New MG4 800 mile Scottish Road Trip Part 2 | Now Things Get Interesting...

[@stephenkopczyk2640]

Your videos are great, good honest car reviews 👍 I have my MG 4 on order and I can’t wait to get it now and enjoy the same experiences as you guys have had. Will look forward to the next road trip!

[@PlanetautoUK]

It's comments like this that warm our hearts, and makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for your kind words, Stephen. We look forward to hearing about your adventures in your MG4. Ben and Annabelle

[@jonbarker7259]

Thanks! Very interesting road trip in an EV that is one of my top 3 or 4 to buy! Where did you start you journey… not clear unless I missed it! Beautiful Scottish scenery.. superb! Range better than I expected! Very useful info, thanks! 😊 🔋👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Jon, our first ever Super Thanks - We started in Silverdale on the Cumbrian and Lancashire border, glad you enjoyed it. We have the X Power variant coming soon too, that’ll entail a road trip too 😊

[@raymondmcgaghey7710]

Great video loved both parts. Thanks to you both

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Raymond for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it.

[@zx85]

0:27 DOOP! I'm already an Annabel fan 🎶 😀 Just got myself an MG4 so these reviews are very helpful.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s great to hear, @zx85 - which trim and colour did you choose? I’m listening to Doop now, 😂 😂 gotta be done 👍

[@zx85]

@@PlanetautoUK Not often that Charleston bothered the charts, and it never gets played on the radio these days 😁😁😁 We went for an ex-demo volcano orange XPOWER.. easy to spot in a car park and outstandingly quick! I'm enjoying your other reviews.. I'd be interested to know what you've chosen as your daily drive.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Oooo, XPower! Nice 😍 Have you seen our road trip in the green one? Our daily drive is currently between a classic 1991 Mercedes Benz W124 coupe and a 1999 3 door Honda Civic.

[@zx85]

@@PlanetautoUK ohh now they are driver's cars.. respect! Yup.. I think that's how I discovered your channel - I really enjoy your enthusiasm and insight.. you are a great team 👍🏻

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for your kind words, @zx85. we love what we do, and it's great that it comes across.

[@paulspratt362]

Sorry, I forgot to say how useful this video was, especially your experience of the cars range and the finding and use of charging points.

[@PlanetautoUK]

😊

[@davidgrea]

Brilliant road trip no drama just get on with it well done lovely car cheers from Ireland.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for the kind words, Conor. Glad you enjoyed it. We love going on road trips *A

[@car_babble]

Great video guys. What a car this is!!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, yes a motoring adventure and half in a fantastic vehicle.

[@deedknerr1997]

I just got my 4 ordered. Impatiently waiting to get it. Looking forward to my first road-trip through my countryside in Northern Germany.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’ll be a road trip and a half Deed, enjoy and keep us posted, here’s to the time just flying by, thank you

[@stevews]

how is it going with you mg4? have you posted your road trip in Germany yet?

[@PlanetautoUK]

We have the next MG4 coming in late Summer Steve, more then 😀

[@franky_lion54]

Beautyful People,Beautyful Roadtrip,Beautyful Car.Amazing👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Franky 🌷

[@franky_lion54]

@ Please,thank you.Greetings from Austria 😄

[@PlanetautoUK]

@franky_lion54 yay - thank you for watching we’ve lots of cool road trips, enjoy your stay 😻

[@yannigbeyet4857]

What a great roadtrip ! What about the heating settings and weather conditions during your journey ? It looks cold ;)

[@PlanetautoUK]

It was relatively mild bar the heavy winds at the top of the Cairngorms, we used demisting as needed, heated seats at points too, if possible we’d had have the windows down a touch, but that hammers the mics, thank you Yannig 😊

[@andrewh7713]

Great second part, thanks. Any chance that you will do a Euro EV road trip? It would be good to get an idea of how charging goes in France, Spain etc.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Now that’s an idea 💡 thank you Andrew - thank you 😊

[@1961geegee]

Or to Italy via grand Saint bernard pass

[@PlanetautoUK]

