Recent content by smithgt

Does your ZS EV report the main battery as 100% when full? Mine only reports 98.9%

I've had my MK1 ZS EV and OVMS since early 2020. The app used to report the battery as 100% full when the car was full. Now it only reports 98.9% Not a major issue but it would be good to know if this is fixable. They'd

I have my service scheduled for later today and want to ensure I get the BMS update that allows for more rapid charging. I rarely ever see much more than 60 kW, and then only for a few minutes. My MG is just over two years old, had its last service in Sept 21. During that service they did no...

From where are you getting the SOH value?

Has anyone had any issues with their charge port not locking back into place? It seems like the pin on the flap is no longer engaging with the locking mechanism. I've tried cleaning the mechanism and it still seems to spring back, and when I lock the car with the flap open I can hear a whir as...

OVMS works well for me on my Gen1. Cost around £200 for the hardware. Shows SOC and when the car is charging too.

I used to have a Polar subscription and would head there as my primary stop on my 180mile journey. However, cancelled this a year or more ago, the only downside is I can't easily activate the 7kW posts as my local ASDA/Retail park. (I can use the App when that's working). The days of a single...

My SOH is still showing 100% in OVMS - Is this not the correct value? SOH - 100% Miles = 35,486 Age = 1Yr 9Mths Rapids = Only on long journeys, so I'd guess about 60+ rapids in that time. I regulary charge to 100% on my Zappi - probably every other day. BMS = 0603610R28 Fully battery showing 455V

My longest to date as a single trip has been 245miles. Essex to Manchester, so that's two charges out and three on the return. I leave home on 100%, but only about 80% for the return as there is no local charging available.

I've voted poor. I've tried and failed to charge too many times in my MG ZS. Now I just avoid them, or use them when I'm not desperate for a charge.

I too have had a Polar subscription, so I try to head to one of their units for charging. I too voted excellent - though their customer service can take far too long to answer. With a combination of their app and PlugShare/ZapMap I'm able to check if the unit is working before making the final...

Is this PodCast available through the Apple PodCast app?

One foot driving will take a little bit of getting used, too but soon becomes second nature. I've only driven an EVs for a couple of hours, and when pulling away, my hand still goes to change into 2nd! I did manage to press the brake with my left foot when stopping once, thinking I needed to...

Hello, I've been following EV progress for a while, though the media and YouTube channels and already have a Solar array on the roof, so the next logical step would be an EV. I'd not expected to purchase one for a couple more years, but the intro discount on the MG ZS EV has made me...

Yes - I've requested a test drive, but not sure if my local dealership has the EV onsite yet.