ZS EV App? It’s probably the only EV without a factional app which is pretty frustrating especially knowing that the Asian market provides one :(

[Michael A]

ZS EV App? It’s probably the only EV without a factional app which is pretty sad and frustrating especially knowing that the Asian market provides one
Without a doubt MG should respect all ZS EV owners and modify the existing Asian app to suit the European/UK market.

Any chance?

 

[drmcw]

It's maybe not just the app that needs modifying though. The car needs a connection to a UK/European data network to send and receive info as well.

 

[JCFlippen]

It’s been coverEd before in the forum. The Gen1 ZSEV does not have the technical gubbins needed to use the app and it cannot be retrofitted. It had something to do with EU communication regs.

 

[Dr Dave]

If you want to track your state of charge use my app, EV Charge Meter, written for the MG EV, for Android, from the playstore. (No need for an internet connection uses a predictive algorithm)

EV Charge Meter - Apps on Google Play

 

[jamesie]

No chance. Gen 1 apparently doesn't have the hardware.

Gen 2 has an app.

 

[Michael A]

No chance. Gen 1 apparently doesn't have the hardware.

 

[Michael A]

But how come ZS EV Gen 1 having an app in Asia?

 

[jamesie]

But how come ZS EV Gen 1 having an app in Asia?

Suggest you ask MG.

 

[FCat53]

But how come ZS EV Gen 1 having an app in Asia?

Different Infotainment head unit.

 

[Kithmo]

What's a "factional" app ?

 

[Lovemyev]

In a nut shell, the GEN1 ZS EV does not carry the sufficient hardware, to work in conjunction with the Thailand software App.
The new ZS EV Face lift will be the same with regards to the iconnect model.
If you order the Trophy model but NOT the iconnect then the extra features that this offers, can not be added at a latter date.
Not purely a software upgrade, the car needs to be equipped with the necessary hard ware at the factory.
Missing hardware is the problem here, not software.

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[rbpasapera]

But how come ZS EV Gen 1 having an app in Asia?

It has "internet inside", so it comes with a different software and features, like voice commands and an app.

 

[JimB]

In a nut shell, the GEN1 ZS EV does not carry the sufficient hardware, to work in conjunction with the Thailand software App.
The new ZS EV Face lift will be the same with regards to the iconnect model.
If you order the Trophy model but NOT the iconnect then the extra features that this offers, can not be added at a latter date.
Not purely a software upgrade, the car needs to be equipped with the necessary hard ware at the factory.
Missing hardware is the problem here, not software.

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Why not just buy a 'Connect' if its features are important to you.

 

[mj224]

After Tesla's recent problem with their app going wrong, its a bonus not to have an app....

 

[JimB]

After Tesla's recent problem with their app going wrong, its a bonus not to have an app....

Rubbish! I've had an app for my Outlander phev for 6 years and however clunky that is I wouldn't ever consider buying another electric car without one.
I realise that a lot of ev owners without apps are happy with their cars but this sort if evangelistic fake noos stuff is just nonsense.

In my opinion.

 

[Lovemyev]

Why not just buy a 'Connect' if its features are important to you.

It's of no importance to me, thats why I would not order it !.
I was only pointing out that you can't upgrade to the iconnect AFTER you have purchased the car.

 

[JimB]

It's of no importance to me, thats why I would not order it !.
I was only pointing out that you can't upgrade to the iconnect AFTER you have purchased the car.

Maybe you should have said just that.

 

[Nutnut]

It's of no importance to me, thats why I would not order it !.
I was only pointing out that you can't upgrade to the iconnect AFTER you have purchased the car.

It's clear you were answering the question regarding the Mk1 vs the current model - thanks for clarifying the difference regarding app connectivity, it's useful info when weighing options.

 

[mj224]

Rubbish! I've had an app for my Outlander phev for 6 years and however clunky that is I wouldn't ever consider buying another electric car without one.
I realise that a lot of ev owners without apps are happy with their cars but this sort if evangelistic fake noos stuff is just nonsense.

In my opinion.

Read the news mate...

 

[JimB]

Read the news mate...

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