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    Anti EV foxes.

    I wonder if it would help if you coated them with extra hot chili sauce.
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    Sudden acceleration

    Once the floor mat stopped me from getting full throttle, I thought there was something seriously wrong with the car until I realised that
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    Eco Mode: Single Motor mode?

    Sorry I have a sense of humor 🤣 You would be surprised how many people tell me I "should" be able to put an alternator on my electric car to recharge the battery while driving so I never need to charge it.
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    How long should the 12 volt, battery last ?

    I really like the 12V monitoring capability of a Victron 75/15 mppt, shows 30 days history with daily highest & lowest voltages. I think it's good practice to change the 12V battery at the first sign of weakness, as others have stated, carry a lithium jump starter to get you out of trouble. If...
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    Strange charging problem MG4 51

    Okay, my grid feed AC power varies depending on time of day, i see 219V at night and up to 252V during the day when everyone's solar is feeding the grid. Agreed 700W @ 2kW does seem savage. I think it would be hard to challenge that point with the service centre unless the AC charging system...
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    Keys locked inside car - not smart!

    The tailgate on my ZS will not latch-closed when the spare key is in the glovebox. It shuts and then pops open again.
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    Strange charging problem MG4 51

    I've observed a few different charge rates between 1.5-3.4kW at different SOC/temperature/etc. It seems to wander between 68-86% efficiency with 230-700W loss.
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    Strange charging problem MG4 51

    It's quite normal to have some efficiency/heat losses during an electrical charging process. Typically more power is consumed from the grid than what reaches your HV battery. That would imply that it's charging at 80% efficiency at that given point in time. I intend to do the same from a...
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    Eco Mode: Single Motor mode?

    It's surprising the front motor doesn't act as a generator while you're in Eco so you can charge the battery while you drive 😉
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    Keyfob battery

    Yes, it's a CR2032 battery. Keep a spare the the glovebox also next to the 10mm spanner. If you're unsure about pulling the key apart you can find a video on YouTube.
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    ZS EV Mk2 51kWh LFP Battery - Not Balancing Massive Cell Deviation

    I think it's good to actually use the brakes regularly, keep the rotors shiny, I charge to 100% once or twice a week. Never paid attention to battery balance/SOH. I just charge it and drive it, I kinda don't want to know although do try to limit high SOC during summer. 99% of the time it's...
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    Best decision ZS EV long range

    Should read the manual one day.
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    Best decision ZS EV long range

    Can you elaborate?
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    Low voltage battery low on charge.

    Same happened here, apparently it's common. They had to run the updates again.
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    Renting out my EV charger

    Yes it's possible, Not sure how you control the payment/kwh.
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