Who has done the most miles?

[weedavemac]

Just wondering how many miles you have all done in your MG 5 please?
I am looking to buy one to use as a taxi and was curious about reliability for those who have done higher mileages.
Thanks

 

[drjat]

Just wondering how many miles you have all done in your MG 5 please?
I am looking to buy one to use as a taxi and was curious about reliability for those who have done higher mileages.
Thanks

I have done 5400 in 3 months

 

[weedavemac]

I have done 5400 in 3 months

Thanks for replying. Any problems so far?

 

[drjat]

Thanks for replying. Any problems so far?

None. Very pleased with the purchase.

 

[Mark Holmes]

Just wondering how many miles you have all done in your MG 5 please?
I am looking to buy one to use as a taxi and was curious about reliability for those who have done higher mileages.
Thanks

19400 miles in 1 year and 3 months, no problems at all.

 

[Stuwit46]

9250 for me and I think it’s great value

 

[weedavemac]

Thanks for all the replies. All very positive which is good.

 

[weedavemac]

19400 miles in 1 year and 3 months, no problems at all.

That is a good number. Is there a way to see if your battery has degraded at all?

 

[Mark Holmes]

That is a good number. Is there a way to see if your battery has degraded at all?

Last time I checked it was 100% when I next fully charge, maybe tomorrow I will be able to take some readings, but my voltage on fully charge still shows 449 volts and 163 miles in Normal when all mileage records are reset.

 

[weedavemac]

Last time I checked it was 100% when I next fully charge, maybe tomorrow I will be able to take some readings, but my voltage on fully charge still shows 449 volts and 163 miles in Normal when all mileage records are reset.

That's good news - thanks for the feedback

 

[Paul Mason]

However, the details and age suggest you have a ZS EV, not an MG5

 

[Mark Holmes]

However, the details and age suggest you have a ZS EV, not an MG5

Correct

 

[Mr479]

11,000 miles in 6 months, no issues, drive 100 miles motorway and 30 in London most days. As the weather is getting hotter the range is improving alot. Winter I was down to 25% After a return journey, now have 40% remaining and that's normal driving not ev style!

 

[weedavemac]

11,000 miles in 6 months, no issues, drive 100 miles motorway and 30 in London most days. As the weather is getting hotter the range is improving alot. Winter I was down to 25% After a return journey, now have 40% remaining and that's normal driving not ev style!

thank you for sharing. That's impressive mileage in 6 months and impressive range too.

 

[viking]

11,000 miles in 6 months, no issues, drive 100 miles motorway and 30 in London most days. As the weather is getting hotter the range is improving alot. Winter I was down to 25% After a return journey, now have 40% remaining and that's normal driving not ev style!

How are the tyres wearing? I read somewhere of a Taxi operator who had covered over 16,000 miles, but said he was disappointed at the Bridgestone tyres, which were worn out at 11,000.

Wondering whether this is due to the extra weight of batteries or whether he was just unlucky with a poor quality set of tyres

 

[Dave S]

I wish I could mention my 14,000+ miles in 15 months - but it's in a ZS and I'm not in your gang!!

 

[pjmuk]

How are the tyres wearing? I read somewhere of a Taxi operator who had covered over 16,000 miles, but said he was disappointed at the Bridgestone tyres, which were worn out at 11,000.

Wondering whether this is due to the extra weight of batteries or whether he was just unlucky with a poor quality set of tyres

They were probably over inflated, and wore out in the middle. My ex demo from Luscombe's was supplied with 2.8 bar rather than 2.2. So far I've tried 2.8, 2.5, and now the recommended 2.2 bar, and haven't noticed any difference in range, but the 2.2 should be better for wear, and certainly rides better in my view.

 

[viking]

They were probably over inflated, and wore out in the middle. My ex demo from Luscombe's was supplied with 2.8 bar rather than 2.2. So far I've tried 2.8, 2.5, and now the recommended 2.2 bar, and haven't noticed any difference in range, but the 2.2 should be better for wear, and certainly rides better in my view.
Thanks for this information PJ. It reminded me that I haven't checked mine since collecting the car. Must do it ASAP

 

[weedavemac]

I wish I could mention my 14,000+ miles in 15 months - but it's in a ZS and I'm not in your gang!!

Totally not allowed to mention your 14,000+ miles in 15 months!!

 

[Dave S]

@weedavemac

I'll take my exclusion from making comments about my 14,000+ miles in 15 months in the MG5 gang gracefully, but hang on - do I see that you are driving "not an MG"!!!!!

Just sayin' !!!!