Oo the possibilities are endless geegee

[@darwinsfish]

Agree about rotary dials - so much better than touch screen pressing.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes Andrew we love proper buttons and rotaries, the old school rules

[@johnlumb1078]

Well I am on the fence about ordering an EV but this may have swayed me. I have family on Fraserburgh, Scotland a round trip of 1260 miles then add in a few runarounds I am sure it would be about 1700miles. I love the orange btw. Thanks for a normal road test, enjoyed it. What maps do you use for the chargers?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it. We use the Zap-Map App. It's got loads of info on it on top of location - like pricing (it's obviously not fool proof, as it does need user interaction, and if no-one has checked in at a location, it may show that a charger hasn't been used in several months, making you wonder if it's broken. We had this quandry with Dundee Tesco charger. It hadn't been used in ages, so we charged somewhere else. When we got to it, the charger seemed fine!) Some EV's now have their own systems built into the SatNav or their own App. *A

[@johnlumb1078]

@@PlanetautoUK many thanks for the great reply, unfortunately I saw your review of the Qashqai and liked the look so much I am now wondering about the EPower accenta premium so many choices (limited to the motability scheme sadly or not)

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’re aiming to have one of those on review soon, they do look good, like you say lots of choice nowadays, thank you John

[@alanruizphotography]

Love your review. Can you explain the numbers on the regenerative braking please? I noticed it goes negative.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Alan, negative is when it’s regenning charging the battery and positive is when it’s using the battery in a nutshell.

[@TheFutureLooksBright.77]

the more reviews I watch about the MG4, the more convinced I am that the MG4 is the best value for money. what appeals is either the Extended range Trophy 203bhp or the Xpower 430bhp. at the moment I drive a VW but will definitely choose the MG next time I change cars.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’ve just driven X Power and it’s 430 bhp 😀 if you’d like to see the review or road trip shout - thank you Startklar - MG4 across the board impresses however

[@paulspratt362]

Looking at your useful display of charging times I notice for the use of a home 2.2kw 3 pin charging, it says in brackets (emergency). Is this just refuring to the long charge time of over 20 hours, or is there any danger of drawing 13amps from a standard wall socket?? I do very little mileage, so charging the car overnight, every night would probably be my best option.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hi Paul, it’s now listed as that - we presume it’s due to the lengths it takes rather than anything more sinister, we always home charged until we had our Type 2 installed, and you’re welcome - thank you for the kind words.

[@rikkiola]

Loved watching these, thank you. Made me really excited for my Holborn Blue MG4 on order (delivery March), would love to take it to Scottish roads one day

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Rikkiola, nice colour, March will be a good month, keep us posted on your adventures 😀 and if you do get an mmb great whilst charging ⚡️

[@EdwinaLondon]

So torn between this & the orange. Not long now!!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Which are you going to go for Edwina?

[@vvgbnm]

What sort of acceleration do you usually go for on road trips, I guess 'power %' wise? Also do you keep to 60mph or do 70mph on the motorways?

[@PlanetautoUK]

I vary it, as we drive a classic Mercedes it’s anything from a gentle drive to full on hot hatch b road driving if the traffic conditions permit. Primarily it’s normal flow of traffic with the odd overtake or launch - Motorways, flow of traffic the faster better well over 60 due to cars not knowing how to let vehicles out.

[@alansimpson835]

I really enjoyed this. Arriving in Inverness in "range profit" is pretty good too, considering how hard it is to do a constant speed on the A96. That hill going south out of Inverness on the A9 is a beast too. Also really enjoyed that you managed to capture the old Forres Little Chef at 12.03 I feel like this is the trip you need to put all EVs on test through for a proper standard of comparison

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Alan, it certainly encompasses a range of conditions and interesting roads, we just needed the cold to tick every box.

[@nielsjunker1487]

Great video first time on your channel beautiful Scotland would love to visit one day 😉 respect from Denmark.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for visiting Niels, it’s well worth the journey.

[@KD__.]

The more I see them the more I like them... Must be the best value ev out at the mo 👍🏻

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, it likely is, thank you K D

[@KD__.]

