Hello Everybody

google1901 · Mar 25, 2023

maskull said:
Hi Everybody ,
I have finally taken a dip into the EV pool .
I purchased a used MG5 on Tuesday , it was one day under a year old with 7500 miles on it . Initially I had a look at the MG4 and was impressed even if I had doubted it to be a true family car . But , frankly , it was too rich for my pocket with a reasonable mileage allowance ...even with the Affinity discount .
I had intended to move to EV in 2016 , but the price , range and , bearing in mind that I can't charge at home , charging infrastructure in my area was pathetic at the time . I settled for an Ioniq hybrid and than a second one in 2020 , still waiting for prices to come down , range to increase ( hopefully 300 miles ) and charging infrastructure . Loved the Ioniq , by the way .
The charging infrastructure is beginning to take shape here now ,though still not ideal so I thought it's now or never .
Tried to charge my car on the way home at an Ionity charger which didn't seem to recognize my card on either terminal so I drove home and used a rapid charger about 5 miles from my house ( Pod Point) . I had a few issues initiating the charge ( probably my fault ) . When the charge finished it wouldn't release the cable . At this point I was thinking "What Have I Done ?" . No problems to report since .
The User Interface is a bit quirky but I finding my way around it . I prefer the Paddles on my Ioniq to the KERS switch , but not a deal breaker . Other than that pretty happy .
I think I'll find my way around it in the next week or two , but if anyone has any tips or advice please feel free

Simple solution is the lock the car then unlock. This will release the cable the lock

maskull · Mar 25, 2023

google1901 said:
Simple solution is the lock the car then unlock. This will release the cable the lock

Already worked that one out thanks

. Had an issue yesterday with Connect Kerb where it would not stop my session and release the cable . The guy with the Kia E Niro in the next bay had the same problem . I managed to get mine released , he was still there when I left

DrJohn20 · Mar 25, 2023

maskull said:
Hi Everybody ,
I have finally taken a dip into the EV pool .
I purchased a used MG5 on Tuesday , it was one day under a year old with 7500 miles on it . Initially I had a look at the MG4 and was impressed even if I had doubted it to be a true family car . But , frankly , it was too rich for my pocket with a reasonable mileage allowance ...even with the Affinity discount .
I had intended to move to EV in 2016 , but the price , range and , bearing in mind that I can't charge at home , charging infrastructure in my area was pathetic at the time . I settled for an Ioniq hybrid and than a second one in 2020 , still waiting for prices to come down , range to increase ( hopefully 300 miles ) and charging infrastructure . Loved the Ioniq , by the way .
The charging infrastructure is beginning to take shape here now ,though still not ideal so I thought it's now or never .
Tried to charge my car on the way home at an Ionity charger which didn't seem to recognize my card on either terminal so I drove home and used a rapid charger about 5 miles from my house ( Pod Point) . I had a few issues initiating the charge ( probably my fault ) . When the charge finished it wouldn't release the cable . At this point I was thinking "What Have I Done ?" . No problems to report since .
The User Interface is a bit quirky but I finding my way around it . I prefer the Paddles on my Ioniq to the KERS switch , but not a deal breaker . Other than that pretty happy .
I think I'll find my way around it in the next week or two , but if anyone has any tips or advice please feel free

I have an MG5 long range and experience the charger sticking just like you. Fortunately a gentleman who knew how to solve it happened to walk by. A flat edge screwdriver was needed and the front bonnet lifted cover unscrewed where you find a small cable at the front of the car.. Give it a pull and it releases the charger. I now carry a screwdriver in my glove box.
This is the best car I have owned. It is comfortable well put together and cheap to run. Today I charged to 80% at Lidl and with 167 miles on the clock drove home 8 miles never going above 40. I still had 167 miles on clock when I parked car in my driveway. I firmly believe that 250 or more is attainable depending on the weight of your right foot.
Incidentally when I had my car serviced last week, the engineer told me that unless you plan a longer journey only charge to 80% which helps to preserve the battery.

maskull · Mar 25, 2023

DrJohn20 said:
I have an MG5 long range and experience the charger sticking just like you. Fortunately a gentleman who knew how to solve it happened to walk by. A flat edge screwdriver was needed and the front bonnet lifted cover unscrewed where you find a small cable at the front of the car.. Give it a pull and it releases the charger. I now carry a screwdriver in my glove box.
This is the best car I have owned. It is comfortable well put together and cheap to run. Today I charged to 80% at Lidl and with 167 miles on the clock drove home 8 miles never going above 40. I still had 167 miles on clock when I parked car in my driveway. I firmly believe that 250 or more is attainable depending on the weight of your right foot.
Incidentally when I had my car serviced last week, the engineer told me that unless you plan a longer journey only charge to 80% which helps to preserve the battery.

