MG HS Hybrid +

[securespark]

I wondered if anyone had bought or driven one yet?

Thanks.

 

[HStrophyPHEV2025rc]

I believe you are referring to this https://www.mg.co.uk/new-cars/mg-hs-hybrid. As far as I know, that's just a standard petrol engine with a small battery (that only gets charged by the petrol motor) good enough for a handful of miles around town. It is not a 'true' EV or a 'Plug in'
=> I personally think it is outside of the scope of that this forum was designed for (which is full electric, or at least plug-ins which can be connected to an electricity plug).

That said, maybe it's exactly the type of car that appeals to some people ;-)

 

[securespark]

I realise it's not an EV, nor is it a plug-in, but this forum includes hybrids, even the lesser, non plug-in ones, whether you personally think they are outside the scope of the forum or not.

As for the PHEV, it would be lovely, but I can't afford the extra payments.

 

[securespark]

I wondered if anyone could explain to me how MG's hybrid+ system operates, please?

 

[HStrophyPHEV2025rc]

@securespark Fair point about the MG3 Hybrid+ forum MG3 Hybrid+ Forum - I hadn't seen that this website had one for that car!

 

[securespark]

There is a ZS Hybrid + sub group too.

 

[HStrophyPHEV2025rc]

Obviously there are loads of variables (how many miles you drive per day, if you have access to a driveway) but getting the PHEV could save you a lot per month in fuel. My back-of-a-fag-packet calculations suggest I'm saving about £70-£80 per month in fuel (including the cost of the added electricity)
=> Maybe when you factor in that, then the cost of the payments actually make the PHEV cheaper for you?

I certainly originally looked at the 'standard' 1.5T petrol engine version, but when I factored in the savings I would make with overnight electricity, it was a no-brainer for me to get the PHEV.