ChrisR
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- Joined
- Mar 20, 2021
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- Location
- Tweed Heads, Australia
- Driving
- MG4 SE SR
I've had my ZS EV for 6 weeks now and it's been a dream run with usual trips of 20-50 km and one longish 500 km round trip (charging at the only 2 rapid chargers on the way). I charge at home once a week and haven't been below about 20% charge ... until today ... ?.
With about 105 km on the GOM I set out on a trip that I figured was 90 km return, briefly thinking 'this will be good for my confidence in the car's range'. Well, turns out it was closer to 96 km and there are lots of hills along the way. Even with no HVAC and in D(3)E mode on the return leg the gap between GOM and distance to home was getting uncomfortably slim. The 'State of charge low, please charge' warning and flashing battery symbol had kicked in.
Then at about 15 km range the GOM appeared to decide 'I'm outta here, you're on your own buddy' and showed (---) for the rest of the trip. I'm really not sure why MG thinks this is helpful (other than to help you decide never to go there again). With no chargers anywhere in that range I just had to trust that the SAIC gods were on my side and plough on.
I did make it home. Plugged in. Started breathing again. Checked the charge meter on the dash ... 1% !!! You can bet I'll never let that happen again.
With about 105 km on the GOM I set out on a trip that I figured was 90 km return, briefly thinking 'this will be good for my confidence in the car's range'. Well, turns out it was closer to 96 km and there are lots of hills along the way. Even with no HVAC and in D(3)E mode on the return leg the gap between GOM and distance to home was getting uncomfortably slim. The 'State of charge low, please charge' warning and flashing battery symbol had kicked in.
Then at about 15 km range the GOM appeared to decide 'I'm outta here, you're on your own buddy' and showed (---) for the rest of the trip. I'm really not sure why MG thinks this is helpful (other than to help you decide never to go there again). With no chargers anywhere in that range I just had to trust that the SAIC gods were on my side and plough on.
I did make it home. Plugged in. Started breathing again. Checked the charge meter on the dash ... 1% !!! You can bet I'll never let that happen again.