Not me

[@tyronehollow2321]

the distance of 772 miles at a cost of £98, is that based on service station costs?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Not all service stations, included pod points and Tesla too Tyrone

[@tyronehollow2321]

@@PlanetautoUK ah that’s cool then. Our Trophy LR arrives in a couple weeks, one of the best test drives I’ve done!

[@PlanetautoUK]

They’re fantastic, keep us posted Tyrone and thank you.

[@petefletcher984]

Great review, really enjoyed both parts, we love Scotland, hope to get back ourselves sometime. Ben and Annabel have a lovely Christmas and New Year, you deserve a break. Pete and Jan Fletcher

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, Pete - glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you and Jan a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄 Ben & Annabelle

[@karlclark9794]

A superb video. Extremely informative. Really enjoyed watching both parts. Plus done by two superb people giving an honest down to earth excellent review. Brilliant ...

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you very much for the kind words, and giving such positive feedback, we love what we do.

[@philipburrell9457]

Are the charging cables save from being stolen when in a public charging area.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hello Philip, when connected to the vehicle, yes.

[@grahamtoyn2912]

A great video guys,looking forward to your next video of the MG4.I have the Trophy myself and have had no oil leeks either.It was in the dealers last week to have the modified gearbox breather fitted.Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you both. 👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s excellent news - enjoy it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄🎉

[@adamjessup1948]

Great video again both. Fantastic scenery as well!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, Adam - glad you enjoyed it. *A

[@sammybuddy8584]

So how much roughly does it cost from 0 to 100 charge ?

[@PlanetautoUK]

On which type of charger? and at home or out? It affects the price considerably Sammy 😊

[@KungFUcat10]

Please explain regen breaking.. mine is due sept ... I Google it, and it makes no sense

[@PlanetautoUK]

In a nutshell when the slows down detects a vehicle, brakes etc it recharged the battery. Hope this explains it Cat

[@RBcymru]

Nope Tesco its 50p per kwh on rapid charger. How was the car set up ? Aircon on or off while driving ? Pre heated the car ? Trip m/kwh ? Motorway at 70 mph ?

[@PlanetautoUK]

It was this price in October … these were all addressed - bar Km

[@dainispozins4172]

The arrival of the MG4 electric hatchback on the car market is a big step towards price parity with ICE vehicles...In addition, brand snobs should remember that an expensive price does not always mean a good product, because often car manufacturers mask poor design or a poorly organized overpriced production process behind an expensive price...Let's see how the MG4 works over a slightly longer period, say - 60,000 miles...! Then the real working potential of this electric car will be visible...! Anyway, it's off to a good start...

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is indeed, Dainis. It’s going to be interesting seeing where MG go next…*A

[@udomprepraem3117]

Having gone through your interesting reviews I will be madly in love with this model from MG

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Udom 😀 it’s pretty lovable

[@mattsbeamer]

Loved the second part of the road trip. HAha, that was so odd, hearing myself on the phone. So many features which really looked good. Seeing you travel around the UK, really does make me miss home. Oh, that drive by bit made me laugh, because it seemed like you had a very cool loud horn trying to scare everyone :) you need to fit a train horn on the civic, lol Cheers

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Matt, we’ll have to do something similar when you’re here

[@mattsbeamer]

@@PlanetautoUK that would be awesome :) :D

[@andytipping70]

can i ask about the "bump" just on top of the steering column - looks like its blocking the view of the drivers screen. - what is it?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Driver sensor, monitors face- we cover this in our review coming over Christmas, thank you Andy

[@nepean9]

Does this car has charging preparation system like tesla?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, MG4 has intelligent battery heating enabled in infotainment

[@nevillechant27]

Fantastic guys thanks for taking us with you

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s a pleasure, Neville! Glad you enjoyed it. *A

[@nevillechant27]

You should come to glastonbury Somerset

[@PlanetautoUK]

It's on our bucket list

[@TheMisterB2u]

Map screen looks very clear to read,is that Google maps or MG's maps you are using?I note EV sales have slowed slightly.I think people are having doubts before committing.Could be the fact that,car tax coming and folk are worried electric charges are going to continue skyward.Also public charging points not working,or a queue. Technology is great ,but it's the cost factor that most people consider the most important,so (like myself) not jumping in until the dust has finally settled!

