ELECTRIC CAR VS TRAIN

EV Channels Review

This video pits an MG5 Long Range electric car against a train for a journey to Scotland, aiming to determine which is more convenient, quicker, and cost-effective. The reviewer highlights the exorbitant cost of train travel (£660 for two people) as the primary motivation for choosing the EV. Despite encountering significant public charging infrastructure issues, including a non-functional charger and another operating at a reduced speed (37kW), the MG5 ultimately proves faster and considerably cheaper than the train. The reviewer notes that the EV saved them approximately an hour and £500 compared to the train, even with the charging setbacks. While acknowledging the EV's convenience is less than a petrol car, it significantly outperforms public transport. The video concludes that for long journeys, the EV is the cheapest option, though its reliability is still a concern, as evidenced by a near-empty battery situation requiring a slow charge.