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The versatility and class of an MG is rolled into a sustainable and cost-effective way to drive, with an exciting range of electric and hybrid models from this tried-and-tested manufacturer.
Whether you’re looking to take advantage of space with the family-friendly MG4 EV, or are after more of an estate feel with the MG5 EV Long Range, there’s something for anyone looking to strike a balance between efficiency and performance.
MG EVs blend the timeless reliability of this iconic brand with modern, technologically-driven innovation.
Suggest copy change to: Whether you’re looking for the MGS5, an MG SUV, or any other EV or hybrid model, at Waylands we make sure to provide our customers with a versatile variety.
Part of our commitment to a cleaner and more environmentally friendly road is the partnership we’ve formed with both Zoom EV and Ohme. At Waylands, we understand that it’s not just your responsibility to think more ethically about your carbon usage. It’s ours too. That’s why we’re proud to offer these green initiatives and offers to make owning and maintaining an electric vehicle more affordable.
By partnering with Zoom EV, we can help you save up to £750 in your first year of EV or hybrid ownership. You’ll be able to take advantage of benefits such as discounts on public charging spaces and the ability to park for free wherever you travel in the UK.
Some of the core benefits include:
To make the most of this amazing set of deals and discounts, you just need to let a member of the Wayland’s staff know that you’re interested. They’ll be able to walk you through everything from there.
If you’re thinking about bundling your home charger in a way that makes it more affordable, you can roll the cost of any Ohme charging unit into your finance balance. This device allows you to charge via the mobile app or LCD screen, schedule charging, and set maximum price caps. It’s home charging, made easy and convenient.
Electric cars are still in their infancy – at least when you compare them to petrol and diesel models. If you’re thinking of making the switch for the first time, it’s important to understand more about the benefits you’ll experience as part of a move away from traditional engines.
Keep these EV perks in mind if you’re unsure about making the leap from carbon to cables:
Because most electric vehicles are purchased from new and include new technologies, they often appear more expensive in comparison to similar petrol or diesel models. To help promote the uptake of electric vehicles and offset this cost, the Government introduced an electric car grant, also known as the Plug-in Car Grant.
The electric car grant is available on a range of electric vehicles including cars, vans, motorcycles, mopeds, taxis and some large trucks. The maximum value of the grant is £1,500 for Category 1 vehicles. MG ZS EV qualifies for the Plug-in Car Grant and all paperwork and associated actions can be handled by your local MG dealership. To qualify for the electric car grant, the electric vehicle you purchase must have emissions of less than 50g/km and a zero emissions range of more than 70 miles.
There is an additional electric car grant called the OLEV grant, which is available to help cover the cost of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The OLEV grant provides up to £350 off the cost of purchasing and installing a home charging point, as home charging is the cheapest and fastest way to power your electric vehicle. The all-weather charging station can be installed either inside or outside of your home and can recharge your electric vehicle in a matter of hours for a fraction of the cost of public charging points.
The ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) is a traffic pollution charge scheme whereby vehicles that emit a certain amount of pollution are charged for driving in a restricted area. The aim of the scheme is to reduce exhaust gas emissions in Central London. Polluting vehicles account for around half of London’s harmful air emissions, and air pollution costs the capital up to £3.7 billion every year.
Launched in April 2019 and operating alongside the congestion charge, ULEZ is helping to encourage the public to adopt cleaner transport habits such as driving electric vehicles and in turn, reduce air pollution. ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days a year (except Christmas Day) in the central London congestion charging zone. Motorists who drive in the zone in a vehicle that does not meet the new emission standard (petrol vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 standards and diesel vehicles that do not meet Euro 6) have to pay a daily charge.
Electric cars, including MG ZS EV, do not emit any CO2 or other harmful gasses from their exhaust pipe, as they are powered by battery rather than petrol or diesel, and therefore are not subject to any charges in the emissions zone. From October 2021, ULEZ expanded to the North and South Circular Roads. All cars within the expanded zone need to meet ULEZ emissions standards or pay a daily charge.
What’s more, a number of other clean air zones are now being introduced all across the country. That means vehicles who travel in these zones will also be subject to potential fees. Drivers in these parts of the country are now turning to electric as a way to avoid being slapped with regular fines.