[@sailingoctopus1]

An EV is still significantly cheaper to run and with the MG4 you are not paying a purchase price premium. If EV sales falter because of the tax changes then the next government will rescind the tax, as the commitments made at Paris are predicated on a transition to EVs; failure to meet Paris commitments will be very expensive.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We used Waze as it gives us real time updates and info about speed cameras. Let’s lots to think about in terms of taking the leap into full EV, isn’t there…

[@PlanetautoUK]

Good point, Chris. It’s just really annoying having to wait for the back and forth to take place

[@davidmarshall5596]

Just watched the review through again to take in the excellent scenery 👌 the car itself looks good value compared to its rivals so that might just help to stem the rising prices of vehicles which at the moment is ridiculous..the 2nd hand car market prices are crazy with dealers asking as much for 3/4 year old vehicles as they were worth when new..its utter madness! Annabelle on top form spoiling the economy figures with esplanade antics😆 excellent review by planet auto 💯👌

[@PlanetautoUK]

That is utter madness! The cost of things is just outrageous right now, isn’t it. So glad you enjoyed Part 2, David. We had a real blast taking the MG4 up there. We’ve missed spending time in Aberdeen, so it was fantastic being back 😍😍 *A

[@flaw3dgenius222]

£21 to go from 58% to 97%? This seems really expensive? Does it cost more to run a car like this say compared to a Golf?

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s cost effective with a Type 2 say a home charger otherwise with the cost of electric it’s similar, Genius, thank you

[@flaw3dgenius222]

@@PlanetautoUK My lease on my Leon is up in March and been looking at the MG4. Sadly i live in a flat so no driveway/charge... its a shame its everybit as expensive if not run charging cars up. Looks like il be sticking with petrol/1 min refuels for 8 next 3 and a half years. Great vid teally enjoyed it.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Genius for the kind words, EV courtesy of expensive street charging aren’t suited to all sadly.

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

Hi 😊 again, I live in Ireland and the MG4 is due to be released soon. I currently drive a Passat, but I don't really need it, and this MG4 is plenty big anyway. Most of my driving the range will be fine, but, once every few months I have to make a 50 mile each way motorway journey at 75 miles per hour. Do you think the range will be enough to allow me to do this without charging? Thanks

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hello again Daniel, first things first Standard range or Long range?

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@PlanetautoUK Oh sorry, if I was buying one I'd go for the long range. It's not much more expensive so it would be worth having, in the same trim as yours, but in Ireland it's called Exclusive trim. The base is excite trim. I'm just exploring options of what to buy next time around, and MG are making some really attractive cars. We still don't have the new MG 5 estate here! Only the older shape. I like the HS hybrid but can't really see the value in plug in hybrid. If bothering to plug in at all may as well be full electric. ZS doesn't do it for me, strange looking. I'm normally a VW only fella, but I only liked VW for their diesels, MG seem much more interesting

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@Edvard.Munchkin ah cool, it’ll walk it - 271 mile range, you’ll likely get 200 ish at that speed, we love our Golf Mk2 - Veedub classics are in our hearts - interesting they kept the older trim names, thank you Daniel - keep us posted

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@PlanetautoUK Thanks for responding. I'll subscribe to channel, yes I'll let ye know

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@Edvard.Munchkin thank you 😊

[@angusfalconer8754]

Thanks for sharing your road trip up to Scotland and back. You didn’t have any trouble finding a charger. Apart from the broken charger. It would have been nice if you shared the cost of the round trip. Just to compare. Cheers.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hello Angus, thank you for the kind words, right at the end there is a graphic that lists the total cost and mileage per kWh etc 😀 if there’s any other info you’d like just shout.

[@angusfalconer8754]

Thanks I found the piece. Do they charge you in the UK so much pence per mile yet? To compensate the lost of fuel tax revenue, yet???

