I'm seeing some brilliant deals coming through

[@ModernHeroes]

Which one, We Buy Any Car? Trade prices are very strong at the moment.

[@williamlumb1710]

Best MG dealer in Essex- Perkins of Rayne, Braintree, Essex.

[@richardstephenson7632]

The entertainment system seems to be an issue across the range. My HS exclusive has the same issues As for dealerships you are spot on. My dealer did all of my software updates for free. Iv heard stories of charges over £100 for these updates as they are classed as comfort and non essential. I highly recommend the home of MG, Longbridge in Birmingham Paul Rigby MG. A fantastic after sales service.

[@GrandThriftAuto]

Great honest and balanced appraisal, thanks. Oh and that switchable LHDRHD feature is especially brilliant, is that a factory option? 😉

[@ModernHeroes]

😂 that’s the optional “wannabe influencer pack” - only open to those that think they know how to edit a video to make it cool and edgy but actually haven’t the slightest idea what they’re doing

[@GrandThriftAuto]

@@ModernHeroes 😂 Just pulling your leg, it broke up the camera angles nicely 😊

[@cbromley562]

The ease with which the MG morphs between right and left hand drive, makes me think this EV will be excellent for those up-coming camping trips round France. Excellent critique, of what seems to be quite a compelling EV, especially at this price point.

[@BenjaminVestergaard]

With a 200km reliable range, I don't think it'd be my dream car, as most of my family lives 275km away. Anyway, I do believe that with a little flexibility in the schedule and a generous family that'd let me charge. It could be done. But you have no idea how much it'd mean to just have a tad more range. Edit: is there something like a powerbank available for cars: I mean, this car actually has space in the trunk, then I could just buy 2 and have one shipped to one of my family members.

[@artcoombs4674]

I wondered how come you went from a right hand drive car to a left hand drive one at 3 mins an 4 seconds ?

[@swedishsaabguy1808]

Thinking on buying on second hand, good review '

[@ModernHeroes]

They’re an absolute bargain now!

[@stephenfields6463]

Good honest thoughts mate, really pleased with our Zs ev had it 7 weeks now with no problems yet (while touching wood 😀) it does exactly what it says on the tin which fits in perfect with our lifestyle.

[@Reddylion]

nice

[@anthonyfoley3377]

I enjoyed your video, I have a question for you in your opinion would the 40 kilowatt battery be suitable for a Taxi or would I have to go to a higher kilowatt battery.

[@ModernHeroes]

All depends on your daily mileage, what kind of driving you do (all around town? Airport runs? a mix of both? Longer journeys at short notice?), how much downtime you have in a day where you could potentially charge and how much infrastructure is available to you. The MG5 has a bigger battery and seems to be popular for taxi use.

[@lawnjesus9895]

There’s a small ZS EV Taxi fleet in Vienna and the drivers don’t seem to have any troubles with them

[@KokoReko2]

Thinking of buying one second hand, do you know or recommend any software (ODB) that can read the car battery status? (Cycles, health, number of fast charges, etc)

[@ModernHeroes]

There’s not an app like LeafSpy but I’m sure you can get SoH out of it at least using a generic OBD dongle and an app like Torque Pro.

[@beardytechie4605]

It's very noticeable that regen is quite poor in winter when the car is very old. I almost never see an infotainment crash, maybe the developers have Samsung phones and do more testing. Buckingham & Stanley MG Cambridge are excellent. I don't know about the other MG dealer here.

[@atoopuk]

I just like to say thank you for your videos, I haven't purchased an MGZS yet I am really keen and it's nice to watch a video where someone is driving it constantly over a long period of time and report back any issues that they may have. I've been to my local MG dealer they let me sit in the car and play around with some of the bits in there but I don't like the instrument cluster with the needles for speed and battery. However, in the petrol ZS, it's all digital which I'm used to and it's got LED headlights. As you mentioned in this video hopefully the second version they may sort out the radio display and incorporate those extra bits we just have to wait-and-see... Thank you again for your videos

[@ModernHeroes]

LED headlights can be added albeit a little controversially - it’s technically an MOT failure to upgrade halogen to LED but they are a projector housing and give a perfect beam pattern with sharp cut-off so I’m not so worried 😉

[@floatybyboaty]

Is it true you have to 'lease' the Battery?

