- Oct 12, 2022
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OK, not getting a really fast car. I'm trying to get a sense of whether a normal family EV will cost more than a comparable family ICE. If so, by what sort of percentage
So, I’m driving what was a brand new MG ZS EV, insurance is spread across 12 months, insurance is £65.15pcm
That’s for me doing 15,000 miles a year, fully comprehensive, including social, commuting and business use. (My vehicle is part of my job)
My vehicle is parked on-street in a slightly “crimey” part of South Wales.
I’m doubtless paying a bit more than the standard because the vehicle is used for work (not just commuting to and from) and we’ve no off-street parking.
With regard to maintenance, the Leaf required tyres, wiper blades and washer fluid, and a replacement 12v battery over the three years we owned it (it hadn’t been replaced since new and the vehicle was 8 years old at time of replacement)
The MG’s only been with us for 6 months, so is exactly as it was driven away from the showroom. Nothing to report so far.