[@PlanetautoUK]

You’re very welcome Angus - not as yet, however EV are becoming taxable in the near future, it will likely follow that.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for all the lovely feedback FYI The road trip took place in October meaning it was the price we said, and this displayed on the screen.

[@alancarlyon3928]

I have a 2021 MG EV, I was hoping to receive my New MG4 EV before this Christmas, but am still waiting! I live in Scotland and travel up north every year. Yes the MG manufacturing of these cars are fabulous and I would recommend you to buy one! I live in a bungalow and charge my EV at home with the Granny cable. There are few charging points in Scotland which are free.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Merry Christmas Alan. Fingers crossed your MG4 is delivered soon.

[@paulowen1855]

i get me mg ev in feb march time i cant wait.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Nice! What trim and colour did you choose, Paul? *A

[@shaunwalsh6354]

Thank you, you make EV ownership look idillic, I’ll be soon moving from my hybrid to the MG Trophy at the end of January and after watching your video, I can’t wait.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Glad you enjoyed it, Shaun. That great news - what colour have you chosen for your Trophy? *A

[@shaunwalsh6354]

@@PlanetautoUK We decided to go for the white, we think it looks great with the black roof and trim.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Nice! It looks excellent in white 😍 *A

[@dutchypiang]

I promised I’d keep you posted about my car. It’s at the dealer so hopefully collect it next week!

[@PlanetautoUK]

and it gets ever closer, the perfect Christmas present 🎁 nice

[@dutchypiang]

@@PlanetautoUK 100% now I just need to get that in car entertainment box you reviewed haha

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@dutchypiang yes- that’s a decent bit kit, plus we save you a tenner with code link etc in the description 😀🔥

[@dutchypiang]

@@PlanetautoUK does me using your code give you any type of kickback at all? Because then I’ll definitely use it haha :)

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@dutchypiang yes⚡️but more to the point you save a small wedge

[@enessarisoy]

Hello, as someone who wants to buy this car from Turkey, yours was the most descriptive and beautiful video I watched. I couldn't understand in the video because my English is not very good. May I ask what you think of the car's night lighting? It's very important to me to know. Unfortunately this beautiful car will arrive in my country in March 2023 at the earliest. Thank you and feel happy while using it

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you 🙏 Enes, it’s very good, good throw and responsive high beam assist. Please keep us updated 😊

[@rodneyoneill75]

Greetings and Merry Xmas from Cairns Australia. Love the nutty banter, anecdotes and tech talk. I've seen reviews stating that there is a fair amount of road and wind noise in the MG4. Does the Trophy version have better sound deadening, double glazing?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Greetings from a very cold Lake District! Thanks for your kind words, V 4 :) To answer your question, no (lol) the SE Trim has the same level of noise proofing as the Trophy. We suggest you take one out for a test drive so you can experience it for yourself. Most of the time it was pretty darn good. *A

[@sailingoctopus1]

If anything, the Trophy is noisier, because it has the twin rear 'aero' spoilers on the back, which as well as reducing the range by 4% also increase the wind noise.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Good to know - thank you, @sailingoctopus1

[@richardh6756]

Love your channel ❤️ I will never go back to ice car after my first ev. evs are so relaxed to drive. my ev is a kia Niro 64khw.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for your kind words, Richard! Glad to hear you are getting on so well with your EV. *A

[@Uouttooo]

In Inverness, why did you park on a disabled parking spot? :)

[@PlanetautoUK]

We always park in them if possible it really helps Annabelle, thank you Uouttooo

[@Uouttooo]

@@PlanetautoUK I apologize if she is disabled. It is just not obvious from the video. :D

[@PlanetautoUK]

No apology necessary, Annabelle has a chronic condition 🙏 one day virtually immobile, next relatively good - this type of adventure keeps us both active 😊

[@catherinegrimes2308]

Good video. How do you manage without a rear wiper in bad weather?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Catherine, we didn’t notice - no excess build up of water, aerodynamics play their part it was very similar to our coupes rear window.

