MG ZS EV Owners Discussion

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#302310 14-Nov-2022 10:50

I don't see a thread dedicated to this one (mods - if so, let me know!). We were told on the weekend that we will probably be receiving ours in the middle of December. Unfortunately the V2L module isn't available here yet. Really want that, we can use it to run the water pump and our computers when the power goes out. Possibly fridge & freezer too but it generally isn't out for long enough for that to matter.

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#2995884 14-Nov-2022 11:37

SaltyNZ: Unfortunately the V2L module isn't available here yet.

I take it that's the connector accessory (which you have to purchase separately) you're referring to?

I've also been told mine will arrive in December (better than March!) but hadn't looked at this as I don't think I have a need for it. Evcables.com has them - US$167.00 + shipping.

Edit: you'd also need an adaptor plug, pita...

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#2995896 14-Nov-2022 12:10

We have the 1st gen ZS EV.
Love it.
Had it for about 7 months now and approx 18,500kms travelled.

Did a 700ish km trip over the weekend.
No issues except for one charger not working in Christchurch so had to carry on to the next one.

Parents are waiting on their one to arrive which they were told would be this month.

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#2995971 14-Nov-2022 12:57

Dratsab:

I take it that's the connector accessory (which you have to purchase separately) you're referring to?

Yes, but as you've already noted, you'd need an adapter for that one so I can wait for the official release.

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#2995988 14-Nov-2022 13:55

SaltyNZ: Yes, but as you've already noted, you'd need an adapter for that one so I can wait for the official release.

According to the local MG dealer, they should be available sometime in Q1 next year.

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#2995992 14-Nov-2022 14:02

Dratsab:

SaltyNZ: Yes, but as you've already noted, you'd need an adapter for that one so I can wait for the official release.

According to the local MG dealer, they should be available sometime in Q1 next year.

Sweet. :-)

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#2997421 17-Nov-2022 11:57

Quite a timely start of thread for me. Arrived in Wellington yesterday and ordered a Corporate Cab to the CBD and it turned out that it was a MG EV. Seems like a bice vehicle and has converted the "Finance Committee" to EVs . Talked to the cab owner who had had it about 12 months and spoke highly of it. Moving to Tauranga in the new year may trade my Mazda CX 5 to one of these

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#2997459 17-Nov-2022 13:39

Got an email from the local dealer yesterday, apparently so many have arrived in Auckland that, the ones for Wellington are going to be put on a ship to be transported as it'll be, overall, faster to get them here. No doubt cheaper as well. Reading between the lines it would seem that once cleared by Customs they'll all get their VTNZ inspection in Auckland as the arrival date in Wellington is slated as Friday 02 Dec with dealers starting to have vehicles prepared for collection the week of Mon 05 Dec. They're hoping for all vehicles to be ready prior to Christmas. An electrician is coming round tomorrow morning to look at giving me a quote for upgrading my 1970 switchboard and running some extra cable for a home charger.

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#3006421 6-Dec-2022 16:02

Woohoo - picked up my car today!

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#3006437 6-Dec-2022 16:27

Dratsab:

Woohoo - picked up my car today!

Great. Let us all know your opinion after a week or two.

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#3007028 7-Dec-2022 18:54

Picking up our MG on Saturday. Wife is super excited.

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#3007034 7-Dec-2022 19:10

Has anyone compared the ZS EV vs the HS +EV? I've been somewhat stuck on wanting the PHEV over pure EV, but now considering having an EV for most driving and a cheaper larger used car / suv / people mover for the occasional longer trip (yes, this works out cheaper than rentals for our frequency etc)

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#3007036 7-Dec-2022 19:19

Having an ICE car for occasional long range use is a perfectly valid solution. We had a Leaf and a Pajero for several years. The Leaf got about 90% of the use, and the Pajero only when we either had to use two cars (my wife also has a motorbike) or when the Leaf just wasn't going to cut it. As far as PHEVs go ... personally I think they're the worst of both worlds as a general rule but they do have some valid use cases especially if you tow a lot: the modern ones can be an EV for short runs but still have the range of an ICE (and the convenience of refueling) when you're towing.

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#3007044 7-Dec-2022 19:51

We still have our Pajero Sport for towing the horse float.
It doesn’t get used for anything anymore.

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#3007433 8-Dec-2022 17:44

Inphinity:

Has anyone compared the ZS EV vs the HS +EV? I've been somewhat stuck on wanting the PHEV over pure EV, but now considering having an EV for most driving and a cheaper larger used car / suv / people mover for the occasional longer trip (yes, this works out cheaper than rentals for our frequency etc)

Depends what brand of PHEV you want . I read a review on the MG one that was not very favorable as it doesn't start off in EV mode until the ICE motor warms up.

https://www.driven.co.nz/reviews/long-term-test-plugging-into-the-mg-hs-phev/

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#3011911 19-Dec-2022 09:42

Picked up on Saturday. Some niggles with the optionals not being right so they will need to be fixed up. The lane assist is a bit janky, although that was somewhat expected from KiwiEV's review. But my wife is loving it otherwise so far.

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