MG4 Xpower - Australian real world km range

[BG4]

Hey All,

Its been about a month of owning a 2023 Xpower and I wanted to share my input so far on real world range in Australian conditions. Recently I went on a 900km round trip from Perth to Albany in Western Australia (450km each way).

Temp was around 17 degrees C, minimal wind, fan on 3 (no ac) and drive mode mostly normal with occasional overtake.

This is mostly a 110km/h stretch of up and down roads, with 2 potential fast changing locations on the way, Williams (200km) and Kojonup (300km). Initially I was hoping to get 300km on my first leg with 97% battery but soon realised this could be a stretch.

Driving through the city was fine, averaging approx 15kWh/100km which is normal for me (which technically you would think means you could get 400km from 60kWh battery but I found you need around 14kWh/100km to achieve that which equates to approx 54kWh???)

I soon realised once going 110km/h on the open road up hills etc without anyone in front that 300km is not achievable, economy went to an average of 23-24kWh/100km. If I dropped down to 100km/h and slipstreamed a car/truck this could go down from anywhere between 20-22kWh/100km.

Anyways long story short, if you are planning an open road trip, I would calculate you have at worse case maximum range of 225km before charging stops, this is factoring 90% battery (100%-10% to be safe).

This is based on worse case 25kWh/100km which is essentially 25km per 10%.

Yes sure in Eco mode with energy saving and driving 100km/h slipstreaming someone you could achieve 30km per 10% but I was amazed the difference going 110km/h on and open road compared to 100km/h on a flat freeway made (approx 16-18kWh/100km).

The upside is that you should really rest every 2 hours anyway which is approx 200km and I was amazed at the quick charging speed achieved on a chargefox station, at around 20%-60% charge I was seeing around 130kW then it tapered down to around 70kW, by the time I stopped at the toilet or had lunch, 20min approx to go from 20% to 80% or 40min 10%-100%).

My Stats for (%100 to 0%) normal mode so far:

• Combined/City driving average: 15kWh/100km approx (360km range)
• Motorway 100kmh approx 17kWh/100km (320km range)
• Open road 110km/h 24kWh/100km (250km range)

Hope this helps others get an idea of real world range for the Xpower and curious to see other drivers input, cheers.

 

[craigupnorth]

I’m probably roughly the same in terms of kWh/100km.
But I suspect I’ll never see 360km on one charge … lol

I did a 190km trip last weekend, took me from 80% charge down to 15%, average speed just over 90kph (mostly 110kph on open roads).

I don’t ever expect to get more than 200kms on a charge when planning a trip.

 

[Blindin]

I'm also in Perth and regularly go to the Bunbury area. I can JUST do it on a full battery, but thats only if I find that the chargers are out of action. Sadly for us here, we don't have to many options with fast chargers.
I've found I have no difference in range between driving modes, although in sport / custom sport the energy consumption is a little more erratic.
I'll also note that I had quite a large change in the winter months, especially if you have the heater on; which I find is required as mine always mists up the windows without it. Say below 16 degrees.
I haven't noticed the AC changing the range much.

Slow speed driving 50-70kph;14-15kWh/100km
Higher speeds mixed 60-100kph; 17kWh/100km
Freeway 100kph; 18-19kWh/100km
Open 110kph; 18-24kWh/100km (largely depends on temp / winds / heater)

Unless I was on high speed roads for 85% of the trip I normally work on 20kWh/100km.
Pretty much inline with your figures, although I will say, they would be the maximum km, running to 0% battery.

 

[salty]

Hey All,

Its been about a month of owning a 2023 Xpower and I wanted to share my input so far on real world range in Australian conditions. Recently I went on a 900km round trip from Perth to Albany in Western Australia (450km each way).

Temp was around 17 degrees C, minimal wind, fan on 3 (no ac) and drive mode mostly normal with occasional overtake.

This is mostly a 110km/h stretch of up and down roads, with 2 potential fast changing locations on the way, Williams (200km) and Kojonup (300km). Initially I was hoping to get 300km on my first leg with %97 battery but soon realised this could be a stretch.

Driving through the city was fine, averaging approx 15kWh/100km which is normal for me (which technically you would think means you could get 400km from 60kWh battery but I found you need around 14kWh/100km to achieve that which equates to approx 54kWh???)

I soon realised once going 110km/h on the open road up hills etc without anyone in front that 300km is not achievable, economy went to an average of 23-24kWh/100km. If I dropped down to 100km/h and slipstreamed a car/truck this could go down from anywhere between 20-22kWh/100km.

Anyways long story short, if you are planning an open road trip, I would calculate you have at worse case maximum range of 225km before charging stops, this is factoring %90 battery (%100-%10 to be safe).

This is based on worse case 25kWh/100km which is essentially 25km per %10.

Yes sure in Eco mode with energy saving and driving 100km/h slipstreaming someone you could achieve 30km per %10 but I was amazed the difference going 110km/h on and open road compared to 100km/h on a flat freeway made (approx 16-18kWh/100km).

The upside is that you should really rest every 2 hours anyway which is approx 200km and I was amazed at the quick charging speed achieved on a chargefox station, at around %20-%60 charge i was seeing around 130kW then it tapered down to around 70kW, by the time I stopped at the toilet or had lunch, 15min approx to go from %20 to %80 or 30min %10-%100).

