USED ELECTRIC CAR CHALLENGE!!

EV Channels Review

This "Used Electric Car Challenge" by What Car? pits a brand-new MG4 against a 5-year-old Renault Zoe and a 10-year-old BMW i3 on a 240-mile road trip. The primary takeaway is the significant advancement in EV technology and usability over the past decade. The MG4, representing the modern entry-level EV, completed the journey without needing a charge, highlighting its superior range (253 miles in the real-world test) and efficiency (4.1 miles/kWh). In contrast, the Zoe struggled due to its lack of fast charging, requiring a lengthy stop, and the i3, despite its quick charging capability (up to 47kW), was severely limited by its small 18.8 kWh battery, managing only 64 miles in the real-world range test. While the i3 is praised for its innovative design and city runabout potential, and the Zoe for its affordability for short trips, the MG4 emerges as the clear winner, offering a vastly more practical and less stressful EV experience for longer journeys at a comparable price point to older models.