[@tntwentyone2951]

Is it cheaper to run then petrol? Can we have charging figures please

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, the equivalent in our C124 would have got us around 300 mile, there for 60 mpg likely 600 mile for same amount, plus we used rapid a Tesla that charge more - there are some figures near the end, costs etc

[@sailingoctopus1]

I love overtaking on a long hill in my MG4 SE SR; I can safely overtake other cars like they are standing still at times when I would have never considered overtaking before, even in a powerful ICE car.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, the power delivery is intoxicating - thank you Chris

[@sailingoctopus1]

@@justynthyme No Cobalt in the Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries in my MG4 SE SR. Who's laughing now? Idiot

[@sailingoctopus1]

@@justynthyme Not only is there no Cobalt in the batteries, but also the batteries will last up to a million miles and can then be easily recycled to reclaim the Lithium. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) last between 3,000 and 5,000 cycles (up to 10,000 in ideal conditions), so are good for roughly between 640,000 miles and 1,090,000 miles and so will outlast any ICE car (particularly as the drive-train has about 40 moving parts compared with the thousands in an ICE car) Also, LFP batteries don't catch fire, so take that all you EV-hating ICE-loving arseh0le dinosaurs driving around in vehicle with a fuel tank full of a liquid that has more explosive force than TNT.

[@welshman64]

Have all the updates, especially the dangerous lane keeping. Been done

[@PlanetautoUK]

Were they scheduled? I found it the same as MG5 which we aptly have here now.

[@ingenieriasorando]

Thank you from Spain for sharing your experience with the MG4.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You are very welcome Jesus and thank you

[@markriseborough2668]

Have you done a long range review of the civic hybrid yet

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hi Mark - yes we have! A review and road trip, which are in the cutting room now. *A

[@johnlynch8050]

brilliant

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you John

[@NigelRudyard]

Just shows you can tour Scotland in an EV ..... great road trip.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Glad you liked it - thank you for your kind words, @Ambienfinity! 👍 *A

[@dainispozins4172]

Looks good, has a good range on single charge and works well! And, it's not worth taking into account the opinions of brand snobs who are ready to pay twice as much for the same plastic or performance just because there's an expensive brand tag on it...

[@PlanetautoUK]

Badge snobbery is quite silly, isn’t it, Dainis! This new EV from MG is great, and those who do overlook it are missing out. *A

[@ilkererol1986]

Hello, what a great video! What do you think about having no rear wipers? MG4 the rainbowbringer 🌈

[@PlanetautoUK]

It was amazing to see two rainbows 🌈 🌈 we didn’t notice the lack of rear wiper - having driven so many vans it was fine to be honest. Also, the reversing camera is really good. Glad you liked the road trip 🎄🎉

[@ilkererol1986]

@@PlanetautoUK thank you for your all answers, Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@PlanetautoUK]

Another thing about the MG4 is that we’ve heard they’ve designed it so that the rain drains off more efficiently too! Bit like a saloon 👍

[@MrDamodee]

The video was great guys! Now the car, yes it seems really good value for money but do I hate myself enough to actually buy one....the styling and that badge do nothing for me.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for your comment, @MrDamodee - glad you enjoyed it. Have you seen one in person?

[@MrDamodee]

@@PlanetautoUK not yet....but I'm guessing the running costs of this beat everything else. I was thinking a second hand Jaguar I-Pace.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@MrDamodee it all depends on your strategy, are you getting a home charger ? and how far do you travel?

[@ravingmad765]

03:55 "majestic scenery here", literally power lines.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Electricity is a thing you know

[@sailingoctopus1]

Electricity pylons are majestic. They are like giants striding majestically across the landscape. The pylons and the power lines draw the eye and lead it through the landscape, so you see beauty that you would otherwise never notice.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You have a good eye!

[@markriseborough2668]

You gays amassing keep up the good work

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thanks for your kind words, Mark! *A

[@jon1801]

Thanks for that, made me think a lot. If the charging network is extended fast, they will sell more EV's. The more people I talk to ( rural dwellers like me ) the only problems are, initial outlay, range anxiety and lack of charging infrastructure. Also the fact is, they now cost more to run than an ICE vehicle. It is down to government. When you look at what Norway has achieved, it puts Britain to shame.

