Chrisb
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Is that after the January update?First full charge on the "Granny charger" and it's showing 453 Volts & 133 miles in normal mode.
Outside temp at present is -1C.
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Is that after the January update?First full charge on the "Granny charger" and it's showing 453 Volts & 133 miles in normal mode.
Outside temp at present is -1C.
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Is that after the January update?
We know of zero cars that have had the latest 15th jan update and have over 450v.As the car has only covered a total of 60 miles on the clock, then is it running on a "Pre 15th Jan 21 BMS software" package then ??.
The 453 voltage reported on the HV pack after a full charge may suggest this to be the case ?.
As the car has only covered a total of 60 miles on the clock, then is it running on a "Pre 15th Jan 21 BMS software" package then ??.
The 453 voltage reported on the HV pack after a full charge may suggest this to be the case ?.
Just to say, we collected our car on the 6th Jan 2020 and it only had the very first small update that permitted delayed "Off - Peak" charging on SOME wall boxes.The latest update only came out on the 15th January, I'm from Wigan aswell and just had to take mine to chapelhouse MG at St Helens for its first service, they never updated mine at its first service, but I did not have the faulty BMS mine still charges at 456v, by the sounds of it you may well have the faulty BMS update installed, it may be worth checking with them, before your battery starts to get out of balance, and you end up with reduced range and hours of equalising it.
First full charge on the "Granny charger" and it's showing 453 Volts & 133 miles in normal mode.
Outside temp at present is -1C.
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I strongly suspect not !.definitely the highest volt I have seen, have you had your January update?
Why?Can't argue with any of your post Lovemyev.
However, MG should make a statement of the facts so that owners know what is expected. Let's face it customers don't have to have their cars serviced at an MG dealership. So are their cars disadvantaged or, at worst, contravening warranty if the BMS update is not done at next service?
You raise some very interesting points. I’m pretty sure the question was around knowing if the latest BMS update is being applied to all cars - as far as I know this has not been clarified. You keep saying MG are being proactive - how? By updating their software? How is the latest BMS software an improvement? Notwithstanding the issues that previous versions caused. What is the benefit to the customer? How is the car better than the one you purchased? I don’t see your logic I’m afraid. You mention MG have listened to owners - do you have evidence of this? How have they accomplished this and can this be a transparent ongoing activity? I don’t know what you mean by iterative updates to software releases. Modern EV’s are more like IT equipment - that is one of the main issues that dealers are not embracing - we should have release notes. Far from being spoilt by Tesla (who are incidentally not without issues) - companies should aspire to work towards the current benchmark that they have set. Each to his own. As a consumer you may be far more forgiving then I am, and this is of course fine. ?Why?
The capacity is the same, therefore what you bought is the same. The warranty is the same. They are being proactive unlike most car makers out there. It’s an improvement. Why do they need to justify improving your car. The fact that the car you have now is better than the one you bought is a bonus. They have listened to owners and tried to implement what they are able to. All software releases I’ve ever seen have needed iterative updates. At least they owned up to the issues and have sorted it quickly. Unlike VW with the ID3.....
Very few dealers tell you they have updated the cars software when you take it in for its yearly service.
Our problem is we are looking at it like a computer/phone and most of the time we are given release notes as to what has changed.
MG/SAIC is still a legacy car maker with that mindset.
We have been spoilt by Tesla. I blame Tesla for all these problems.![]()
Why?
The capacity is the same, therefore what you bought is the same. The warranty is the same. They are being proactive unlike most car makers out there. It’s an improvement. Why do they need to justify improving your car. The fact that the car you have now is better than the one you bought is a bonus. They have listened to owners and tried to implement what they are able to. All software releases I’ve ever seen have needed iterative updates. At least they owned up to the issues and have sorted it quickly. Unlike VW with the ID3.....
Very few dealers tell you they have updated the cars software when you take it in for its yearly service.
Our problem is we are looking at it like a computer/phone and most of the time we are given release notes as to what has changed.
MG/SAIC is still a legacy car maker with that mindset.
We have been spoilt by Tesla. I blame Tesla for all these problems.![]()
Have you any idea how the 2nd generation comfort system came about?You raise some very interesting points. I’m pretty sure the question was around knowing if the latest BMS update is being applied to all cars - as far as I know this has not been clarified. You keep saying MG are being proactive - how? By updating their software? How is the latest BMS software an improvement? Notwithstanding the issues that previous versions caused. What is the benefit to the customer? How is the car better than the one you purchased? I don’t see your logic I’m afraid. You mention MG have listened to owners - do you have evidence of this? How have they accomplished this and can this be a transparent ongoing activity? I don’t know what you mean by iterative updates to software releases. Modern EV’s are more like IT equipment - that is one of the main issues that dealers are not embracing - we should have release notes. Far from being spoilt by Tesla (who are incidentally not without issues) - companies should aspire to work towards the current benchmark that they have set. Each to his own. As a consumer you may be far more forgiving then I am, and this is of course fine. ?
I agree, I would definitely take it to official MG dealer for its services.You have proof that it has damaged the battery? Please share
Fundamental flaw? Really? Why is this a fundamental flaw when they have issued a fix, very quickly.
I’ll have to agree to disagree with you.
As to servicing there are several advantages to using MG over an independent garage.
1. the techs have been trained. If not they should not be allowed near the car!
2. all software updates for the car will be applied.
3. the inspection includes the bodywork check which is required to keep the 7 year warranty.
4. You get a free years AA cover for breakdown etc.
5. you get an MG bear
6. The cost is very reasonable in my experience.
7. Having the car serviced by MG will help if you have any warranty issues down the line.
For the little that you save going Independant, I personally don’t think it is worth it.