3 weeks with MG5 and a couple of questions.

[Fintious maximus]

So I’ve had my 5 for 3 weeks and really pleased with it. Couple of silly questions - what is the difference in Eco, Comfort and Sport modes - I assume sport is more responsive but will use more battery? Can’t tell difference between comfort and Eco. Also when fully charged it shows a range of about 310 miles but I seem to be getting about 22 miles per 10% battery use so I guess the range display isnt very accurate! Doing my first long (300 mile return) journey next week so will be tapping into a public charger for the first time which I’ll do when I get to Cheltenham. For motorway driving what is most efficient - Eco/adaptive cruise at 70? Also how much do things like the lane assist function drain the battery?

Apologies for the question dump

 

[5teep]

Cruise control has it's own method of regen. Doesn't matter what mode you are in when you select cruise, it will do it's own thing

Driving at 70 will eat battery too, try to keep it down to 60 if you want to go further or be prepared to stay longer at your charging stop. As you say, one stop should do the job though.

 

[Jomarkh]

So I’ve had my 5 for 3 weeks and really pleased with it. Couple of silly questions - what is the difference in Eco, Comfort and Sport modes - I assume sport is more responsive but will use more battery? Can’t tell difference between comfort and Eco. Also when fully charged it shows a range of about 310 miles but I seem to be getting about 22 miles per 10% battery use so I guess the range display isnt very accurate! Doing my first long (300 mile return) journey next week so will be tapping into a public charger for the first time which I’ll do when I get to Cheltenham. For motorway driving what is most efficient - Eco/adaptive cruise at 70? Also how much do things like the lane assist function drain the battery?

Apologies for the question dump

It is worth trying a few rapid test charges before your trip.
They aren't always the same so read the instructions.
Have you gots apps or RFID cards?

 

[Fintious maximus]

It is worth trying a few rapid test charges before your trip.
They aren't always the same so read the instructions.
Have you gots apps or RFID cards?

I’ve got an Electroverse card but no apps. Don’t most chargers take card payment anyway? Which apps would you recommend and should I get other RFiD cards?‍

 

[Jomarkh]

I’ve got an Electroverse card but no apps. Don’t most chargers take card payment anyway? Which apps would you recommend and should I get other RFiD cards?‍

The Electroverse card and app work well together. I used both last week on holiday in Cornwall.
Yes a lot take a credit card.

 

[Fintious maximus]

What do you mean by the card and app work well together? Sorry for sounding a bit dim?‍?

 

[5teep]

Don't rely on chargers taking debit cards, there are a lot of older ones out there that do not. Having the app on your phone for a particular company's chargers means you don't need a card (as much).

 

[Fintious maximus]

Don't rely on chargers taking debit cards, there are a lot of older ones out there that do not. Having the app on your phone for a particular company's chargers means you don't need a card (as much).

Which apps should I get? I’ve got the Electroverse one and their rfid card

 

[shpub]

The difference in modes is really twofold: they change the drive profile so that sport is more aggressive and eco is more chilled. One other difference is that they also determine how the AC/heating works which also affects the battery drain.

Cruise control certainly on the PFL and I believe the facelift cars uses brakes to adjust cruise speed which is not that efficient and I tend to not use it as I seem to get better mileage without it.

The guessometer (mileage projection) also changes depending on which mode you are in and its guesses are based on the journey log/trip meters. Resetting them if you are getting a bad average can suddenly get you miles. Once you get to 25% battery the consumption is a lot quicker than previous and this can catch you out.

ON credit cards, most are contactless and if the card sometimes will not be accepted until reset with inserting and applying the PIN.. Problem is that a lot of chargers don't have an insert slot and the result is that you can't get a charge!

 

[5teep]

Which apps should I get? I’ve got the Electroverse one and their rfid card

Look at whose chargers you think you'll use and get the app/s for them.

e.g. Podpoint if you're going to a Tesco, or Geniepoint, or e-connect, Osprey....

I'm in Scotland so one card does all my needs, if you think you'll ever drive up here get yourself an account with Chargeplace Scotland.

 

[Jomarkh]

What do you mean by the card and app work well together? Sorry for sounding a bit dim?‍?

Sometimes I use the card but it still shows up in the app.
Definitely try it out as some sites have poor signal for the app to work.

 

[Mitch AC DC]

So I’ve had my 5 for 3 weeks and really pleased with it. Couple of silly questions - what is the difference in Eco, Comfort and Sport modes - I assume sport is more responsive but will use more battery? Can’t tell difference between comfort and Eco. Also when fully charged it shows a range of about 310 miles but I seem to be getting about 22 miles per 10% battery use so I guess the range display isnt very accurate! Doing my first long (300 mile return) journey next week so will be tapping into a public charger for the first time which I’ll do when I get to Cheltenham. For motorway driving what is most efficient - Eco/adaptive cruise at 70? Also how much do things like the lane assist function drain the battery?

Apologies for the question dump

ideally look up your route on Zapp maps, decide which charging stations you are possibly going to use, then download the relevant company apps before you go. best to sort options before you go, don`t want to have to sort it at a newly used charger. Good luck

 

[maskull]

Which apps should I get? I’ve got the Electroverse one and their rfid card

The Bonnet app works well for me , though I do have a few others just be on the safe side

 

[Fintious maximus]

I’ve been told to use chargers at Lidl by a few people so have registered on the podpoint app which needs topping up before use and there’s a Lidl in Cheltenham so will aim to use that for next week. Didn’t realise this was so complicated ?‍?. Guess it just takes a bit of getting used to!

