This came up on a private forum so I have copied it here as I cannot link to it. As I am not sure that MG5s or other models have the ability to stop a DC charge from the car - I always stop it at the charger or app - it could be a real issue for us. It talks about problems with BMW i3 but has...
FAQ 4 Etiquette when charging an MG5 at a Tesla Supercharger
There are some limitations when charging your MG5 at a Tesla Supercharger.
Remember you are not a Tesla!
Yes I know that but it is easy to forget that the MG5 charging port is in a different location. While the later V4...
FAQ 3 - How to get a charge at a Tesla Supercharger
Can I charge at any Tesla charger?
No is the short answer. Tesla provide two types of chargers: DC rapid and AC fast.
Let's get the lesser known one out of the way first: AC chargers use the car's onboard charger and are like OHME, Zappi and...
FAQ 2 - What upgrades does my MG5 need to use a Tesla charger?
What is the current situation?
This is the MG buelltin posted by Miles Roberts describing the EVCC upgrade. I found it worth while having this with me to show dealers who may not be aware of it.
Note that the EVCC part numbers...
MG5 Supercharger problems: Index and FAQ 1 - Timeline of events
See also these other Supercharger FAQs:
https://www.mgevs.com/threads/mg5-supercharger-faq-2-what-upgrades-does-my-mg5-need-to-use-a-tesla-charger.17570/...
Just replaced the m6 nut on the battery terminal with a M6 thredded knob that can be undone by hand without a spanner should the need arise. I then cable tied the original nut around the terminal so i didn't loose it. Means I can disconnect and reset the car without the need of a 10mm spanner...
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