MG4 in Australia

[Corindikev]

All the more reason to install a good 32 amp EVSE. The cost of these is a bit ridiculous though. I researched them a fair bit before deciding and prices seem to vary between $780 & $2,500 with average around $1,200 & the most expensive $12,000. You can get a no brand one on Ebay for about $450. If you have the Essence 77, you can install an 11kW EVSE if you have 3 phase supply.

Installation can set you back anything from $500 to $1000 though.

I installed a CJBeny EVSE cost $585 but it has a better 3 year warranty than most of the others at more than double the price. Tesla rebrand these.

I use the iSmart app to set the timer for off peak & just plug in when the battery gets below 20% & set to charge to 80% unless going on a trip. The car will charge at 6.6kW right up to 80% after which it slows to equalise. If set to charge to 100% it slows after 80% to a granny trickle close to 100% and then equalises.

 

[wattmatters]

Tesla rebrand these.

Interesting. This is this one I had installed. It's a single phase OCPP tethered version. Put a small sub board in the garage and a data cable as well. Tired of flaky Wi-Fi. I would like to better route the ethernet cable.

 

[Corindikev]

The app isn't that great but seems better since a new version was released recently. Mine is not the OCPP version and I do not have dynamic load balancing either as that was unnecesary. It came with 2 RFID cards so the app is not required but I use it the keep track of power consumption. I don't use the timer as the car timer does that.

 

[Trooper]

So reading your post it seems they may bring a new mg 4 model in the future that could have some ota updates but we might need to forget about getting any ota updates for current models.

They way I read it:

• there will not be any OTA updates
• getting updates will be an infrequent occurrence and/or a costly process

I also think it could be read in the way that “new model” just means MG4 as opposed to ZS EV etc (since, in Australia at least” the MG4 is a new model)

 

[barn]

Hey, has anyone had any luck getting the "Forgot Password" function on the iSmart app to renew their password? Long story why we need to but it's saying "The service is not available, please try again later". Cheers.

 

[Rolfe]

That's the message you get when the phone signal is poor so it is worth trying again. I also see the message if I try to do anything while the page is trying to refresh itself.

 

[barn]

Thanks Rolfe. Been trying in good reception areas for 24 hours now. Wondering if the servers are not responding to lost password requests atm. I have contacted MG for advice via email.

 

[Nananita]

Hello, I bought my MG4 Essence one month ago, and I really enjoy the driving experience. I have a couple of issues to discuss with the dealer this week at our one month check up regarding the software. One is being unable to use the MG iSmart as it won't bind to the car, something g to do with no network availability ( we live on 6th floor of an apartment building). The other that has been so frustrating is the navigation going in the opposite direction to location that is entered. Would love some help with that one!!

 

[MJMG4]

I pick up my new Excite 51 in Volcanic Orange on Monday afternoon, can hardly wait. Will be getting a Fronius Wattpilot Home 11 J EVSE in the coming weeks, I've chosen this EVSE as it integrates with the rest of the Fronius solar gear and app I'm already running at home.

 

[siteguru]

You get the Excite 51 in Volcanic Orange in Oz? That was reserved for the Trophy LR model in the UK.

 

[MJMG4]

You get the Excite 51 in Volcanic Orange in Oz? That was reserved for the Trophy LR model in the UK.

Indeed we do, rear wiper and reversing camera too.

 

[JoeBlow]

The other that has been so frustrating is the navigation going in the opposite direction to location that is entered.

Without knowing where you are navigating to or from it’s hard to say. Going in the opposite direction initially could be correct?

Your other issue didn’t really make sense either. The car has a SIM card, it might not be connected. Have you tried binding when parked out in an area with good mobile reception?

Fronius Wattpilot Home 11 J

If this is a 16A 11kW charger be aware you will be limited to 3.6kW charging.

Be sure it is a 32A (usually 7/22kW) version to get the full 6.5kW rate.

 

[MJMG4]

If this is a 16A 11kW charger be aware you will be limited to 3.6kW charging.

Be sure it is a 32A (usually 7/22kW) version to get the full 6.5kW rate.

The Wattpilot Home 11 J on 3 phase will supply up to 11kW

 

[JoeBlow]

The Wattpilot Home 11 J on 3 phase will supply up to 11kW

Your new mg4 will only charge on 1 phase.

 

[MJMG4]

Your new mg4 will only charge on 1 phase.

Ah k, gotcha Home 22 J it is then.

 

[wattmatters]

Ah k, gotcha Home 22 J it is then.

Yes, good to catch that because only the Long Range 77 model here has an on board 3-phase charger which can draw 11 kW. The rest of the MG4 models have a single phase charger which tops out at 6.6 kW.

So if installing a 3-phase EVSE it needs to be a 22 kW model to be able to supply the single phase power up to the 6.6 kW the car can accept.

 

[Trooper]

Does anyone know definitely if iSMART remains free with the MG4 in Oz after a year?

Even though I have an Excite 51, I have full Bluetooth Key functionality which according to the MG website is only meant to be available on the Essence models.

Also there’s no mention on MG’s site of iSMART needing a subscription but I’ve seen it mentioned on various review sites for example this one which says “Access for the first year, for new car buyers, is complimentary. Subscription from the second year onwards is $50 per annum”

I’d ask MG but I learned long ago they don’t bother replying to even basic enquiries ?‍

 

[Bazza]

I’d askMG but I learned long ago they don’t bother replying to even basic enquiries ?‍

Why ask if you have full bluetooth ?

Comes a time you don't have it you will have your answer ?

 

[Trooper]

Why ask if you have full bluetooth ?

Comes a time you don't have it you will have your answer ?

It’s not really the Bluetooth I’m interested in as I hardly use it. (I only mention it to point out the website might not be accurate.)

But the battery charging status, vehicle status etc are handy features, so I’m curious to know if they’ll remain free.

 

[leonkernan]

I’m actually more curious if I can replace the SIM card with a Telstra one and keep ismart that way.
I don’t want to pay for a useless Vodafone sim that doesn’t work as soon as you get out of the city if I don’t have to.