Range test out from Bjørn Nyland

[tsedge]

Here's his latest video:


This the 4WD performance version.

If you want a summary without watching it:

• He finds it class-leading in ride comfort and quietness
• It is heavier than he expected
• Efficiency is better than the IM6 but poor compared to Telsas
• Turning circle and parking is a doddle
• Some doubts about the ACC software (slowing in bends)
• Mind blowing charging speeds even at high SOC
• Rear visibility poor (but he doesn't seem to know about the rear camera function yet)

This is still a quick test, he doesn't have access to a proper press car yet. Also, LR 2WD version should be more efficient (but don't expect anything class-leading).

I guess the low price is down to the steel platform. They could have gone aluminium, saved 200kgs plus, but then the price would be that much higher.

It weighs roughly the same as a Tesla Model S.

Still, it seems as though work on efficiency was lacking.

 

[LenEV2016]

If you want a summary without watching it:

• He finds it class-leading in ride comfort and quietness
• It is heavier than he expected
• Efficiency is better than the IM6 but poor compared to Telsas
• Turning circle and parking is a doddle
• Some doubts about the ACC software (slowing in bends)
• Mind blowing charging speeds even at high SOC
• Rear visibility poor (but he doesn't seem to know about the rear camera function yet)

This is still a quick test, he doesn't have access to a proper press car yet. Also, LR 2WD version should be more efficient (but don't expect anything class-leading).

I guess the low price is down to the steel platform. They could have gone aluminium, saved 200kgs plus, but then the price would be that much higher.

It weighs roughly the same as a Tesla Model S.

Still, it seems as though work on efficiency was lacking.

Quick conversion of his figures

120kph 2.3 miles kwh
90 kph. 3.05

Done in mild temps

 

[sidious]

Quick conversion of his figures

120kph 2.3 miles kwh
90 kph. 3.05

Done in mild temps

That's a shame really. But it's also the performance model. Standard and long range might have better efficiency. Still not expecting it to be great though.

 

[LenEV2016]

That's a shame really. But it's also the performance model. Standard and long range might have better efficiency. Still not expecting it to be great though.

The AWD IM6 was a lot worse.

120kph (74.5 mph):. 2.01 mi/kWh.
90 kph (56 mph): 2.64.

Thirsty beast as he called it.




https://www.mgevs.com/threads/mg-im6-information-reviews.22295/

 

[tsedge]

Maybe his 1000km tests will show better results, once he has a press car.

 

[LenEV2016]

Maybe his 1000km tests will show better results, once he has a press car.

Hopefully he gets a long range of each and we can see the difference.
Albeit he has said previous that awd is normally the preferred option in Norway, just have to wait and see if he can get his hands on one

 

[tsedge]

Perhaps IM's approach is to make the car so heavy that it flattens the roads and improves the ride?

 

[LenEV2016]

Perhaps IM's approach is to make the car so heavy that it flattens the roads and improves the ride?

They have certainly succeeded in the weight department

 

[sidious]

The awd IM6 was a lot worse.

120kph (74.5 mph). 2.01 mi kWh
90 kph.(56 mph) 2.64

Thirsty beast as he called it.




MG IM6 information & reviews

Yikes. From this day on, if anyone asks, I'll only say it's (IM5) a Tesla model S rival and leave it at that. Model S is unavailable in the UK, so nobody can do a full comparison, so I'm sticking to this script.

 

[LenEV2016]

Yikes. From this day on, if anyone asks, I'll only say it's (IM5) a Tesla model S rival and leave it at that. Model S is unavailable in the UK, so nobody can do a full comparison, so I'm sticking to this script.

It's probably a more accurate comparison, size of car and battery size

 

[pvrima]

Interesting test.

FWIW I charged from 25%-80% on a 350kW charger in my IM5-LR (20” wheels) today - max rate of 246kW and all over before my coffee was made… Averaged 14.7kWh/100km over 320km of urban/motorway driving (4.2 miles/kWh).

Not a Tesla, but decent.

 

[tsedge]

That's a good result.

I do worry that it charges too fast for the average person. But then I suppose since there are much slower charging cars, sitting on a charger at 80%/100% isn't such a sin with an IM5.

 

[pvrima]

Yeah, quite a few people have mentioned the charging is inconveniently fast. But this is the price of progress. Long road trips in Australia will be simpler with vehicles like this.

 

[KnightRider]

Hi
I've done 1118 miles so far in my LR IM5. The dash reports 3.5 miles/kW. I mainly drive in comfort mode and mainly short trips. Doing a longer outing next weekend. So I'll report back.

 

[GranTurismoEra]

"Heavy" does that apply to a Taycan? Or should the Chinese EV be lighter just because.

 

[LenEV2016]

"Heavy" does that apply to a Taycan? Or should the Chinese EV be lighter just because.

Apologies but I'm missing the point your making, yes Taycans are heavy and yes the IM5 and 6 are heavy

 

[sidious]

Hi
I've done 1118 miles so far in my LR IM5. The dash reports 3.5 miles/kW. I mainly drive in comfort mode and mainly short trips. Doing a longer outing next weekend. So I'll report back.

Is that mostly motorway driving or city? Also would you class yourself as a lead-footed driver?

 

[KnightRider]

Mainly country roads. Short trips. Longer 120mile plus over the weekend! But so far, I'm impressed .