Recent content by Alanp

I tested the new Niro EV which was fine and thought the styling wasn't very distinctive (nice?) apart from the C pillar contrast colouring which they seem to have added to bling it up a bit. Yes I know they make a big deal out of bleeding air under it to extend range, not convinced. But the deal...

Thanks Kamil. That's an horrendous difference!

Sorry to appear thick but what do you mean by way out?

Just a point on stale fuel.... my Tucson PHEV is 1 year old and 2500 miles without any stale fuel problems and still running on its original fill and several hundred and something equivalent mpg. You have to wonder in what circumstances anyone would change it for a full EV unless you fall for...

I had my first look at the MG4 today and it was disappointing. I viewed a Trophy and the SE. Externally, apart from the front and Trophy rear lights, it was a bit boring. Internally it looked down market and kind of matched its low'ish price. Could I enjoy the dash layout etc everyday, I would...

My experience with BMW and Audi is similar. I had multiple versions of them while being hooked on their brands until I quit them for good. Subsequently I've been more than happy with Hyundai and Honda and like the look, spec, tests and prices of the MG4 but will wait a while to see how MG fares.

Agreed, just like a my Hyundai Tucson with a hidden wiper. I test drove an Ionig 5 in the rain which doesn't have a rear wiper and said no way to SUV type rear bodywork which dumps spray onto the rear window which you can't clear with a wiper on the move.

Thanks Maciej. I've nearly got it. I had assumed that if you left it charging at home overnight for 100% then charging wouldn't stop until the charge was at 100%, presumably for all cells, ready for full range in the morning. I only charged at home overnight and haven't any experience of on the...

Would someone please explain what balance charging is.

Manufacturers love to change the spec after you've ordered. It happened to me with Mercedes without notifying me. Tesla is notorious for making changes on the run on the production line I hear, but the waiting is so long and buyers are so keen to get the latest spec from Elon it works for Tesla...

The dealer was in New Zealand and if UK dealers are as good that would be good. I notice that the car was right hand drive so what you see is what it will look like. Unlike the RH drive E Megane which has a different and smaller infotainment screen for RH drive UK cars. Life keeps getting more...

Impressive! Let's see what the dealer network looks like.

Yee Gods!!!! Reading the posts makes you wish for the 'old days' when cars were made locally ie UK and mainland Europe. The result is as the posts show. We are still chasing cheaper products at the expense of our industries and mental health. I'm just as guilty but I'm sticking with my Hyundai...

Considering the interest in the new MG4, at least on this forum, eg people following the progress of ships bringing the MGs to the UK on their shipping app, it's strange that a quick search for similar forum activity for the new Renault E Megane drew a blank. It is also supposed to be hitting...

Exactly! There's more to EVs than meets the eye. Battery types and their pros and cons should be more widely known. It's kind of like the old diesel v petrol situation with ICE cars, pros and cons eg mpg, performance, pollution, price per litre etc but over time most people were able to make...