Thought I'd seen the last of carrying screwdrivers when I retired

. Last time my battery was at 100% the GOM was showing 263 miles range . Well happy with that , maybe happier in the summer ? . I think a lot of folk expect a good range when they've got a lead foot on the loud pedal . Same applies with ICE and EV , nice and gently does it

aled · Mar 25, 2023

maskull said:
Thought I'd seen the last of carrying screwdrivers when I retired . Last time my battery was at 100% the GOM was showing 263 miles range . Well happy with that , maybe happier in the summer ? . I think a lot of folk expect a good range when they've got a lead foot on the loud pedal . Same applies with ICE and EV , nice and gently does it

You can undo them with a card.

maskull · Mar 25, 2023

aled said:
You can undo them with a card.

Don't want to damage my American Express Platinum card

smokie · Mar 26, 2023

Why, is it the only card you have?

Gomev · Mar 26, 2023

DrJohn20 said:
I have an MG5 long range and experience the charger sticking just like you. Fortunately a gentleman who knew how to solve it happened to walk by. A flat edge screwdriver was needed and the front bonnet lifted cover unscrewed where you find a small cable at the front of the car.. Give it a pull and it releases the charger. I now carry a screwdriver in my glove box.
This is the best car I have owned. It is comfortable well put together and cheap to run. Today I charged to 80% at Lidl and with 167 miles on the clock drove home 8 miles never going above 40. I still had 167 miles on clock when I parked car in my driveway. I firmly believe that 250 or more is attainable depending on the weight of your right foot.
Incidentally when I had my car serviced last week, the engineer told me that unless you plan a longer journey only charge to 80% which helps to preserve the battery.

As has been documented before, when you have the cover off, attach a piece of string or wire to the release cable and feed it back through the cover by the washer bottle or anywhere suitable and secure.
Next time you have to use it, if ever, just open the bonnet and pull the string....no screwdrivers or cards required.

maskull · Mar 26, 2023

smokie said:
Why, is it the only card you have?

It was meant jokingly but I don't use credit cards only debit

smokie · Mar 26, 2023

maskull said:
It was meant jokingly but I don't use credit cards only debit

So was my response but I forgot the smiley!!

maskull · Mar 26, 2023

smokie said:
So was my response but I forgot the smiley!!

And the 5 won't tow enough to carry my cash

Deleted member 9152 · Mar 26, 2023

maskull said:
Hi Everybody ,
I have finally taken a dip into the EV pool .
I purchased a used MG5 on Tuesday , it was one day under a year old with 7500 miles on it . Initially I had a look at the MG4 and was impressed even if I had doubted it to be a true family car . But , frankly , it was too rich for my pocket with a reasonable mileage allowance ...even with the Affinity discount .
I had intended to move to EV in 2016 , but the price , range and , bearing in mind that I can't charge at home , charging infrastructure in my area was pathetic at the time . I settled for an Ioniq hybrid and than a second one in 2020 , still waiting for prices to come down , range to increase ( hopefully 300 miles ) and charging infrastructure . Loved the Ioniq , by the way .
The charging infrastructure is beginning to take shape here now ,though still not ideal so I thought it's now or never .
Tried to charge my car on the way home at an Ionity charger which didn't seem to recognize my card on either terminal so I drove home and used a rapid charger about 5 miles from my house ( Pod Point) . I had a few issues initiating the charge ( probably my fault ) . When the charge finished it wouldn't release the cable . At this point I was thinking "What Have I Done ?" . No problems to report since .
The User Interface is a bit quirky but I finding my way around it . I prefer the Paddles on my Ioniq to the KERS switch , but not a deal breaker . Other than that pretty happy .
I think I'll find my way around it in the next week or two , but if anyone has any tips or advice please feel free

You must have had a bargain purchasing one second hand. My MG5 LR I traded in after 8 months from new. Lost £13,000 on the trade in back to a VW Caddy Max Diesel 7-seater. The MG5 is taxed (zero) but still not sold as I check it every now and then (DVLA CHECK). I had personal issues with the MG5 such as Charging Rage on motorways and the ever increasing price of electric which made the purchase (to save money) a joke. Noticed when I purchased the MG5 in June 2022, there was only the one in red available. 8 months later (and probably more now) there were 150 in AutoTrader in my model and spec alone. It was nice to drive. Only problem going back to a diesel automatic, I am having to use the brake peddle a lot, the MG5 was perfect for going down hill as it did not require the brake peddle.

Gone Fishing said:
You must have had a bargain purchasing one second hand. My MG5 LR I traded in after 8 months from new. Lost £13,000 on the trade in back to a VW Caddy Max Diesel 7-seater. The MG5 is taxed (zero) but still not sold as I check it every now and then (DVLA CHECK). I had personal issues with the MG5 such as Charging Rage on motorways and the ever increasing price of electric which made the purchase (to save money) a joke. Noticed when I purchased the MG5 in June 2022, there was only the one in red available. 8 months later (and probably more now) there were 150 in AutoTrader in my model and spec alone. It was nice to drive. Only problem going back to a diesel automatic, I am having to use the brake peddle a lot, the MG5 was perfect for going down hill as it did not require the brake peddle.

google1901 said:
Simple solution is the lock the car then unlock. This will release the cable the lock

... and stupid me pressed that little SOS button when it happened to me believing I was calling the AA (who always claim to be the 4th Emergency Service). I got a real bollocking from the un-sympathetic fella at the other end. Felt like ripping the damn thing off the roof.