Electric cars produce zero exhaust emissions, which means they do not emit any harmful exhaust gases into the air. This can benefit the environment as exhaust gases can contribute negatively to a number of health conditions and also impacts on climate change. Aside from the obvious benefit of no emissions, electric cars are also more energy efficient than regular vehicles, which means they use their energy in a more productive way and require less energy to get you to your destination.
Many assume that the power of an electric vehicle is less than that of a petrol or diesel model, but in many cases this is untrue. Often, electric vehicles perform better than combustion engines in terms of power, torque and acceleration. They can also be found to handle better, as electric vehicles have a lower centre of gravity due to the heavy batteries mounted in the chassis. Electric cars are also designed to be as efficient as possible, with less moving parts to the vehicle. There are generally three main components; the on-board charger, inverter and motor. This means there is reduced wear and tear and less stress on the motor, with fewer parts susceptible to damage.
At its core, EV technology exists to make vehicle performance more efficient across the board. That extends to the costs associated with driving. The amount you spend to charge a vehicle with electricity is thought to be anywhere from two or even three times as cheap as a traditional combustion engine.
Research has shown that in 2025, the average cost per mile to charge a vehicle was just 7p. By contrast, petrol cars were found to cost anywhere from 12p on the lower end to 21p for less fuel-efficient models.
The increasing adoption rate of EVs has also meant that charging is now easier than ever before. There are now thought to be as many as 86,000 charging devices spread across more than 43,500 locations in the UK. If you’re fortunate enough to find a point with rapid charge technology, 80% of the total battery is full within less than an hour of starting the charge.
As well as this, the process of charging itself has been streamlined and made more efficient as these kinds of vehicles have become more popular. Most drivers now need to follow these very simple steps to achieve a safe and efficient charge:
It’s important to remember not to remove the charger before you’ve finished the charging session.
Servicing costs are also much lower for an EV. That’s thanks to service plans for the new MG ZS EV and MG5 EV Long Range models which allow you to pay a monthly fee for servicing, rather than a flat one-off annual rate. This gives you the freedom to have the vehicle checked whenever you wish, all throughout the year.
Customers who buy an MG EV through Waylands are also privy to our generous seven-year warranty. That means you’re covered against breakdown or battery failure across the first seven years (or 100,000 miles driven) of owning your new electric car.
Plug-in hybrids offer an attractive middle ground between full electric and traditional engine types. One type of engine isn’t necessarily better than the other, but they are different. That means it’s important to know what those differences are, in order for you to drive away with a vehicle you know you’re going to be happy with.
Electric | Plug-in Hybrid |
Uses solely electric power via a battery pack | A battery is used alongside a combustion engine |
Charged at specific stations | Some are self-charging, although some will need to be plugged in |
EVs are totally emission free | Hybrids will emit some CO2 |
Less maintenance owing to fewer moving parts | Both a battery and an engine need to be maintained and serviced |
Little-to-no noise pollution | Some noise pollution from engine |
Range anxiety a factor | Hybrids can travel further on two sources of power |
One factor which leaves some confused when it comes to EVs is the very thing which differentiates them from petrol and diesel cars – their battery.
From battery life, length of time to charge, battery maintenance, and installing a charging point at home, there’s plenty to keep in mind when it comes to keeping your car fully functioning and operational.
Here are some of the most important things to consider when it comes to charging and the overall battery health of any MG EV.
Just like your phone or a smart device, the longer a battery is used for, the less efficient it may become over time. Current estimates suggest that an MG EV battery life is expected to be anywhere from 10-20 years.
A smart way to extend the life of a battery is by only charging them between 20% and 80% and trying not to let them drop below 50% too often. Going beyond these limits can increase the rate that the battery deteriorates over time. Overcharging can also cause chemical changes inside the battery itself, which again could negatively affect how efficiently it can store energy. Ultimately, you are looking to reduce the number of charging cycles that your battery goes through in its lifetime.
We offer seven-year warranties on all MG EV batteries, so if yours stops working in this window, you can rest assured that we’ll replace it for you.
