I own the Excite 51, had it 3 months now, best car I've ever owned, tweaking EQ and using Android Auto with Spotify makes it sound 100 times better, the take off power is still great, biggest thing played down in reviews is how fast off the line EVs are, the base model MG4 feels 4 times faster than my old turbo diesel car, so for a everyday runabout car, it's ace 😊
They should put 1kw n type topcon half cut bifacial solar panel on each of these to give 40km daily range as we park these outside for at least 8 hours for our 8 hour shift. 500watts panels now cost only Australian $98. The big black roof can easily accommodate two 500 watts panels.
Thank you Chris, very well put. I bought an Ora which has just about all the toys and I would say the rear cross traffic alert is a must if one is parking in supermarket car parks alongside jumping castle sized SUVs. Not just the alert but also automatic rear alert braking.
@@rc70ys It is a strange car. It is very well made, good to drive and looks brilliant. It has plenty of power and rides like a large car and would make a very good choice for long commutes so long as one does not want to carry much as the boot is small. It is, though, a bit of a handful in inner suburbs with lots of right angle turns and crowded car parks due to a wide turning circle, long wheelbase and indirect steering. Although I have only driven the MG4 once, (I also have an MG ZS EV), I would expect the MG4 to be easier to drive in inner city areas because of the tighter turning circle, rear wheel drive and smaller steering wheel. The MG4 would be nippier; both cars have about the same power to weight ratio though the Ora front wheels spin if you accellerate too hard from stationary in the wet. I would not, though, buy an MG4 without 360 degree camera and rear cross traffic braking if I was doing a lot of parking in car parks.
We bought the Essence 64. It has more than enough extra to cover the extra cost. (Safety features, cloth inserts in the seats, sound system, faster charging) The Essence gets a wireless hot spot too (not sure why) and the refined firmware became available for the Essence well before the Excite (I believe). The recharging from 20 to 80 from the home charger finishes well before the 6 hour that the $0.08c overnight rate ends. (Midnight to 6:00A.M.)
Thanks again Chris. A very well structured comparison video and you packed a lot in 🙂 I wonder if today's announcement by Peugeot that they will massively reduce the price of E-2008 GT SUV by $20K+ to $40K drive away over the next 2 months will impact MG4 sales.
Excellent, comprehensive and common sense comparing review 👍 👍 PS The Excite seems to use a LFP battery, vs Essence uses NMC. Are LFP/NMC equal in safety eg in respect to catching fire etc? 11:41
Good comparison review. However I would only consider MG4 (Essence 64) if MG improves on the infotainment system, and modifies the interior (especially the backseats) brighter with lights. It's just too dark and gloomy.
Hi, I come from 5 months in the future. Time traveler. DO NOT BUY. You will lose $15k in depreciation. $10k price cut in Sep 2024 and then $5k loss for used car resale value. Even if you drive 20,000km a year, it will take you 30 years in petrol savings to make up for the loss. Wait before you buy.
If Tesla had EVs in this price bracket, absolutely agree. However cheapest new Tesla is ~ $63K to $66K (M3 & MY respectively). I'll be curious to see what their next "cheaper" EV will be.
How is over 7 seconds fast? "Crazy speeds" is quite the poor statement when all Tesla's, even the base range do faster than that, otherwise good video.
![Electric Chris [Chris Vanderstock]](http://yt3.ggpht.com/qxfI75BghYdT1dTJZL1BUpsCDP0Z3egBhGdfcon8D317GWcfNSPR4A7J28c5ConhaqQw7ldVZg=s48-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj)
I own the Excite 51, had it 3 months now, best car I've ever owned, tweaking EQ and using Android Auto with Spotify makes it sound 100 times better, the take off power is still great, biggest thing played down in reviews is how fast off the line EVs are, the base model MG4 feels 4 times faster than my old turbo diesel car, so for a everyday runabout car, it's ace 😊
Rekt. $10k loss.
