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I tried pushing both pedals on my 2020 ZS (before I turned it on!) and found that as the brake pedal is set much higher than the accelerator it was impossible to press both simultaneously.

The charging flap/MG badge breather was replaced on my 2020 Exclusive during the 5 year service. The opening/closing action feels much more precise than previously and the flap is now locked in its closed position whenever the car is locked.

I'm intrigued by this thread as my 2020 ZS EV does exactly what the OP wants.....when I switch the vehicle off with the start/stop button the radio powers off immediately (before I've got out and locked the car..... it then comes on with the same station when I next get in and switch on)...

Earlier in the thread I posted that I had fitted a new battery after getting the low voltage warning but similarly after a few weeks I found I was getting the same warning with the new battery! After some thought I realised that this might be because at that time I was making lots of very short...

The OEM MK 1 battery is lead/acid so can be replaced with similar so avoiding the extra complexity of charging to AGM (yes, I'm aware that all supplier websites do recommend replacing with an AGM stop/start type....upselling? lol )

No, no problems, next start-up was perfectly normal. I did wonder if the radio might need a reset code but was reassured by the fact that, as Fred12345 mentioned, folks are regularly advised to disconnect the battery negative to reset the electronics and no-one has reported any problems from...

Hi, I purchased and fitted this one: 027 Powerline Car Battery 12V ( I decided not to fit the recommended AGM battery as the OE battery was not AGM)

I recently had the same low voltage message come up on my car (also 4 years old) A search for a replacement battery using the reg no. came up with AGM batteries with stop/start capabilities whereas the original is the basic lead acid type. The replacement lead/acid type that I fitted cost...

To close this thread off I can confirm that a code 027 battery is the correct size for the pre-facelift ZS. The replacement was timely as a couple of days after posting this query, whenever I opened the door, I got a bong and a a 'red-letter' message instructing me to put the car into 'ready...

Hi, yes, when looking online I've been drawn to the Tanya deals so will probably buy from them. I also have a booster pack under the seat but as I measured the 12.1V after the car had been not used for a couple of days it's probably time to change (wistfully remembering a battery in an old Volvo...

Many thanks, yes extremely helpful. I looked up the specification for the Bosch battery and it's code is 027 and more importantly the length is 242mm so, on the reasonable assumption that the facelifting didn't include the battery tray, I will order a lead/acid equivalent.

Thanks for your reply but I had already searched the ZS forum using that phrase and found 3 pages of threads. I didn't read every post but most threads related to disconnecting the negative to reset the hardware and carrying a jump starter in case of low battery issues. There is a similar query...

The 'resting' voltage on my battery is now down to 12.1V so, coupled with the low battery message when the accessories phase is on for more than a few minutes, I feel it is time for a new one (car is 4 years old with original battery) The easy option would have been to pop down to Halfords but...

This story was featured on the morning edition of the Daily Mail webpage and concluded with the comment that MG UK had been contacted for a comment. As the story seems to have disappeared from the afternoon edition, I think I can guess what MG's reaction was! EDIT.....just found article much...

Campsites will have their own rules on this but the Camping and Caravanning Club have indicated that on their club sites 'trickle charging' of EV's is permitted but the granny charger must be plugged into a socket in the caravan, not directly into the supply bollard (as confirmed in letters...