Charging an EV isn’t as quick as a petrol or diesel engine. However, recent innovations have meant that topping up a vehicle is a lot faster than it was in the past.
Public charging points are split into two types; fast charging and rapid charging. Fast chargers work between 7kW and 22kW, while rapid chargers work between 43kW and 50kW for even faster charging on the go.
Rapid chargers are the fastest way to charge your electric vehicle, providing 60-200 miles of range in around half an hour, depending on the size of your battery and the exact speed of the charging point. Rapid charging is ideal for longer motorway journeys as you can quickly top up your vehicle whilst giving yourself a break too. The MG ZS EV battery is water-cooled specifically for enhanced rapid charging capabilities, and can be charged to 80% in as little as 40 minutes, meaning you'll be back on the road in no time.
Home charging is the most common way to charge an electric vehicle. How long it takes to charge an electric vehicle at home depends on two factors: the speed of the charging unit and the amount of power you need.
In the UK, the maximum current from a standard plug is 3kW which is a lot smaller than the public charging points mentioned previously. It is also worth bearing in mind that not all home sockets can supply this, and some manufacturers advise not using main sockets for frequent charging as this can cause overheating. A typical three-pin plug can supply up to eight miles of range per hour, leaving you with a longer wait to charge fully. If you do plan to use your mains sockets for electric vehicle charging, please consult an electrician beforehand.
Due to the lower power output from home sockets, many electric vehicle owners often choose to install a faster home charging unit. These are usually around 7kW in power, the same as the minimum public charging points, but 22kW home charging units are available. Home charging points will tend to give around 15-30 miles of range per hour of charge, depending on the vehicle. Using a 7kW home charging unit, the MG ZS EV can be charged to full in around six and a half hours.
A home car charging point, also known as an EV home charger, is a compact weatherproof unit that mounts to a wall with a connected charging cable or a socket for plugging in a portable charging cable.
The installation process involves mounting the charging unit to an external wall or within a garage, near to where you usually park your vehicle and then connecting this safely to the mains supply. Installation should take around three hours to complete, depending on the desired location of the charge point and the complexity of the installation. For this reason, home car charging points must be installed by qualified specialists. This can be booked through various companies online, over the phone or even through car dealerships upon purchasing an electric vehicle.
Electric vehicle drivers are entitled to a Government grant known as the OLEV Grant, which allows owners to get a £350 grant towards the purchasing and installing of an EV home charger. To be eligible for the OLEV Grant, you must adhere to the following criteria:
- You must have purchased an eligible electric vehicle from 1st October 2016 onwards
- You must have off-street parking
- You must install an OLEV approved home car charging point
- The date of installation must not be more than four months ahead of the delivery date or the date in which you legally become the owner of the vehicle
- You must use an OLEV approved charge point installer
Want to know how far you can expect to travel on a single charge? Check out our tool to help settle any range anxiety you might have.
Your month-to-month expenses are going to look a little different with an electric car when compared to a petrol or diesel. While they’ll vary between models and manufacturers, here’s what you need to keep in mind financially when running an MG EV.
These can cost upwards of £1,000, but you will be able to get support from government grants to cover some of these costs. You can also bundle EV support with Waylands to get a discount on your home installation. What’s more, you have the ability to top up at rapid charging points, which can see your vehicle fully topped up in just half an hour.
MG have released a number of EV cars. Those include:
MG EVs in the UK use a Type 2 plug for AC charging, which is the European standard. This fits into a Type 2 socket on the vehicle. For fast and rapid DC charging, they use the CCS plug, which is a Type 2 plug with two extra pins at the bottom. This kind of plug is often labelled with the letter K.
Yes, an MG EV is able to be charged at any rapid charging point that uses these kinds of plugs.
This varies, depending on the model. The MG4 charges at a rate of 180kW on newer models, while older vehicles like the MG ZS EV might only top up at a rate of 92kW.
Range is another factor which will vary depending on which model you’re driving. The MG ZS EV runs up to approximately 273 miles, while the MG4 EV’s range is between 217 to 329 miles, depending on the size of the battery you’re using.
Yes, electric cars will still require an MOT once a year (after the car is three years old).
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