They should put 1kw n type topcon half cut bifacial solar panel on each of these to give 40km daily range as we park these outside for at least 8 hours for our 8 hour shift. 500watts panels now cost only Australian $98. The big black roof can easily accommodate two 500 watts panels.
Thank you Chris, very well put. I bought an Ora which has just about all the toys and I would say the rear cross traffic alert is a must if one is parking in supermarket car parks alongside jumping castle sized SUVs. Not just the alert but also automatic rear alert braking.
How are you finding it ?
@@rc70ys It is a strange car. It is very well made, good to drive and looks brilliant. It has plenty of power and rides like a large car and would make a very good choice for long commutes so long as one does not want to carry much as the boot is small. It is, though, a bit of a handful in inner suburbs with lots of right angle turns and crowded car parks due to a wide turning circle, long wheelbase and indirect steering. Although I have only driven the MG4 once, (I also have an MG ZS EV), I would expect the MG4 to be easier to drive in inner city areas because of the tighter turning circle, rear wheel drive and smaller steering wheel. The MG4 would be nippier; both cars have about the same power to weight ratio though the Ora front wheels spin if you accellerate too hard from stationary in the wet. I would not, though, buy an MG4 without 360 degree camera and rear cross traffic braking if I was doing a lot of parking in car parks.
We bought the Essence 64. It has more than enough extra to cover the extra cost. (Safety features, cloth inserts in the seats, sound system, faster charging) The Essence gets a wireless hot spot too (not sure why) and the refined firmware became available for the Essence well before the Excite (I believe). The recharging from 20 to 80 from the home charger finishes well before the 6 hour that the $0.08c overnight rate ends. (Midnight to 6:00A.M.)
LFP battery is important to me. So automatically the Excite 51 which I have on order.
Thanks Chris for this informative video.
A very rare occasion when the title of the video delivers exactly what it promised 💯
Thanks again Chris. A very well structured comparison video and you packed a lot in 🙂
I wonder if today's announcement by Peugeot that they will massively reduce the price of E-2008 GT SUV by $20K+ to $40K drive away over the next 2 months will impact MG4 sales.
Great review Chris, u nailed it..💪
Great comparison review. Thanks Chris
Excellent, comprehensive and common sense comparing review 👍 👍
PS The Excite seems to use a LFP battery, vs Essence uses NMC.
Are LFP/NMC equal in safety eg in respect to catching fire etc?
11:41
I am curious about this too Chris
We have the MG4 Long Range. It is a great car at an affordable price.
Certainly a great car!
Good comparison review. However I would only consider MG4 (Essence 64) if MG improves on the infotainment system, and modifies the interior (especially the backseats) brighter with lights. It's just too dark and gloomy.
An LFP long range. LFP or no thanks.
I too would buy LFP over NMC.
Thanks Chris
Left the most important info out lol. LFP only on the cheap one. Conclusion: get Tesla LFP or any BYD
Fair. I too would buy LFP over NMC.
Being rural roads, rim size is very important, 18" rims no way, also towing capacity could be a lot better
When are they giving you the XPower 😊
May! Can't wait to throw that around some twisties
Hi, I come from 5 months in the future. Time traveler. DO NOT BUY. You will lose $15k in depreciation. $10k price cut in Sep 2024 and then $5k loss for used car resale value. Even if you drive 20,000km a year, it will take you 30 years in petrol savings to make up for the loss. Wait before you buy.
Telsta all the way for the price difference IMO
If Tesla had EVs in this price bracket, absolutely agree. However cheapest new Tesla is ~ $63K to $66K (M3 & MY respectively). I'll be curious to see what their next "cheaper" EV will be.
@@chrisvanderstock Maybe the app on the top model MG4 makes up for non LFP battery. Does the App allow you to set stop charging to 80%?
@@fallonstuart8921 Yes, it does
How is over 7 seconds fast? "Crazy speeds" is quite the poor statement when all Tesla's, even the base range do faster than that, otherwise good video.
A pair of MG4 only for King Charles and Prince Harry & Meghan Markle.