My Stats for (%100 to %0) normal mode so far:

• Combined/City driving average: 15kWh/100km approx (360km range)
• Motorway 100kmh approx 17kWh/100km (320km range)
• Open road 110km/h 24kWh/100km (250km range)

Hope this helps others get an idea of real world range for the Xpower and curious to see other drivers input, cheers.

Say what! Can you repeat that please.
Didn't understand a word of it!

 

[Coulomb]

Didn't understand a word of it!

Was it all the metric units?

I'll admit that kWh/100km (energy consumption) is awkward to write and to say, compared with MPG (miles per gallon, energy efficiency). Miles per kilowatt hour (mi/kWh) for EVs is intermediate in verbosity.

Oops, sorry, I used a few big words there.

 

[salty]

Was it all the metric units?

I'll admit that kWh/100km (energy consumption) is awkward to write and to say, compared with MPG (miles per gallon, energy efficiency). Miles per kilowatt hour (mi/kWh) for EVs is intermediate in verbosity.

Oops, sorry, I used a few big words there.

Nope. I did read it all. Just didn't understand it. No doubt it will be of help to some.

 

[Chrisdriving]

Translates to a thirsty beast.

 

[salty]

Was it all the metric units?

I'll admit that kWh/100km (energy consumption) is awkward to write and to say, compared with MPG (miles per gallon, energy efficiency). Miles per kilowatt hour (mi/kWh) for EVs is intermediate in verbosity.

Oops, sorry, I used a few big words there.

Mmm. I understand.
"Was it all the metric units?"
Then you lost me again.

Translates to a thirsty beast.

Then why not say that in the 1st place.

 

[decrep]

Then why not say that in the 1st place.

Because some people like to know how thirsty. Especially if you want tp plan a long trip, with very infrequent fast chargers.

Trouble with West Aus, we are very stretched out and chargers are spread very thin.

 

[salty]

Because some people like to know how thirsty. Especially if you want tp plan a long trip, with very infrequent fast chargers.

Trouble with West Aus, we are very stretched out and chargers are spread very thin.

Fair enough. Can't argue with that.

 

[Jamesrr]

Interesting. I'm seeing around 16.5kWh per 100km with the AC on. I never drive with it off.
But this with a 77 Long Range on country trips such as from Sydney to the far south coast.
115 in 110 zones and 105 in 100 zones.
It has effectively 425km range on a full charge at touring speeds and does 300km 10-80% in 35 minutes fast charging no problem.
The X-Power appears to be a lot less efficient.

 

[salty]

Interesting. I'm seeing around 16.5kWh per 100km with the AC on. I never drive with it off.
But this with a 77 Long Range on country trips such as from Sydney to the far south coast.
115 in 110 zones and 105 in 100 zones.
It has effectively 425km range on a full charge at touring speeds and does 300km 10-80% in 35 minutes fast charging no problem.
The X-Power appears to be a lot less efficient.

It will be, coz obviously your tempted to put your foot down more.

 

[JonnyG]

Plus 2 motors to power

 

[Anon70]

This might help translate

 

[BG4]

Appreciate everyone's input on this post

Just to add now after doing multiple round trips since last post to Geraldton and Albany from Perth (approx 450km each way)

Wind plays a incredible factor on range!!

I literally can get a comfortable 20kWh/100km heading North to Geraldton with trailing winds behind me but as soon as I head South again back to Perth this jumps to 23-24kWh/100km on exact (we have consistent southerly winds here).

All in all the range can vary greatly especially on the open road due to wind, temp etc but my estimates stated originally are "safe" figures so that people hopefully don't get caught out, expect the worst case scenario and always budget 10% battery reserve for emergency.

The main disadvantage for the Xpower compared to other models on the open road is the extra weight and not having aero hub caps. From what I have read they can have a huge advantage over 100km/h, the flipside however there is also no better place to test its capabilities

But for me this has been hands down the best bang for buck car I have owned so far (even though it has depreciated quickly with the latest MG sales etc)
Sure there are some niggling bugs which annoy me like LKA always on, ACC not remembering distance, not remembering drive mode (probably like this to meet safety ratings)

What I am waiting for is to see where this battery tech is heading and if at some point MG will release a reasonably priced swappable upgrade battery as in 5 years or so time if all goes well I would just swap the battery instead of swapping cars, who knows what range and tech they will have then for batteries. 1000km range with half the weight of the battery could be possible!

 

[ilukey77]

Best ive done is 250km round trip 100% to 10% in normal ..

400km is in eco with tail wind !!

I didnt buy 320 kW 600 Nm of torque for great range !!

But that said Battery life span is in its infancy give it 10 years and we will be 1000km plus on a single charge

 

[T1 Terry]

I want to hear about the range of the 51 on Australian roads ...... anyone?

T1 Terry

 

[decrep]

We did a Margaret River return to Mandurah a few months ago, just had a 15min top up at Margaret River and 20% left when we got home.
Forget the numbers though. Around Mandurah we're on about 12l/100km.
On the freeway it's up to 14-15

 

[Jamesrr]

I want to hear about the range of the 51 on Australian roads ...... anyone?

T1 Terry

We've only had the 51 for a week and my wife has only done a couple of hundred k's. Currently showing approx 15kWh/100km.
The 77 is giving me 16.6kWh/100km on 2576km @ 37km/h since we got it a month ago.
The vast majority of that on long country trips at 10% above the posted speed limit with the AC on all the time.

 

[decrep]

Just a note here, you can't use, the trip average speed, that includes all the time you spent stopped using no power. It needs to be average speed while actually driving to give the real picture.