New Cyberster Owner - Drive to Switzerland

[Moroboshi]

In my view ABRP is a must. Linked to a Bluetooth OBD2 I get real time range, charging locations with stall availability. All add up to less stress as I know where to stop or if I can keep going.

I read about that, but the article I saw also had a big security warning that OBDs are insecure and people can unlock the car with ease and gain entry, which immediately put me off.

How do they work? How do you hook them up to the car and to ABRP?

 

[CybersterWatcher]

You plug them into the OBD2 port (just under the steering wheel) and then register for ABRP.

Then in the app register, set your car as the MG4 Long Range, and tell ABRP you want live data.

Then you’ll get realtime info in the app.

I connect my phone to CarPlay but then launch the ABRP app separately on my phone. That gives me Google maps in the car and a quick glance at the expected battery levels on my phone, without paying.

When you get out of the car, just pull the OBD2 device out of the car and stick it in the glovebox as you’ll only need it for longer journeys

 

[Moroboshi]

You plug them into the OBD2 port (just under the steering wheel) and then register for ABRP.

Then in the app register, set your car as the MG4 Long Range, and tell ABRP you want live data.

Then you’ll get realtime info in the app.

I connect my phone to CarPlay but then launch the ABRP app separately on my phone. That gives me Google maps in the car and a quick glance at the expected battery levels on my phone, without paying.

When you get out of the car, just pull the OBD2 device out of the car and stick it in the glovebox as you’ll only need it for longer journeys

Thanks for the info. I'll keep it in mind when I get my car. Kind of a shame the the built in nav doesn't do this stuff already.