 

[Archev]

I’ve got an Electroverse card but no apps. Don’t most chargers take card payment anyway? Which apps would you recommend and should I get other RFiD cards?‍

I use mostly Charge Place Scotland units here and use their card. But for the first time ever in Tyndrum on Saturday I used the Apple Wallet app on my phone to pay for a charge (card also accepted obvs) I think that was my easiest public charge ever to date.
CPS chargers were excellent over the weekend on the Isle of Mull. I rolled up to the unit in Fionphort yesterday morning for a top up on the way home and found a silver five charging. It was a couple of Newcastle guys making bacon rolls and tea while waiting on the type 2 to put some life in the battery.
When I realised that I started connecting to the CCS cable but they told me it wasn’t working. I’d already used it on Sunday so I carried on and got what I needed for the day’s adventures and then on to the ferry and home. They were incredulous and couldn’t believe that I actually liked the car. The driver didn’t like his as the range was terrible and he had worries about that and chargers etc etc. he knew nothing about balancing batteries and wasn’t really interested as it was a company car and he was just longing to get rid and wouldn’t have another ev.
I had a super easy drive home from there via the Oban ferry fuelled only by a curried vegetable pasty, a mars bar crispy cake and an americano coffee - way more delicious than it had a right to be.

 

[kevin ellard]

So I’ve had my 5 for 3 weeks and really pleased with it. Couple of silly questions - what is the difference in Eco, Comfort and Sport modes - I assume sport is more responsive but will use more battery? Can’t tell difference between comfort and Eco. Also when fully charged it shows a range of about 310 miles but I seem to be getting about 22 miles per 10% battery use so I guess the range display isnt very accurate! Doing my first long (300 mile return) journey next week so will be tapping into a public charger for the first time which I’ll do when I get to Cheltenham. For motorway driving what is most efficient - Eco/adaptive cruise at 70? Also how much do things like the lane assist function drain the battery?

Apologies for the question dump

When the car shows the expected range it is assuming that you will be driving the same way that you did for the last few miles that it knows about. So if your las few miles had a strong tailwind or you were driving from the top to the bottom of a range of hills then the estimate will be wildly optimistic. In terms of planning a journey, I assume 2 miles per % of battery. Normally you'd get more but for planning it gives a safety buffer.
If you have the facelift then adaptive cruise uses regeneration to control the speed so its quite difficult to get better efficiency manually. The faster you go the worse you consumption will be. When you get used to it, you can balance your speed against how much range you need.

I’ve been told to use chargers at Lidl by a few people so have registered on the podpoint app which needs topping up before use and there’s a Lidl in Cheltenham so will aim to use that for next week. Didn’t realise this was so complicated ?‍?. Guess it just takes a bit of getting used to!

The podpoint app is quite useful to have because there are some hotels with free charging but you have to use the app to validate the charge.
I've now got about a dozen different apps but I keep them all in one folder on my phone so they are easy to deal with.

 

[Gomev]

... For motorway driving what is most efficient - Eco/adaptive cruise at 70? Also how much do things like the lane assist function drain the battery?

Apologies for the question dump

A couple of points.
The speedo is accurate so when showing 70 you are doing 70, check it with a GPS reading on Waze or Google Maps. On most other cars (ICE) they report optimistically so when showing 70 you are probably doing something like 65. So that makes setting the cruise at 65 not so bad, as others have mentioned 70 will start to eat the battery rapidly.
It is generally accepted at motorway speeds, use low level regen or zero if you can (zero not possible in an MG) as it takes more power to speed back up again than you gain.

Also don't rely on Lidl chargers, there is usually only one and a shopper or a local will be using it. Aim for an area where there are options close by and multiple chargers at each site.

I see you are in South Yorks, so where are you heading, we may be able to give you tips on good charger locations en route.

 

[Fintious maximus]

A couple of points.
The speedo is accurate so when showing 70 you are doing 70, check it with a GPS reading on Waze or Google Maps. On most other cars (ICE) they report optimistically so when showing 70 you are probably doing something like 65. So that makes setting the cruise at 65 not so bad, as others have mentioned 70 will start to eat the battery rapidly.
It is generally accepted at motorway speeds, use low level regen or zero if you can (zero not possible in an MG) as it takes more power to speed back up again than you gain.

Also don't rely on Lidl chargers, there is usually only one and a shopper or a local will be using it. Aim for an area where there are options close by and multiple chargers at each site.

I see you are in South Yorks, so where are you heading, we may be able to give you tips on good charger locations en route.

Thanks for your reply, very helpful. I’m heading to Cheltenham for a day so will need to charge before returning to Sheffield. I’ve found a rapid charger in the Electroverse app not too far off route when I get in to Cheltenham. Got a longer jour eh up to Northumberland next month which will require planning?

 

[Gomev]

I often use the WattsUp app for charging planning. I know when I will want to stop regardless of if the car needs charging, usually after about 150-180 miles or 3 hoursish.
With WattsUp put in you destination and it will show all chargers along the route, and if you then click on 'overview' it will list them with how far into the journey they are. I then pick a distance where I see lots of different chargers close and aim for one of those, knowing there are others nearby if needed.

See info on WattsUp here WattsUp! Rapid Charger Route Planning

 

[Fintious maximus]

I often use the WattsUp app for charging planning. I know when I will want to stop regardless of if the car needs charging, usually after about 150-180 miles or 3 hoursish.
With WattsUp put in you destination and it will show all chargers along the route, and if you then click on 'overview' it will list them with how far into the journey they are. I then pick a distance where I see lots of different chargers close and aim for one of those, knowing there are others nearby if needed.

See info on WattsUp here WattsUp! Rapid Charger Route Planning

Sounds a useful tool, I’ll have a look at the. Thankyou