250 reasons to switch – meet the MG5 EV Long Range

Switching to an electric car has never been so easy thanks to the 250 mile range of the MG5 EV Long Range.

Range anxiety is the necessary evil that comes with pretty much all electric cars. But there are exceptions. The new MG5 Long Range comes with a 61.1kWh, water-cooled lithium-ion battery which provides up to 250 miles on a single charge. But it's not the only thing that makes it one of the best electric Uber car.

Unlike traditional cars, EVs feel more at home in the city, so you’ll be able to squeeze out even more than the combined WLTP figure, up to 334 miles when driving rideshare in London. In other words, it should be enough to fully charge your MG5 EV Long Range just three times a week or so, even if you drive full-time.

Drop the 60-40-folding rear seats for 1,456L boot

But when it comes to real-life practicality, range is just part of the story. Unlike the most common EVs, which come in a compact size to save on weight, the MG5 is a full-size family estate so you can sit more relaxed, and provide a truly comfortable journey.

You can pick up riders from the airport knowing that you can easily fit their luggage in the 464-litre boot, or even pack it all the way up to the roof for a total of 578 litres. Better yet, you can drop the 60-40-folding rear seats for a whopping 1,456-litre cargo space that you can fill with Amazon Flex packages for when you switch to delivery apps work.

Reduce your weekly costs

Not only is it cheaper to charge and service an electric car, but on-demand drivers in London can save up to £15 per day on the Congestion Charge. That’s compared to a traditional hybrid or a modern combustion engine, but the ULEZ charge exemption saves you a further £12.50, a daily fee charged in Central London for older, more polluting cars.

Another way an EV can reduce your weekly costs is through accessing your Uber Clean Air Plan EV Assistance. EVs can also help increase your weekly earnings.

Why drivers love it

• No ULEZ or Congestion Charge

• Eligible via the Uber’s Clean Air Fund

• 250 miles combined range (WLTP), or 334 miles city range (according to

• manufacturer)

• CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

• 80% charge in 61 minutes using a 50KW rapid charger

• 3 driving modes + 3 regenerative braking modes

• 8-inch colour touchscreen

• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity

• Auto headlights with Follow Me Home

• Emergency brake assist

• Rear parking camera + sensors

Why riders love it

• Loads of leg-and headroom in the back

• Plenty of luggage space with a 578-litre boot capacity

• Adaptive cruise control for a smooth ride

• 6-speaker audio system with 3D sound

• 2 USB phone chargers

Ready to get your career on the road?

The MG 5 Long Range EV is available on our all inclusive Used Flexi Own Plans on with a 4 or 5 year term.

• 5 Year Plan: £179 per week

• 4 Year Plan: £219 per week

About Splend

At Splend, we believe in drivers. We know their vehicles need to work harder than most; that they drive more miles than most; that their insurance is hefty; their maintenance costs high and that they can face unreasonable finance rates – which is a heavy load to carry on their own.

That’s why at Splend, we exist to support rideshare drivers with a new model, that takes all those car ownership costs, and provides them for less, with lower purchase prices, better rates, lower servicing and insurance costs – all for one weekly repayment, all in one place.