This thread spins off into a coasting discusiion…Back when I was learning to drive, a long time ago admittedly, I remember being told coasting was illegal. Is that still the case? Never used it in the MG, don't see the point, only done it on bikes when I hit a false neutral ?
My answer is "Rarely" have I use KERS 1 unless on a long Motorway stretch. Early in my EV ownership I played with all three levels and have found on general driving the default KERS 3 and feathering the throttle is the most practical although I sure that there is a slight edge to be gained for hyper mile-ing on KERS 1 if traffic conditions permit. Personally I'd like the option for the car to keep the last used KERS setting as an option or in the Car Settings options allow owners to set the default Kers just as you can set the sensitivity level of other Driver Assist options.This is an irrelevant question surly as KERS 1 is surly in effect coasting since there is no possibility of pressing a clutch peddle or true Neutral Gear in the MG EV. Selecting N is an electrical selection and mechanically the drive train is permanently engaged.
So the better question to as is "Do you use KERS 1 in your EV or is it a complete waste of time"
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Oh - Me !.My answer is "Rarely" have I use KERS 1 unless on a long Motorway stretch. Early in my EV ownership I played with all three levels and have found on general driving the default KERS 3 and feathering the throttle is the most practical although I sure that there is a slight edge to be gained for hyper mile-ing on KERS 1 if traffic conditions permit. Personally I'd like the option for the car to keep the last used KERS setting as an option or in the Car Settings options allow owners to set the default Kers just as you can set the sensitivity level of other Driver Assist options.
"Coasting" in neutral is dangerous and pointless. If you are on a long straight level patch with no accelerator input needed, you are not using any electricity and if you set it on KERS1 you will still benefit from some engine braking and battery regeneration. I would strongly counsel against coasting where you have no control of the car.I’ve noticed some advocates of coasting in threads. Others don’t see the point. I thought it would be interesting to see how many actually use it. You can select up to 3 answers.
You can 'coast' in the MGZS EV , see aboveYou cannot coast in the ZS EV like an ICE car as regen is always on even in the lowest setting. If you are on the motorway set the KERS to the lowest setting though to maximise downhill stretches. Either or, you will never visibly see any difference to your range. You can however coast downhill in an ICE car in gear and it will use absolutely no fuel as the vehicle momentum is what keeps the engine running.