Video Summary
Here are the key points from the video review of the MG4 electric car:- It’s a comfortable car to drive with great visibility.
- The reviewer can exit without struggling, which is a huge plus.
- The car can achieve really impressive fuel efficiency if driven carefully.
- An average of 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour has been achieved across 1,600 miles.
- The car is more efficient on long drives, reaching up to 5 miles per kilowatt hour, in warm and dry weather.
- The standard range costs £26,995 to purchase, or around £240 per month to lease.
- The Trophy model costs £29,995 to purchase, or about £299 per month to lease.
- A usable battery is 61.7 kWh on the Trophy.
- The 0-60 mph time is approximately 7.5 seconds and the top speed is 99 mph.
- The rear-wheel drive results in a really tight turning circle.
- Key rivals include the Renault Zoe, the Nissan Leaf, and the Ora Funky Cat.
- An all-wheel-drive version will be released soon.
- The lithium-ferro-phosphate (LFP) battery in the Standard Range, also being used in Tesla vehicles, contains no cobalt.
- A major issue is the lane-keeping assist. Everyone reports that it is a “disaster” and “doesn’t work.”
- The adaptive cruise control works well.
- The range is about 260 miles on a full charge.
- Overall, the car is really good, reliable, easy to use, and worth the money.
- It's important to mention that a baseline Tesla Model 3 is indeed better than the MG4. However, the Model 3 can cost around 12,000 pounds more than the MG4.