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is shocking to see how much the price for charging has jumped up recently, Jon. It was also a sad day when the gov scrapped the EV grant 😔 It’s good to see how much effort has been put into extending the charging infrastructure, and here in the Lakes there is quite a lot of them now. One of the reasons we chose Scotland for our road trip was to showcase how well the MG4 does in terms of range, and how easy it was to charge it. 👍 *A

[@jon1801]

@@PlanetautoUK Glad your area has a reasonable network. Here in East Anglia it is only towns that seem to have a few. None of the rural petrol stations on major "A" roads have any. MG certainly seem to be leading the way with range, and I certainly feel that it is range anxiety stopping many from a purchase. Enjoy your down to earth reviews btw. Best Wishes.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Jon, none of our petrol stations have them, but chargers are popping up all the time mainly type two in the small towns, also Booths supermarkets tend to have at least few Instavolt rapid chargers.

[@djtaylorutube]

They don't cost more to run than petrol, assuming you can home charge. If you can't, don't buy one. Home charging for 10,000 miles a year would cost me £330. What's the petrol cost for that? However, yes if you're going to use public chargers only, then that won't work out well at present.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@djtaylorutube thank you

[@patrickh7368]

Watched all the MG4 reviews that I find on KZbin…one reviewer said that they felt a gear change half way through an acceleration trial… did you experience that..? 🤔

[@PlanetautoUK]

Er no, not once with the single speed transmission - thank you Patrick

[@patrickh7368]

@@PlanetautoUK great review by the way, do you think regen could be mapped to the wheel buttons..?

[@PlanetautoUK]

@Patrick H it can and driving modes as demonstrated somewhere in this vid 😊 ps Thank you

[@joshuamarriott1331]

Scotland is an amazing place

[@PlanetautoUK]

Totally agree with you! What have you been up to, Minz? It’s been ages 🤗 *A

[@joshuamarriott1331]

@@PlanetautoUK same old working like mad farming life

[@PlanetautoUK]

As long as you are still enjoying it. Are still on the Xbox at all? Ben’s playing High on life atm

[@joshuamarriott1331]

@@PlanetautoUK yeah still on Xbox every now and again miss the halo days

[@PlanetautoUK]

Apologies Minz, the damn thing put your comment in the spam cupboard :| il catch up with you online sometime :) me too

[@richardhowlett9424]

Alternatives to the A96. A944 (great name for a road) and A939 to Nairn . Still way too many compromises for electric cars , planning routes around charge points , I stop for breaks in the middle of nowhere.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That is a really cool road name, I think I’ve been down one of the alternatives many years ago, it was certainly off the beaten track, swooping hills. I think it went past a whisky distillery, Talisker or maybe Chivas. Decent Solar charging would make middle of nowhere stops possible, thank you Richard

[@richardhowlett9424]

@@PlanetautoUK As you know I always look for challenging ways than how I’m supposed to go , one reason why I don’t use satnav . Back from the NEC via A515 , if I don’t return through Harrogate, A59 ! From Chepstow, M5 M6 , nah A470 between M4 and A55 . I don’t think there will ever be a finer propulsion for a car than petrol. Wishing you and Annabelle the very best for Christmas, and look forward to seeing you in 2023 .

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours, Richard! And yes - you can’t beat the sound - and pull - of a petrol engine, with a manual gearbox 😍Here’s to a great 2023 🎄*A

[@briandrummond35]

@@PlanetautoUK If you passed Talisker between Aberdeen and Inverness, you were taking the long way round ... via the Isle of Skye!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hmm I’d likely remember that, or maybe not 😆 thank you Brian

[@richardscales9560]

I think possibly the most important electric car for years. It sets a bar that other manufacturers need to match for more affordable cars for the mass market. Shame about the looks but otherwise....

