MG EVs Podcast Monday 11 October 2021 @ 7:30pm BST

[Stuart Wright]

We discuss the MG ZS EV refresh. What's new? Find out here




Please reply with any feedback and suggestions.
Thanks

ZS EV refresh
Latest information E&OE

• Body
  • Front bumper, lack of grille, front lower diffuser
  • LED Headlights and tail-lights
  • New flat MG logo used for first time in UK
  • New Battersea Blue colour to replace Pimlico Blue (also Monument Silver new colour for ZS EV)
  • New wheel design (215/55R17 vs 215/50R17 tyres)
• Battery sizes
  • Long range = 72.6kWh (273 miles WLTP)
  • Standard Range = 51.1kWh (198 miles WLTP)
• Charging port redesign - side hinged flap with two spring-hinged solid plastic port covers instead of rubber bungs
  • 4-stage LED indicator of battery level so you can see status at a glance
  • Vehicle to Load capability (2.5kW max output)
• New infotainment screen - 10.1" tablet style screen. Very responsive.
  • Can now select max charge level percentage (eg. 60-100%) like Tesla
  • Can also select max discharge level for V2L (eg. 20-50%) so that you don't flatten battery when camping etc.
  • Can set charging/pre-heat timers
• iSmart App for all models (SE, Trophy)
  • iSmart Lite gives access to:
    • Vehicle Status (Charging status, battery percentage)
    • Charging Timers
    • Climate Control Timers
    • Find my car
    • Car Health Check (tyre pressures etc)
  • Trophy Connect gives access to additional Live services such as
    • Real-time traffic updates
    • Route planning
    • Weather updates
    • POI searches in Nav
    • Amazon Music streaming
• New fully digital driver display standard on all versions
• Wireless phone charging on Trophy models
• 2x USB-C, and 2x USB-A sockets
• Automatic Climate Control
• 360-degree Parking Camera on Trophy
• 500kg Towing Capacity + 75kg roof load capacity
• Speculation on pricing, based on European pricing reveal
• All details for Long Range model to be confirmed on November 1st, including tech & spec, and pricing
• Standard Range version to be announced early 2022 once production and shipping are confirmed.

 

[John G]

We discuss the MG ZS EV refresh. What's new? Find out here




Please reply with any feedback and suggestions.
Thanks

Will the new ZS long range be able to use regen when using adaptive cruise control?

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

Will the new ZS long range be able to use regen when using adaptive cruise control?

Dunno. Will have to wait until I can drive it to answer. Nothing disclosed from MG so far.

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

However, I would encourage all who are interested in the new car to watch tonight, as we'll be going over the confirmed specifications, and clearing up any confusion that may still be around. Any questions we can't answer today will be collated and answered as soon as the press day arrives!

 

[Dotnetter]

However, I would encourage all who are interested in the new car to watch tonight, as we'll be going over the confirmed specifications, and clearing up any confusion that may still be around. Any questions we can't answer today will be collated and answered as soon as the press day arrives!

Looking forward to the podcast later...a couple of questions if you happen to know and could answer now (or in the podcast)?...

1. When is the press day going to be?
2. Is the new model likely to be available to order from 1st November or is this just when dealers are expecting demo cars and prices to be announced?

Thanks.

 

[MGLondonDriver]

Suggestion MG offer a Wrap Mod to the new ZSEV for people who like the original ZS EV look? I want ot upgrade but when it the new ZS shipping? I have a 1 year old that I would like to trade up for Long Range

 

[MGLondonDriver]

Questions: Any Kers Button on the steering wheel. Kers should have more options to use Kers for braking

 

[Lovemyev]

I want ot upgrade but when it the new ZS shipping?

The first batch of face lifted models are already on there way.
Prices should be released in November and orders can be made straight away.
The first cars SHOULD get to the dealers in December.
Colours available are, white / black / red / silver and a new shade of blue.
The larger HV battery pack of 71.2 kw's will be the only available size at first.

 

[Srp111]

Excellent thanks guys ?

 

[Les burrows]

I have to agree great pod cast tonight With very good information form John G thank you John, and from Miles Roberts thank you Miles
Les