Content by giantbike66 in January, 2026

I hope they can air-freight for you. And parts like this, should have been readily available. Hope you have the good news at the end.

Incidentally I was playing with turning on the AC before jumping into the car as we're summer here with 38°C today with HA, and it worked 👍pity the AC turned off once opening the door but that's issues with how the car is set-up with. But not sure about pre-heating. That I need to wait some 4, 5...

I hope you get it resolved sooner. Nothing worse than bought one brand new and had this issue. I hope we have a "lemon" law that, buyer entitle for a brand new replacement or refund if product is proven to be a "Friday afternoon car" from the factory.

Good topic. I'm in my early retirement in my second year. Last year I drove very little, only drive to public transport station and use the facilities there as here Down under we enjoy a $2.50 daily public transport cost to go anywhere. However, since bought the EV I have since driven more often...

Just need basic knowledge of software functions. But one needs to set up some basic Home Assistant hardware and implement it into your home environment. After that stage. Start asking AI platforms, either Google, Microsoft or any AI platforms, it will guide you with suggestions. And with trial...

Yes, I think I got the same set-up from git-hub and there are lots of information from the car. I think it's better than the iSmart app but one caveat, it can not issue any command like changing charge rate, adjust SOC etc., But it can issue some basis command like unlock door, open boot etc...

Not sure if it's the same over your way. Here in Australia, the iSmart app has a "share" function where the main owner can share another person with different email account. The shared user can use the iSmart app independently without effecting the first owner and vice versa.

In Australia. The MGS5EV now comes standard with 12 months/25000km which ever comes first. I'm a bit pissed off as I thought it would be like the MG4EV which is every 2 years when I did the research before buying.