MG4 Electric | The Cheap EV That Attracts A Lot Of Attention

In this video, we take a look at a viewer vehicle and look to get a real world impression of the MG4. We talk to Bredan to get an understanding of why he bought it, what works well, and what he'd like to see change. So to find out what's going on, stick around as Dave Takes It On.

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[michaelketley]

I’ve had an MG4 Trophy for 20 months and enjoy driving it, despite its little idiosyncrasies (mitigated by using the right settings). Used locally, I charge to 70-80%. For my trip from Berkshire to Stockport this coming weekend, I’ll charge to 100% at home with Octopus. I could do the whole journey without charging, but happily, the Tesla chargers at Trentham and the limit of my bladder capacity coincide. The car was purchased with cash and, because I will keep it a long time, the depreciation doesn’t worry me. I’m 83.

[tmrdgr]

The 'extra' rubber bung is there so that when you are charging via AC only, the dc connection remains shielded from water ingress ('coz remember, the charging port flap will be open.) Keep up the good work!👍

[brendansheehan]

I have had the MG4 Trophy for nearly a year. Like the interviewee I use it mainly for weekend and long distance driving. It is great to drive particularly on windy mountain roads. I think if you can afford it it is worthwhile going for the Trophy for the 360 and reverse camera and the other extras. Voice activation works well with my neutral accent. The blue colour is standard. The LKA is not as aggressive in later models and in the most recent software update they make it easier to turn it off (and I think it stays off). That said I will keep lane assist on as it doesn't bother me 95 percent of the time and could save your life one day.

[solentbum]

A mistake many make with 'lane assist' is forgetting that if you try to change lanes without first indicating the car will indeed fight back. Nothing to do with having more space in China. The indicator briefly switches off lane assist as you make your planned manouver, its the same in the LEAF and I guess other cars.
As a family we run three BEVs, Two LEAFs and an MG4.

[EverydayLife]

Get a USB stick for wireless carplay, and leave it in towing mode - to switch off LKA by default (the slight downside is losing the rear parking sensors)

[dazzwilko]

A Very good video for a prospective buyer of a standard range se. . I think it's made my mind up to buy exactly that

[davidwalker]

I have MG ZS Trophy I purchased a car play dongle it works seamlessly,
It connects when the car is turned on.

[dmomcilovic]

We had 3 Tesla’s for the business, now we ordered two MG4, great value car

[briangreen]

The plug on the DC socket is because it's open to the elements when AC charging.

[vinceb]

I have an Xpower and it puts a smile on my face every time I floor the pedal

[whatvape]

You can purchase a dongle for wireless android auto / apple carplay for 20-30 pounds, no need to upgrade

[Jawlf]

I purchased the RWD Model 3 with the LFP, for the reduced fire risk, even though very very low already. My previous EV had the standard EV battery with the 80% general limit but i did 100% before long trips. I did not worry about going below 20% again as it was not something I did very often. Also mainly charged from AC home charging and 200 miles was more than enough range for day to day use, then 260 from full. All battery types currently available seem to have the reduced charging speeds when they reach 80%, so still best on long trips when using rapid chargers to limit to 80%. It means you will be done quicker and it also keeps charging spots free more often.
I think Brendan has a good mix of the two EV's, a cheaper runaround for day to day is great for when you live within a city and the MG for all the other trips.
We currently only have the one car in the family so we are fully electric as well.

[stephenuk]

I love my MG4, extended range but lower spec. The price was right and the car is brilliant. I like to plug my phone in for Android Auto because the phone is charging at the same time. The only thing I miss is a reversing camera which would have been nice.

[mowermanone]

Hello Dave, I re-watched this today and still find it quite enjoyable. I wonder if you’ve followed up recently with the owner of this MG. Over here in the United States, it appears we’re going back to petrol, we’ll see.

[steverichmond]

I have an MG4 Trophy and used to have an old Model X. The MG is far better.

[cjmillsnun]

The CCS cover is to prevent against water ingress when charging on AC. On Tesla cars with CCS2, the flap pivots up to provide cover.

[andrewlucas]

I was converted to an EV when i drove a Nissan Leaf as a work pool car. We decided to get an EV as our only car as soon as the range was significantly above 200 miles, and the price came down to something we could afford.

We've had an MG4 Trophy for two months, and love it despite it's foibles. We got it at a significant discount; I think the dealer was trying to hit sales targets. Of course, we have been through the new EV driver learning curve, but I can't see us returning to ICE now.

We've been getting 220 miles on a full battery in winter weather, but we drive carefully and always on Eco setting.

[oliverowner]

The advantage of the LFP battery is no expensive rarer (not ‘rare’) metals required for this chemistry type. That makes them much cheaper. There is also another advantage - it doesn’t need the extra care which a NMC chemistry battery needs for fire prevention safety measures. The only downsides are lower power and energy density, which is not important for lower powered models.

All EVs can be charged to 100% without damage - it is just advised not to leave them (particularly NMC chemistry) at that high charge for prolonged periods. Tesla advise their LFP batteries should be charged to 100% weekly, I believe.

[johncrispin]

Thanks Dave for setting up a dialogue with an ev owner. Valuable insights particularly for me as the owner of a 22 plate blue MG4. Now on 13k miles. Pleased with it so far.
Tried reverting to ‘Normal ‘ mode always been in Eco before. Early day, s yet but I think efficiency will not suffer, and yes one pedal driving pretty much.
My only concern is that I have little faith in the dealership. Frankly I doubt their interest the understanding of ev or why electrification ergo climate change etc figures in their approach.
When bought the salesman was a nice chap but typical of his ilk and a self confessed petrolhead. Maybe changed now but I doubt it.
Updates over the air yes please, I am loath to go down to the dealership again with the level over general indifference and a not inconsidarable, charge, but until available otherwise I will.have to .
Thankyou again

[mueslicamel]

I had a stone smash my MG4 windscreen, it was replaced by auto glass within a few days