MG ZS missing V2L function

Lovemyev said:

200 km covered on the clock ?.

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Yes, ex demo. Now has 1000km.

fred12345 said:

If you know your battery state of health SoH please share, it would be interesting to know how your battery copes...
it would be really good to be able what you do. what is your ZS model/battery?

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A domestic load is far less stressful on the battery than driving, which can involve many high current discharges when accelerating, going up hill, etc.

Gadget Geek said:

A domestic load is far less stressful on the battery than driving, which can involve many high current discharges when accelerating, going up hill, etc.

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As I've mentioned previously, I used V2L to run my washing machine, tumble dryer and lawn mower. I've since had solar panels and Tesla Powerwall battery installed, and the 13.5 kWh Powerwall runs my house over 24 hrs quite easily, so the effect on the ZS 68kWh would be negligible in my case!

Gadget Geek said:

A domestic load is far less stressful on the battery than driving, which can involve many high current discharges when accelerating, going up hill, etc.

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I agree, when driving you see steady state discharge of 40-80 amps from the battery at highway speeds.

V2L drawing 15A@220v is just 6 amps from the battery. Pretty sure the only thing that is going to wear out is the DRL and screens inside cab becuase ZS EV can't be turned off when V2L is activated.

7 year unlimted km warranty if required.

Hi all
I've posted on a number of threads regarding the Lack of V2L issue.
I lease a MGZS TRLR, it had the panoramic roof and sunroof.
V2L NOT WORKING, and I'm in a currently losing battle with MG about having it resolved. The last response from Gary Smart in after sales is

"I can only advised that this was removed from specification which affects your vehicle. It is not advertised specification for your particular car, and I know it is confusing, because there was a large batch of cars where we did replace the port, but this was a slightly different scenario and we worked from an affected vin list"

They have completely ignored my multiple suggestions to get the evcc module replaced under warranty. He eludes to a defective port (presumably charging port?) as the issue that had been resolved on other vehicles.
He hasn't specified an exact date that the V2L was removed from spec, but reading the many comments, it seems that other people have had the issue resolved for 2023 models from the latter part of 2023.

I don't know when mine was produced. Is there any way to find out that someone can educate me on please?
I still remain convinced that this can be resolved by replacing the evcc. The infotainment system has the discharge screen and I can change the maximum draw level. It's just that the v2l adapters/cables I have tried aren't recognised.

Can people share the dates on manufacture of their own vehicles in 2023 on which they have successfully had the V2L functionality resolved? And which branch of MG sorted it for them. I guess the later the date the better since if it is after the date that the spec was supposedly removed, it adds weight to the argument that it can be resolved irrespective of the advertised spec.


Thanks in advance for your feedback.

If it's of any help, my Jan 2023 registered MGZS Trophy LR had a November 2022 build date, and arrived at the dealers in January 2023.

It has sunroof and factory tinted windows, and functioning V2L, including being able to turn off and lock the car with V2L continuing to function. I have a V2L cable I made up myself with 470 Ohm resistor fitted.

PremierscfcEV said:

This is my EVCC that is going to be replaced on wednesday, I will be really pleased to finally get the important feature available to use. I found my EVCC on the passenger side facing the wheel.

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Find the item(s) shown in my attached pictures which have 12/01/23. Which dates have you been able to find on your labels?

PremierscfcEV said:

I've got mine booked in Friday next week, hopefully mine is the same issue.

My inverter shows the 11473414 and the label also shows a date of 230112 (12/01/23) with the car being delivered on May 9th.

I really hope that this can be resolved as without V2L I too wouldn't have ordered this car.

I've been in touch with my V2L adapter supplier 'EVCABLES and they have stated that they have had 2 recent orders returned one of which was from germany and they now have this note on their site.

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.

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My car is leased and I pushed the fact with the garage that I was going to contact the leasing company if it was satisfactorily resolve and that may have helped but it may have made no difference.
For me it was a really important feature I wanted when I chose the car.

T16ger said:

Hi all

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How long do you have until the car goes back to lease company? Is it worth the nerves and time instead of just getting another lease? If the answer is yes, you want your ZS to work, it's probably 50:50 chance to sort it out for free.

V2L was definitely removed from ZS specifications - I posted somewhere two dated ZS specs screenshots, search the threads on V2L, can't remember where it was.

Manufacturing date should be on one piece of paper, "certificate" or something, that came with the car in a clear plastic wallet. It's usually 2-6 months before pickup date.

Not sure what options you have with MG, they can refuse to replace any parts on your car as per that email and the only thing you could do is take them to court but even there the outcome is never certain...

Thinking of it, not sure what the arrangements are as the car might not be legally yours so it should be lease company that needs to sort it out ?

