Content by Geoffree in January, 2026

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    Only charging at 45kW max. on 350kW charger.

    Just found tech spec for the MG4 SE SR. Maximum rapid charge capability, DC is 117kW (LR & Trophy are 135 - 144 kW) Estimated charging time (150kW DC public rapid charger)10 to 80% 37 minutes [My car took about 90 mins for 10 - 100%]
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    Only charging at 45kW max. on 350kW charger.

    I have the 51kWh SE, although now 50kWh according to the service report
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    Only charging at 45kW max. on 350kW charger.

    Yes, it does start at a bit slower rate, but 45kW was the maximum. Drops off to about 20kW when close to 80% :-(
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    Cold weather mileage.

    15.5kw/100kms = almost 4miles/kWh. I only get this in the summer!
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    Only charging at 45kW max. on 350kW charger.

    Yes, I did think that it might be the cold, but when I tried to turn on the battery heating it said that it was warm enough. It had been driven for a few hours so I guess it was warmed up. I have a MG4 SE
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    Only charging at 45kW max. on 350kW charger.

    We rarely have to charge away from home but went to Edinburgh and back last weekend. Found that charging the battery was disapointing slow. On IONITY 350kW it only managed a maximum of 45kW (even when at 10% battery) despite all the other cars charging were more than 80kW. The Porche Taycan was...
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    Cold weather mileage.

    Got about 3.0 miles/kWh on a recent trip to Scotland and back in the cold. Nearly 25% of the battery was for the heater!
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    IMMEDIATE ATTENTION - Replacement Brake Pads

    Initially, lots of warnings appeared, but after driving a few miles with parking brakes on/off it all settled down! By the way, I just released the parking brake (using lever on consol) and took off the parking motor and wound it back by hand. Pushed the brake cylinder back with the usual tool...
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