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Hi, I can only answer one of your problems!, using a Rapid 22kwh is a waste of time unless you are a Renault Zoe which is basically the only EV that can actually get the full output from these chargers so it is NOT a problem with the MG4, it's just that your on board AC Charger (on your car...

Hi Robertb, This is how I have charged ALL of my cars (4 of them, MG ZS, 2 x Kona's and my EV6). My latest car has done nearly 13000 over the last 13 months and that is still at 100%. All the best. Frank

Hi Guys, I have had EVs since 2019. My first was the MG ZS EV and I had to change it for a longer range EV as my regular trips (only 160 miles) were outside the realistic return range of the car. Now most people may reply, a quick top up charge either coming or going would be fine (so I thought...

Hi, About the only thing experts can agree on is that charging using a Rapid Charger is the worst thing for battery degradation. There are two reasons why we don't normally charge your car past 80% on a Rapid Charger came about , they are :- a. Manufacturer's all use 10% - 80% charging times...

I am really glad there are EV Owners of there just like me. I have had 4 EVs now and I charge them every night to 100% and just let the BMS look after the battery. Lastly, because of this I have NEVER had any problems with flat 12v battery or battery balancing issues (at least that's what I...

I have found that using auto hold causes this. Make sure it is turned off and see how your low speed manoeuvreability (excuse spelling) is then. Frank PS Just be aware that with auto hold off the car the will creep forward or backwards depending on your drive setting. In slow manoeuvres I find...

ALL evs will charge to 100% on a Rapid as long as the EV settings on the car (not all evs have this facility) are left at 100%. This arbrity figure of 80% when RAPID charging comes from the manufacturers who will only quote charging times up to 80% because it they used 100% as a figure the...

Hi, I live in Dumfries, there are four Instavolts in Dumfries, two at Bannatynes health club on Edinburgh Road and another two next to KFC at the Cuckoo bridge retail park. There is also about 3 or 4 newly installed Charge place Scotland Rapid chargers in Broom St car park. Frank

Hi, I also charge all the time. I treat my car like a large I Phone. When asleep the car is on charge no matter what the SOC was and or what my travel plans are the next day, whether small or large. Consequently I HAVE NEVER had any problems with either flat 12v battery and or any balancing...

I have and always have charged my EVs every night (that is why I installed a home charger). All battery charging so called problems/concerns are all, if , maybe and buts, there is no concrete evidence for battery concerns except for one that ALL experts agree on, RAPID charging has the most...

Ok, I will concede less damaging, but the fact remains that you have to charge the car, as you quoted, fact. Nothing I said was misinformation. What is worse on this forum is the fear and dread about the condition of the battery taking away the enjoyment of EV cars. It's a tool a car, use it...

First of all I never said that RAPID charging is not bad for the battery , it is, but when the BMS throttles back the charging level it will revert to a level that is not damaging. I would advise anyone if possible NOT to RAPID charge at all but when it is unavoidable and for what ever reason...

The fear of using a RAPID Charger to charge to 100% is unfounded and if you have the time or need to charge to 100% and you are not holding up a queue then carry on. My reasons for this are as follows:- a. The only reason why all manufacturers only quote charge times to 80% is because they...

That was the STUPID auto correct on my Amazon tablet as I did member (that was supposed to be remember) it correctly just did not check text before pressing "post reply' Frank

Still is as stupid does (I think that's what Forrest Gump said) And before anyone shouts at me I have done it as well Frank

Hi All, The price increase is due to a vat increase just recently imposed by the Government. Charging companies used to pay only 3% VAT on the electricity they dished out. They now have to pay 20% VAT and they have passed on this increase to the consumer. I suppose the Government have to claw...

With you a 100% percent. Frank

Guys, Am I missing something here. As far as I know the user (at least for the MG ZS EV, don't know about the MG 5 but I don't think it will be any different) can't initiate an equalization charge as it is the BMS that will tell you on the screen if and when it is required. I, as you know are...

Guys and Gals, I have been on this forum basically since the beginning and Now have over 18 months experience of EVs. I have driven a few on test drives and the conclusion is they are ALL VERY similar. The only difference is (always driven by cost) usually just battery size, heat pump instead...

Exactly, that is what I have being doing for the last 18 months and I have NEVER had any of the battery problems (both main HV battery and 12v battery). Frank