Hi all. Just an update on my 6+ month debacle with MG. This morning I collected my car from MG Cheshire Oaks who have supposedly replaced the Evcc and applied all the necessary updates for V2L and Tesla Supercharger open network to function. I sent my discharge adapter and cable back months ago when i was getting nowhere with MG so at this stage I don't know if it does work or not. Fingers crossed it does. It was sorted for free under warranty in the end after much complaining.
Have any of you used V2L - Vehicle to Load | UK EV SHOP Cheap V2L rather than MG Vehicle to Load V2L Discharge Cable

I bought a V2L adapter very similar to the former from eBay - I think I paid around £15 - it works fine. I appreciate that’s not what you asked, but I wouldn’t mind betting they are all made in the same factory in China!

T16ger said:

Have any of you used V2L - Vehicle to Load | UK EV SHOP Cheap V2L rather than MG Vehicle to Load V2L Discharge Cable

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that's the one I have and when I tested it, works on my 2022 ZS

Also, that guy allows returns at your cost so nothing to lose apart from postage ...

ChunkyMonkey said:

Thanks, I've ordered a different adapter for testing.

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Hi it is a 2kΩ resistor in later leads and original MG lead restriction of VtL power 2.2 kW output. Please look for my previous posts, I think possibly your car may have the incorrect module. regards Gjb

T16ger said:

Hi all. Just an update on my 6+ month debacle with MG. This morning I collected my car from MG Cheshire Oaks who have supposedly replaced the Evcc and applied all the necessary updates for V2L and Tesla Supercharger open network to function. I sent my discharge adapter and cable back months ago when i was getting nowhere with MG so at this stage I don't know if it does work or not. Fingers crossed it does. It was sorted for free under warranty in the end after much complaining.
Have any of you used V2L - Vehicle to Load | UK EV SHOP Cheap V2L rather than MG Vehicle to Load V2L Discharge Cable

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Hi all
Happy update, finally. After the banging head against a wall with MG situation, perseverance paid off. After the Evcc was replaced (what I had suggested in April after discovering this forum) I have now successfully tested both the Tesla Supercharger at Flint Mountain, and functioning V2L. Boiled a kettle with vehicle locked.
Thanks for all who have listened and given pointers in relation to this over the last 7-8 months.
It goes to show that forum members know more than most MG franchises. It also proves that anyone else in this same, unfortunate position should not give up if they are trying to get either or both of the above sorted for free.

The Flint mountain units are my closest Tesla super chargers.
Now the update for the V2L has been carried out, you will probably find that now when you are charging at home and you unlock the car with the remote fob, it will instantly stop charging and thus allow you to remove the cable.
Prior to the update, when you opened the car with the fob, the car would just keep charging !.

Lovemyev said:

Prior to the update, when you opened the car with the fob, the car would just keep charging !.

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But what if you wanted to open the car to get something but to continue charging? Either way someone not happy ...

It was a bit of a faff before the update I thought.
If the car was charging from the wall box, to stop the charge and release the cable, you had to open the car with the fob, enter the car and boot it up.
Then you could enter the info screen and stop the charge, then leave the car again and then go and remove the charging cable and stow it.
Then back into the car again for the second time !.
Not too bad when the weather conditions are okay, but not ideal when it is pouring down etc.

T16ger said:

Hi all. Just an update on my 6+ month debacle with MG. This morning I collected my car from MG Cheshire Oaks who have supposedly replaced the Evcc and applied all the necessary updates for V2L and Tesla Supercharger open network to function. I sent my discharge adapter and cable back months ago when i was getting nowhere with MG so at this stage I don't know if it does work or not. Fingers crossed it does. It was sorted for free under warranty in the end after much complaining.
Have any of you used V2L - Vehicle to Load | UK EV SHOP Cheap V2L rather than MG Vehicle to Load V2L Discharge Cable

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I might be talking to you lol! I'm looking to buy a used zs EV for the wife and v2l is one of the main reasons why

yellowmitch said:

I might be talking to you lol! I'm looking to buy a used zs EV for the wife and v2l is one of the main reasons why

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try before you buy, not worth the hassle trying to fix it afterwards

V2L not working. This is a pretty long thread now, and I have read it through carefully. Posting in case there are others in the same situation. We have just bought a newly-registered ZS (74) but we now know that the motor was made in May 23 and the date of manufacture was 06/07/23. The number on our motor is the same as those mentioned above where V2L does not work. We have purchased one adaptor with 470 ohms and one with 1980 (approx) and neither work. So we plan to approach our Dealer and let him know we have a problem, which needs fixing. If MG will not honour the V2L then the dealer will have to replace it, as we were mis-sold the car. We told the salesman on several occasions that V2L was important to us for camping. We have had the car one week. Will update on progress in case there are still car owners with a similar problem.

My 2024 car bought in 2025 has v2l and an adaptor of ebay worked.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116418588798
When you set it up you need to be sure that the slider on the battery screen shows a lower residual % of SOC vs what you have in the battery . I didn't notice that at first.
So for example if the SOC is 40% but the slider is set to 50% it doesn't work. Move the slider to 30% and it will discharge to 30%.