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is, looks wise what would you prefer, we really like the new design direction of MG far more modern, has its own look unlike previous MG5 or Rowe.

[@Trm72]

You have EV car and why engine sound on your intros ?😂😂

[@PlanetautoUK]

We don’t own an EV yet - we own classic petrol motors and the intro is an 800bhp SVR Revere

[@Trm72]

@@PlanetautoUK 👌❤️❤️

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hmm that’s a good idea… we’ll record an ev intro - ta muchly Güncel

[@Trm72]

@@PlanetautoUK videos are great anyway lots of info 👏👏👏

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, and honestly thank you for the idea, we’ll see what we can add 😀

[@pete9009]

I've got one on order but I'm already getting buyer's remorse because of the price and the unreliability of charge points.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’ll you’ve saved a grand, prices changed at new year - faulty charge points are few and between, we’ve being doing ev long hauls for over 3 years, the infrastructure keeps improving.

[@sailingoctopus1]

Honestly you won't regret it. Long journeys can be a pain, but so long as you plan well and don't do too many it is bearable, you just need to plan carefully and take it easy. In many ways an EV makes driving much more pleasant, which compensates for the occasional public charging hassle. If you can charge at home, at work or at a nearby podpoint and if you don't do many journeys over 200 miles then an EV is immeasurably more pleasant to own than an ICE car.

[@pete9009]

@Planetauto thanks for the reply you must be lucky I have the first gen zs ev I've got to the stage now where I won't go any further then round trip because I don't trust the charging network. Thankfully I've got the range to get me to the lakes and back🤣

[@andygray9451]

how can you potentially lose oil in an electric car? no engine🤣🤣🤣

[@PlanetautoUK]

Gearbox oil Andy, and in this case being overfilled

[@andygray9451]

@@PlanetautoUK electric cars dont have a gearbox its a motor 1 way forward and 1 way back. oil or fluids dont mix with electricity they go bang

[@PlanetautoUK]

No Andy, the MG4 has a reduction gearbox which is lubricated it also has one motor for both directions, the upcoming Triumph Ed. has dual motors to allow AWD mounted F/R.

[@davidsworld5837]

There is a mistake Tesco 50kw chargers have a 50p a unit price up from the 28p it use to be. as they now charge 28p from the 7kW chargers. This price came in from 1 November Should there not be a video for the whole 800 miles with total cost, cost per a mile. I could do that trip and cost less, paying 69p for charging is just not good when you could get on CPS chargers for most of the places for 20 to 30p for 50kW chargers how you planned the trip and which chargers you decided to stop at and if you had back up locations if not working already planned out

[@PlanetautoUK]

It seems you’ve missed the prices, stats and the whole point of the video and not taken into account this was filmed in October - these prices are all correct - we do these trips to show all options, we highlight this at multiple points. If it was an economy run we wouldn’t have used Tesla, this channel will never be restricted by cost, bottomline is it’s cheaper than petrol, and that’s never going to concern us either hence why our daily is a 31 year old classic Merc that returns 25mpg at best.

[@The-Salty-Bager]

The more I see these MG4’s the more ugly and cheap looking I think they look, I really don’t think the design will age well.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Oh, not our thoughts or the majority of people we’ve spoken too, what are your thoughts on the id3?

[@The-Salty-Bager]

@@PlanetautoUK the ID3 design is safe and typical VW, will age better but VW design always does. Cupra Born and Renault Megane are the better designs in this category

[@Brian-om2hh]

It seems many others feel differently, as the MG4 is selling well...... You may find it surprising, but there are those who don't care for the VW ID3......... I personally don't mind the ID3, but I don't care for the Cupra variant. I hate bolted on fairings and spoilers.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@The-Salty-Bager Born is a fantastic car, ID3 good, Q’s etc too however it’s the looks that win with Born- powertrains are superb MEB

[@The-Salty-Bager]

@@Brian-om2hh I think the MG4 is selling well mainly because of its price point. I like the looks from the front but not the side or rear, it reminds me of last gen Hyundai’s /Kia bit over styled looks ok at first even if a bit cheap but ages badly