Pretty much all said really.
Given your low usage pattern, I would have said that the ZS EV ( Gen 1 ) would suit your needs extremely well.
I assume ( given your small usage ) you will be charging from home almost 100% of the time.
This is when you will see the biggest savings on running costs, although you usage pattern is pretty small.
The more miles you cover, the larger the savings in an EV of course over a fossil.
EV driving ( for me anyway ) is a much better relaxed driving experience, of course it’s not the same for everybody.
Servicing costs are very reasonable compared to a ICE car as you would expect, because of the lack of the usual stuff like oil and filters etc etc.
Make sure the car you are looking at, has had its services done at the main dealer, as keeping this up to date, will ensure that you don’t invalidate the 7 year warranty and it will entitle you to free FULL break down cover each year.
It’s a personal thing I know and budget takes a big part her, but can I suggest that you consider getting the Exclusive model ?.
It has the full glass sky roof that brings a lot of light into the car, giving it a greater feeling of space.
My grand children love being able to look up to the sky and it has an electric blind you can use in the summer time.
While on this subject, the glass in the sky roof is tinted, but the rest of the glass is NOT and the interior of the car can get hot when that big yellow thing in the sky makes an appearance
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This can be improved by having the windows tinted, which a lot of owners do.
The sky roof has been dropped on the latest Gen 2 model now which is a real shame, so this is a nice feature to have.
There a GOOD number of extra features that come with the Exclusive model over the Excite model, not just the sky roof well worth the extra cost IMHO.
The Gen1 has the nice diamond cut alloy wheels, check them for damage as they can be a bit costly to have refinished.
The boot space is really good in its class and is more than big enough for the family shop !.
While on this subject, the ZS EV does have the provision to house an emergency spare wheel.
This is fairly rare these days, as most cars only have the inflation gloop and a pump.
You can purchase a spare wheel kit on line, it as it is not standard equipment.
MG do not sell it any more but you could be lucky and pick one up second hand.
A lot of people ask if the Gen1 has the App for preheating via your phone, well no it does not I am afraid.
You can preheat the cabin, but you have to do it manually.
When first launched the Gen 1 ZS EV was absolutely unbeatable value for money back in 2019 but as the grants have been removed, the price has increased by a lot !.
Still a good value for money EV but less so.
Second hand prices have decreased rapidly in the last few months, from that stupid all time high.
Time your purchase correctly when you think the prices have fully stabilised or you could get bitten on the bum !.
Oh …… If you are doing a lot of night time driving, you may find the head lights a little “yellow” if you have been use to better performing units.
They’re okay, but they can be improved with some whiter / brighter lamps ( bulbs ) for not a lot of money.
Hope this has been of some use and good luck with your search
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Have you driven one yet, if not you need to do that first really to be sure you are happy.
Keep us posted to what you find and let the forum know if you have anymore questions.
Good luck
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