KaloyanP
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What is this car that it has 17.3 kWh battery?Im coming from a car with 17.3Kwh battery, the SR5 is practically a Tesla! haha
I first bought a leaf 24 kWh and then MG5 SR felt like tesla, this is true ?
What is this car that it has 17.3 kWh battery?Im coming from a car with 17.3Kwh battery, the SR5 is practically a Tesla! haha
I agree and totally accept this, it is just the mind set. Just wanted to find out whether I am the only one feeling this way.We need to stop thinking legacy motor company where new products are spaced years apart so they can maximise profits.
China / SAIC / MG are following the Tesla model. Update when viable & cost effective, which could be every few months
Doesn't the LR have 100 kWh charging capability, at least I thought so, I might be wrong.MFG Crow Orchard showed around 80kWh for me - but both SR and LR have the same 80kWh charging capabilities so this is as high as either model will achieve.
For the LR, MG quote charging times using a 100kWh charger whereas they mentioned the 50kWh charger for the SR - I think it’s just marketing spin.Doesn't the LR have 100 kWh charging capability, at least I thought so, I might be wrong.
Right, this is how I got confused. Nonetheless, 80kWh is not that bad I think.
That is great, we are planning trip around Scotland in spring. What cards and apps did you need in order to rapid charge in Scotland. I have got almost everything what someone need in England, is it any different up in Scotland.Quite happy with “1st edition” as I have just done 6k miles in it - mostly free charging and spent less than £100 in charge since. I drove 1200 miles in 2 weeks around Scotland and in the outer Hebrides - spent a grand total of £20 for public charging!! Some Type 2 overnight chargers and some rapid chargers were free on the journey!
I don’t really use the assist techs and the dogs absolutely loves the deep boot with their own dog bed in it! would have been nice to have a longer range, but I would rather pocket the cash and use it for something else. Still can’t find an more practical EV for the same money! It has more than paid for itself against my old thirsty and dying Discovery 3
ChargePlace Scotland card is the main one needed. There is a phone app for this too and account creation through their website, etc.That is great, we are planning trip around Scotland in spring. What cards and apps did you need in order to rapid charge in Scotland. I have got almost everything what someone need in England, is it any different up in Scotland.
Thanks in advance.
Charge Place Scotland - £10 per card per year plus whatever charge rates being used.That is great, we are planning trip around Scotland in spring. What cards and apps did you need in order to rapid charge in Scotland. I have got almost everything what someone need in England, is it any different up in Scotland.
Thanks in advance.
Yes totally agree, we love it. It is nippy, efficient for a non ground up built EV, spacious, the range is enough. I miss heated wing mirrors too.Personally I'm more than happy with my Excite 52kWh SR. I'm not interested in the extra tech in the LR or the facelift model due in 2022. I've been driving for the last 43 years without it and I've managed to survive this far.
I don't even want the extra range to be honest, 214 miles is more than enough. The UK charging infrastructure if far more important than an extra 36 miles of range. The only thing I would have liked on my excite is heated wing mirrors but it's hardly a deal breaker.
Enjoy what you have, which is a very fine car. I've done just over 2,000 in mine and it's a joy to own so far.
I have just registered myself with CP Scotland, but it requires direct debit which is quite unusual. How does this work?Charge Place Scotland - £10 per card per year plus whatever charge rates being used.
I planned 3-4 charger options on any journey - just to be safe. I would say success rate is around 60% for any given rapid chargers on average. Make sure you can destination charge over night (ie extension lead and granny cable). I don’t trust the network too much at the moment.
Never rely on the app - poor receptions abound in the highlands! You can alway call the network to activate but can ring ring ring….!!
They will eventually send you a RFID card (3-4 weeks or so!) and then costs for charging is direct debit from your account. Simples.I have just registered myself with CP Scotland, but it requires direct debit which is quite unusual. How does this work?