bloggsy
Established Member
Hi - for me, just remember the WLTP range quoted is unlikely! A number of factors affect the battery range - including weather and how fast you drive / accelerate. I'm afraid gone are the days of doing 70-ish on the motorway!Good evening folks.
Like many I am an EV noob. I have recently ordered a MG5 excite through my works car leasing program and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival but as I am Northern Ireland based there is a 16 week lead time on it so I am swatting away and reading up on as much as I can to limit my noobish as much as I can.
What one tip do you recommend that you wish you knew when you first went EV

Even if you're taking it easy, in winter (also known as Spring, Summer and Autumn in Northern Ireland!

For most people, they'll be doing local journeys of 20-30 miles per day so it won't be an issue but if you're having to travel (especially if it's last minute) far, get used to knowing where the public rapid chargers are on your route!
My daughter goes to Uni 60 miles away from the house. However, if I take it easy and use the non-motorway route I can 'just' make it there and back home without charging if I start with a fully charged battery - however, I've not tried this journey in the middle of Winter!

Cheers
Bloggsy