It was love at first sight for experienced driver Melville and his MG5 EV

Melville has been a rideshare driver for 15 years and always enjoys the latest advancements in car technology. When he decided to switch to an EV, he was excited to discover the features in Splend's latest MG models. He didn’t take long to choose an MG5 EV and head home.

“I had no idea MG made such nice, modern EVs. My Customer Specialist suggested the MG5, and though I was skeptical at first, seeing it changed my mind. It’s so spacious that even with me, a tall guy, driving, there’s plenty of legroom for the passenger.”

Initially, learning to charge his EV efficiently was a bit of a challenge, but now Melville has some advice for other drivers.

“The hardest part was figuring out how to charge it best. Time is money, so I wanted to learn the quickest way to do it. I also discovered that keeping the charge between 20% and 80% helps extend battery life.”

Melville first connected with Splend in 2019 after Uber shared a list of car subscription options, and he quickly made up his mind.

“I called Splend, drove down to the MSC the same day, and signed the contract. I didn’t have to think twice. For a reasonable weekly rate, you get to own the car in four years, and everything’s included — PHV insurance, maintenance, and support.”

He’s also a big fan of Splend’s Flexi Own plan, which he recommends to other drivers.

“If you’re a driver, go for the Flexi Own plan. It’s the best deal and has everything you need to start earning right away.”

With retirement only a few years away, Melville plans to keep driving. He loves the job and can’t imagine doing anything else.

“Driving is a part of me. After all these years, I still enjoy it, even with the challenges. Sure, the traffic can be hectic, and people are always in a hurry, but that’s what makes it interesting.”

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.