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MickeySw replied to the thread Very conservative gom.The GOM makes a prediction of range based on past performance, it can therefore only be accurate, if the driving profile doesn’t change... -
MickeySw replied to the thread Very conservative gom.I think so, battery capacity fluctuates with seasonal temperatures changes.
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 Battery Pre Heat ?.LFP cells have a lower internal resistance (vs NMC), the theory is that this results in very little thermal output. Looks like your...
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Why would the Chinese state would interested in what you are doing, they would be more interested in me as I've been to Hong Kong and...
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MickeySw replied to the thread Quirks of the MG5.If all the data you provided is correct, then it looks like you've been sold a pup and your car has a 53kWh SR battery. 55% of...
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MickeySw replied to the thread Bump in rear footwell under carpet.That shouldn’t be there, let the dealer sort this out..
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 Battery Pre Heat ?.Yes, that’s probably the time it takes to get the cell temperature up to ‘nominal’ 10 deg C in winter time. Would be interested to know...
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 Battery Pre Heat ?.Best to turn on the MG5’s ‘battery heating while driving’, set regen to KERS1 and monitor cell temperature with OBD to be on the safe side.
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 Battery Pre Heat ?.Thanks for confirming Nothing wrong with your maths per say: According to the manual LFP cell capacity 131Ah (120 cells) max CCU HV...
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 Battery Pre Heat ?.The battery heater has it's own small circulation pump Actually the manual mentions the battery heater in the context of both rapid and...
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 Battery Pre Heat ?.Interesting.. Edit: Below are quotes from the MG5s 'Principle and Functions manual': Page 29: The Battery heater is used to heat the...
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 Battery Pre Heat ?.IIRC only about 46kWh of your 51kWh LFP battery is actually usable. The BMS should heat the cells to above freezing before charging...
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Phew, its an EV. 😌 Put the pitchforks down, everyone!
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MickeySw replied to the thread Charging 10%-100% every 3-6 months.IIRC the cell balancing has to be ‘way out’ before that message appears. Unlike many other EVs, where balancing is only done after...
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MickeySw replied to the thread MG 5 - Car "dies" in traffic queue with manual parking brake applied.The electric motor in EVs cannot be mechanically disconnected (hence the recommendation not to tow them) When pushing the ‘P’ button on...