Mitch AC DC · Jun 26, 2023

maskull said:
Don't want to damage my American Express Platinum card

Are you sure you`re not a Tesla driver

maskull · Jun 26, 2023

M1tch said:
Are you sure you`re not a Tesla driver

Wash your mouth out with soap

google1901 · Jun 26, 2023

maskull said:
Hi Everybody ,
I have finally taken a dip into the EV pool .
I purchased a used MG5 on Tuesday , it was one day under a year old with 7500 miles on it . Initially I had a look at the MG4 and was impressed even if I had doubted it to be a true family car . But , frankly , it was too rich for my pocket with a reasonable mileage allowance ...even with the Affinity discount .
I had intended to move to EV in 2016 , but the price , range and , bearing in mind that I can't charge at home , charging infrastructure in my area was pathetic at the time . I settled for an Ioniq hybrid and than a second one in 2020 , still waiting for prices to come down , range to increase ( hopefully 300 miles ) and charging infrastructure . Loved the Ioniq , by the way .
The charging infrastructure is beginning to take shape here now ,though still not ideal so I thought it's now or never .
Tried to charge my car on the way home at an Ionity charger which didn't seem to recognize my card on either terminal so I drove home and used a rapid charger about 5 miles from my house ( Pod Point) . I had a few issues initiating the charge ( probably my fault ) . When the charge finished it wouldn't release the cable . At this point I was thinking "What Have I Done ?" . No problems to report since .
The User Interface is a bit quirky but I finding my way around it . I prefer the Paddles on my Ioniq to the KERS switch , but not a deal breaker . Other than that pretty happy .
I think I'll find my way around it in the next week or two , but if anyone has any tips or advice please feel free

'Lock/Unlock' the doors. This releases the cable lock. It worked for me on my previous MG ZS.

Gomev · Jun 27, 2023

google1901 said:
'Lock/Unlock' the doors. This releases the cable lock. It worked for me on my previous MG ZS.

You are correct, but I save effort over that, I just press unlock, no need to do lock first.

Mitch AC DC · Jun 30, 2023

DrJohn20 said:
I have an MG5 long range and experience the charger sticking just like you. Fortunately a gentleman who knew how to solve it happened to walk by. A flat edge screwdriver was needed and the front bonnet lifted cover unscrewed where you find a small cable at the front of the car.. Give it a pull and it releases the charger. I now carry a screwdriver in my glove box.
This is the best car I have owned. It is comfortable well put together and cheap to run. Today I charged to 80% at Lidl and with 167 miles on the clock drove home 8 miles never going above 40. I still had 167 miles on clock when I parked car in my driveway. I firmly believe that 250 or more is attainable depending on the weight of your right foot.
Incidentally when I had my car serviced last week, the engineer told me that unless you plan a longer journey only charge to 80% which helps to preserve the battery.

point of interest/information, the front engine bay cover has Velcro strip fasteners on sides and front {quite sturdy}, so you can remove the screw clips permanently { keep em as dealers flap }. Did this as l intended to use "frunk" regularly to store charging cables. Then found that they sat snugly on the cover { even quicker lol }

Mitch AC DC · Jul 4, 2023

maskull said:
Yep tried Instavolt today with the app . Absolutely no problem and good charging speed . So I'm guessing that the local Pod Point was the problem . Had an email off Pod Point today and they are going to investigate the charger .
Makes me more comfortable with the car ,which I.m enjoying very much . Two negatives though . The SatNav is probably the worst I've ever used . Android Auto is is then , which comes to my second little niggle . Why did MG think a smartphone would fit in that tiny cubby by the front USBs ?
No deal breakers though

Just guessing?/theory?, maybe usb cubby space wasn`t meant to store much?. But the pockets on the sides of centre tunnel are obviously made to store/park your phones.
personally I find the Satnav not brilliant but definitely useable for basic routing.

maskull · Jul 4, 2023

Mitch AC DC said:
Just guessing?/theory?, maybe usb cubby space wasn`t meant to store much?. But the pockets on the sides of centre tunnel are obviously made to store/park your phones.
personally I find the Satnav not brilliant but definitely useable for basic routing.

It probably wasn't ., but my last two cars had a nice flat wireless charging pad to lay your phone on without have usb cables passing over the gear selector, and also had the pocket which was meant for Ipads etc . I stand by my opinion on the SatNav , it's just bizarre

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As I posted not deal breakers

Amun · Jul 4, 2023

maskull said:
Initially I had a look at the MG4 and was impressed even if I had doubted it to be a true family car .

We test drove an MG4 and both preferred the MG5, which we bought. Still feel that we made the right choice

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