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I was glad that I used the Ionity network because the app clearly shows when each charger was last used. For instance, it would say that x charger was last used 30 mins ago and then you can rest assured that it would work. I only ever had to wait for around 5 mins once in the 5 times I used the...

I have never used this feature as I charge mostly at home when it does not make any difference and the only time I used the public chargers were on the motorway when the car was warmed up already. The only time it may help is if you wake up on a cold morning and decide to go to the public fast...

I was lucky that both days of travelling were clear and bright; I didnt have to use the heater all the way. I am sure that would have contributed to the increased range. Additionally, I used the Motorway all the way and driving at or around the legal limit.

I had the same issue as many providers dont have the MG S5 in their database yet. You would think they keep up with the new model releases.

No, I have not bought it as yet but hoping to do that early next year. Will let you know how I get along.

As someone who is struggling with a Honor 50 android phone for many years, I am also in the market for an upgrade. I am facing several issues of Honor phone with Android Auto as It fails to connect very often. I also want to use a phone with wireless charging to make use of the MG S5's...

Exactly my own experience as well. Notwithstanding the cost savings, the car was simply superb on the motorway, never once gave me any reason to think otherwise. I felt safe, secure, comfortable and in control all the way through. I could never say that of my previous ICE BMW on which I have...

Yes, indeed. I was mindful of this fact and it certainly helped

Agree with you that practically speaking, there may not be cost savings but tbh, you rarely do such a long journey and for shorter trips, the charging stops are eliminated mostly.

I used the IONITY Power subscription that costs £10 per month and gives you the lowest public charging rate of 43p per KWh. All the Ionity chargers are 350 KWh although in reality, I was getting a throughput of around 120 KWh. I spent around 25 mins on average at each stop. I had added my credit...

Yes, I saved around 30% as compared to an ICE car. Perhaps spent more time on charges but I timed the charging stops with coffee and lunch breaks so it was all good

I just completed my first long distance drive from Newcastle to Southampton and back. You can read my post about my plans before the journey https://www.mgevs.com/threads/long-motorway-round-trip-in-mg-s5ev-%E2%80%93-practical-charging-strategy-costs.24444/ and my post on the real world data...

I drove at the top legal limit but most of the route had variable speed limits and there were road works going on as well. Depending on your setting the adaptable cruise control also slows you down from doing a constant speed.

If you have not seen my earlier post on my charging plan, please do so first Long motorway round trip in MG S5EV – practical charging strategy & costs. This update is on the real world data based on my completed journey. Update after completing the trip – what worked and what didn’t I’ve now...

Is there any way to turn the orientation of the Sat Nav map similar to Google Maps. It's quite disconcerting while following the direction on the map when you are moving forward and the map is moving downwards.