Obardain
Standard Member
Hi, I'd be grateful for any advice on this. I've been looking at this V2L cable for my new MG ZS EV long range:
evcables.com
It says that you aren't allowed to use extension cables with your EV to charge and that this may invalidate warranty in the FAQ. We sometimes have power cuts in winter so I wanted to use the ZS EV for powering a few items in the house when that happens by running a cable through the letterbox and plugging stuff in inside the house. I was hoping to be able to run the cable into different rooms so we could run a portable electric heater.
I have three questions with regards to this I'd be grateful for any advice on:
1. Is there no way I can extend the range of my cable once purchased? For example could it be extended with a type 2 cable or are you completely limited to the length of this one cable?
2. You can only plug in a maximum of two items into their cable. Is this the maximum amount of items I would be able to use at once? Ideally it would be nice to have perhaps four or five things plugged in.
3. I've found nothing in the warranty that suggests there are any limitations when using V2L in terms of how many items are plugged in. Does anyone know if I've missed anything with that?
Many thanks!
Pete

MG Vehicle to Load V2L Discharge Cable
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. Turn your MG ZS (2022), MG 5 (Facelifted 2023), MG4 (2022), MG...

It says that you aren't allowed to use extension cables with your EV to charge and that this may invalidate warranty in the FAQ. We sometimes have power cuts in winter so I wanted to use the ZS EV for powering a few items in the house when that happens by running a cable through the letterbox and plugging stuff in inside the house. I was hoping to be able to run the cable into different rooms so we could run a portable electric heater.
I have three questions with regards to this I'd be grateful for any advice on:
1. Is there no way I can extend the range of my cable once purchased? For example could it be extended with a type 2 cable or are you completely limited to the length of this one cable?
2. You can only plug in a maximum of two items into their cable. Is this the maximum amount of items I would be able to use at once? Ideally it would be nice to have perhaps four or five things plugged in.
3. I've found nothing in the warranty that suggests there are any limitations when using V2L in terms of how many items are plugged in. Does anyone know if I've missed anything with that?
Many thanks!
Pete