V2L.

[eric cire]

 

[Gem10]

3.7kW is impressive.
Are you able to lock the doors whilst using V2L?

 

[eric cire]

3.7kW is impressive.
Are you able to lock the doors whilst using V2L?

Yes!

 

[Gem10]

If possible, please could you share the link of where you purchased the V2L adapter?

 

[Jomarkh]

What have you got plugged in pulling 3.7kW?

 

[D1no]

What have you got plugged in pulling 3.7kW?

The car ;-)

 

[eric cire]

What have you got plugged in pulling 3.7kW?

Hot water immersion heater!

 

[Les burrows]

WOW impressive I agree and many thanks for you posting but how long could that be maintained for with out doing any damage to something some where along the way you say 3.7kw immersion heater was that on a 3 pin plug?

So answers to a couple of question please if you can, one you have already being about the doors being locked
Was the DRLs or any other lights on or off while it was discharging
How long did you run it for at that level of discharge and over that time how much of the battery percentage did it use.
And as gem10 asked where did you get the discharge adapter from was it an MG part or an after market item
Les.

 

[AdamMGEV]

MG Vehicle to Load V2L Discharge Cable

A Simple Adapter Power Source (MG Only) PLEASE NOTE: We have received reports that the latest deliveries (06/2023) of MG ZS models have had the V2L functionality disabled or removed. Please confirm with your dealer before purchase. Turn your MG ZS (2022), MG 5 (Facelifted 2023), MG4 (2022) and...

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[AdamMGEV]

This one maybe a bit risky?

Schuko 460R MG EV V2L Cable Adapter BEV Type 2 Plug - EU 13A Discharge Solar EU | eBay

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[BugEyed]

This one maybe a bit risky?

Schuko 460R MG EV V2L Cable Adapter BEV Type 2 Plug - EU 13A Discharge Solar EU | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Schuko 460R MG EV V2L Cable Adapter BEV Type 2 Plug - EU 13A Discharge Solar EU at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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And when it rains?

 

[AdamMGEV]

And when it rains?

That's why I said a bit risky? Not sure what you mean

 

[Oberoy]

Have people looked around the other areas of the forum the lead has been covered quite a bit previously.
This post covers how to build your own (at your own risk) but undererstanding whats in the.lead is interesting, and backs the question as to why do they cost so much?

V2L - vehicle to load adapter / cable

Correct, Correct, the cable just attaches to the car's charge port. There is a little bit of electronics in the type 2 to tell the car it's attached, but nothing spectacular or that warrants the outrageous prices being asked. what does a little bit of electronics mean? do you have more...

www.mgevs.com

 

[Sloucher]

Have people looked around the other areas of the forum the lead has been covered quite a bit previously.
This post covers how to build your own (at your own risk) but undererstanding whats in the.lead is interesting, and backs the question as to why do they cost so much?

V2L - vehicle to load adapter / cable

Correct, Correct, the cable just attaches to the car's charge port. There is a little bit of electronics in the type 2 to tell the car it's attached, but nothing spectacular or that warrants the outrageous prices being asked. what does a little bit of electronics mean? do you have more...

www.mgevs.com

I would suggest 90% of the cost is in the EV cable itself, rather than the adaptor end of it. The only difference between a charging cable and a discharging cable is the value of the internal resistor at the EV connector end and perhaps a 3-pin socket on the other.
EV cable is eye-wateringly expensive, hence why I have bought one of the "cheap" Aliexpress adaptors and modified it. I have no intention of using it in the rain, but if I have to I'll find a way to keep the rain off.

 

[Les burrows]

Hears what the manual says on page 181

If it is necessary to use the discharge function on wet days, please pay particular attention in protecting the discharge port area and discharge gun from water, rain or snow.

So I would think that they are talking about the MG V2L cable in the manuals so not a lot of difference what ever you use,ideally don’t use one when the weathers bad really if you can avoid it is what it’s telling us
Les

 

[Lovemyev]

I would suggest 90% of the cost is in the EV cable itself, rather than the adaptor end of it. The only difference between a charging cable and a discharging cable is the value of the internal resistor at the EV connector end and perhaps a 3-pin socket on the other.
EV cable is eye-wateringly expensive, hence why I have bought one of the "cheap" Aliexpress adaptors and modified it. I have no intention of using it in the rain, but if I have to I'll find a way to keep the rain off.

The "EVCables" adaptor unit does not appear to have the heavy gauge charging flex fitted from the type 2 plug ( gun ) to the three pin socket outlet.
The discharge output from the car is only max rated at just over 2.5 Watts, so a flex with a cross sectional size of between 1.5mm to 2.5mm should be fine.
Therefore, I don't believe the flex does require the heavy gauge charging conductors, or the extra CP & PP communication / signal conductors that are required for a carrying out a charging cycle.
It's a bit of overkill !.

 

[PhilYerBoots]

@eric cire , can the discharge stats shown in the photo you posted also be displayed on the ismart app on your phone..? Would be handy if you could check the discharge demand remotely.

 

[Alb]

The discharge output from the car is only max rated at just over 2.5 Watts, so a flex with a cross sectional size of between 1.5mm to 2.5mm should be fine.

I think one strand would cope with 2.5W

 

[Sloucher]

I think one strand would cope with 2.5W

Methinks a "k" has gone AWOL

 

[wandle MG4 trophy]

I used V2L properly for the first time yesterday at a BBQ. I have the genuine MG cable with 2 x 3 pin sockets. I ran a 1.5 kw air fryer for about an hour together with a camping fridge for about 6 hours. I used 2% of my battery and lost 6 miles of range.

To pre-empt questions:
The iSmart app does not show a real-time SOC - for that you need to look at the screen in the car (open the door to wake up the display if necessary)

Yes, you can keep the car locked whilst discharging

No, the DLRs do not light up

No, you cannot put the car in Ready Mode, but worry not as the 12v battery will be kept topped up by the HV battery during V2L discharge

Yes, your guests will be mightily impressed