[@ModernHeroes]

No, not at all. Some early Renault Zoe, Kangoo and Nissan Leaf were battery lease (and possibly still will be if you buy them used) but there is no new EV sold in the UK with a leased battery.

[@RedBatteryHead]

As with many stealers, it's all about how they serve you and take things seriously. The ones that don't are also breaking down their brands unnecessarily.

[@ashtontechhelp]

Thanks for the informative user review. Please use manual focus, if possible. This will stop your camera hunting constantly. Generally I use auto to obtain focus, then switch to manual to lock focus. This is difficult to do on a phone, of course.

[@SMX815]

Great review & they look very appealing! They are reasonably cheap when compared to its competitors!

[@sambrooks7862]

I saw a 2018 model for sale last week for under 3 grand. Why would anyone buy a car that depreciates as fast as that? It's not an MG, it's cheap Chinese crap with a fraudulent MG badge on it.

[@nigelstrarup]

Hi there as you no I have had mine for 4 mouths now and can't fault it and I use it a lot got 1500 miles on it and love can you tell me now you turn the sensitivity down thanks Nigel 🤗🇬🇧🤠

[@ModernHeroes]

If you go into the Car section of the menu on the infotainment screen you’ll find settings for the forward collision warning and other driver aids.

[@nigelstrarup]

Ok thanks ☺️ Nigel

[@chrissscottt]

Interesting, another reviewer of this car said the parcel shelf clip had broken, plainly a defective part. The infotainment system also required a patch.

[@ModernHeroes]

The parcel shelf thing is ridiculously common. I’m sure the dealer would have sorted it but it seemed daft to take it in for it when a better quality clip was so inexpensive to source online. Not had the infotainment update yet - I guess I’ll get that at the first service.

[@bellshooter]

Infotainment better than your Austin Maxi , 🤣🤣🤣🤣, Austin Maxi had a space for a radio, with a swish plastic cover... Love it.

[@pikachus5m166]

Very spacious car back in the day. But 0-60 in 60 secs.

[@johnbrereton5229]

Austin Maxi was a brilliant car, the mini's big brother and the same ethos, more room inside than it looks from the outside . I would definitely buy one today if they were still made.

[@davidpowell2523]

had very good deal from Susan Ryder at Stoneacre MG in Spondon Derby. My ZS ev has been a great car, so far not a single problem, even the parcel shelf is fine!

[@joshualogan-ross5430]

Do you have any guidance or Info on reversing in your MG zs ev, just as my partner has just purchased one and struggles with reverse as as soon as it begins to move, it jolts rather quickly and she struggles with the speed of this. Do you have any advice... I'd give better suited advice from personal driving, but I haven't had a chance to test drive it myself due to broken legs

[@ModernHeroes]

No that doesn’t sound right at all, can’t say I ever noticed anything like that with mine.

[@tomer8385]

You recommend this car ?

[@derekscrivens5842]

Thank you for your honest vlogs , have been to Thomson first this week and they have given me a good quote on a new Mg zs ev exclusive

[@terryelston9362]

Terry hear again. Hot weather this week, air con not working. On for 2 mins then off fans aswell. Could happen to any car. Still like the car

[@ModernHeroes]

Another common issue it seems - blower resistor most likely. They should sort it fairly quickly.

[@dom1664]

Th I have had the parcel clip broken on my MG ZS twice in two years. Luckily I bought two from rimmers when it first happened.

[@richardsedorski1206]

Very good and interesting vid good balanced views.👍👍👍