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The same happened to me when I replaced both cells in my two key fobs in my ZS EV. One worked ok the other did not. After consulting my MG dealer apparently it is quite common. The remedy was to take both keys fobs for “reprogramming” as a pair. This was carried out under warranty. I note that...

I have driven my 70 plate ZS MK1 from new and have 43,0000 miles on the clock. It has been serviced regularly by MG, it is still on the original tyres and has been very reliable with short 5 mile journeys and occasional 500+ trips too. I am a happy MG owner. Warranty jobs have included new HVAC...

I have just changed my key fob batteries for gen 1 MG ZS EV as the voltage was indicating 2.8v - not bad after nearly 4 years. One key fob is fine the other fails to work that correlates with the experience of IKE. Good quality button cell replacements were used. I have tested the key fob and...

My local MG dealer at MK has not completed any software updates that I have requested at its annual services. I have requested updates specifically for the infotainment and battery software, including the “comfort” upgrade. I was told on two occasions that connectivity to servers in China was...

Mine was eco agree with earlier GOM observation - only a rough guide

My range is around 170-190 summer 150 winter or less. I have 35000 on clock and still on original battery software ie doors must be locked on fast charge. I have been reluctant to update as no apparent charging or battery issues yet…..ps I rarely rapid charge. Sadly I drive a diesel for long...

Yes Gridserve does work on M74 - I tend to use charge place Scotland when over the border as charging rates much better value - some rapid chargers are still foc!

I have made the journey a number of times in a ZS gen 1 - just don’t try it on a bank holiday weekend! Once in Scotland I use the excellent ChargePlace Scotland chargers- worth splashing out £10 for a proximity card as weak phone signal can affect app access. M6 Grid serve works well until you...

I have been receiving 50K apart from a few occasions when I have assumed it was the charger restrictions- I have noticed this on a few occasions especially old Ecotricity and now Gridserve. I suppose it is first occasion since charging last September/Oct when it was warmer. I would still...

The OBD measured explanation may be the 100% figure is based on the envelope it sits within the 44K total capacity- so the clever bit is the battery probably has degraded a bit big still had a usable 40K within the 44K. I never had the battery software upgrade either on basis that more problems...

Balance almost every day at work when slow charging. Battery efficiency checked on OBD port and shows 100%. The range when driving lightly on eco and little heat nears 170 so assume battery well balanced.

My 70 plate ZS EV with 34K miles on the clock has been trouble free until now. Last three visits to a rapid charger have resulted in a Maximum charging rate of 25KV DC despite state of charge between 20-80%. After 80% charging drops of rapidly below 25K. Charge times now between 20-80 now takes...

My ZS is coming up to one year service and 12500 miles on clock. Combo of 10 mile commute and long motorway journeys has returned an average of 3.7 KW/M to date (I have not reset the counter since day one). So one winter and with quite modest driving I do not get near any of the excelant drivers...

I also had issues with A grid serve unit at the whertherby services. After two attempts I moved to the identical adjacent unit and it worked first time. Whilst charging another MG ZS pulled up and I warned them that it may not work. Sure enough same problem. Then a Nissan Leaf pulled up and was...