Driving with charge port open

[ChunkyMonkey]

Hello,

As I've only had the car a couple of weeks and I'm used to my old Hyundai Ioniq 38kWh screaming at me if the charge port was left open, I was a bit surprised to be informed by another driver when I was passing them that my charge port (cover and mennekes/7kWh flap) were open to the elements. Thankfully I hadn't gone far but my question is obviously, is this what everyone else's does?

 

[Gadget Geek]

Hello,

As I've only had the car a couple of weeks and I'm used to my old Hyundai Ioniq 38kWh screaming at me if the charge port was left open, I was a bit surprised to be informed by another driver when I was passing them that my charge port (cover and mennekes/7kWh flap) were open to the elements. Thankfully I hadn't gone far but my question is obviously, is this what everyone else's does?

Yes.

 

[Deleted member 13212]

Hello,

As I've only had the car a couple of weeks and I'm used to my old Hyundai Ioniq 38kWh screaming at me if the charge port was left open, I was a bit surprised to be informed by another driver when I was passing them that my charge port (cover and mennekes/7kWh flap) were open to the elements. Thankfully I hadn't gone far but my question is obviously, is this what everyone else's does?

I've done it twice since I got my car four weeks ago. Another driver alerted me on both occasions. Since then I put a duster on the steering wheel when I plug in my charger and that reminds me to close the flap. Maybe on future MGs they'll fit a sensor to remind drivers.

 

[DBedford]

I guess it’s a bit like putting the filler cap back on and closing the flap on an ICE. Had our ZS 5 days now and flap closure is up there as a must do, watched to many YouTube videos on the car and read about them snapping off.

 

[Robf]

Managed to avoid the driving around with flap open so far on my Zoe, Leaf and now ZS. However....... for some reason I keep on pushing the button on the door handle to open.... when I have already done via the fob to disconnect the cable, or just opened it with the fob, this of course locks the vehicle. I can be seen many mornings seeking solace from above as I have to push the button again and watch the mirrors slowly (it feels that way) closing and then opening. There are occasionally cries of anguish

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

Yes.

Seriously....

 

[Gadget Geek]

I guess it’s a bit like putting the filler cap back on and closing the flap on an ICE. Had our ZS 5 days now and flap closure is up there as a must do, watched to many YouTube videos on the car and read about them snapping off.

At least we can't do this.

 

[Kithmo]

Been there, done that a couple of times with the old ZS.
The MG4 has a warning on the dash, typically not needed as it can be seen through the passenger side mirror anyway.

 

[Ruislip Resident]

I did it the first time attempting a Gridserve charge point. I was unsuccessful btw and then I couldn't get the unit out of the car charger socket and had to ring them up to ask how. I was then in a 'flap' and forget to shut the charger door. A lady walking by motioned to me it was open. That was in the service station car park.

 

[Mitch AC DC]

Hello,

As I've only had the car a couple of weeks and I'm used to my old Hyundai Ioniq 38kWh screaming at me if the charge port was left open, I was a bit surprised to be informed by another driver when I was passing them that my charge port (cover and mennekes/7kWh flap) were open to the elements. Thankfully I hadn't gone far but my question is obviously, is this what everyone else's does?

Have done it FAR too many times

 

[Bodgerx]

Hello,

As I've only had the car a couple of weeks and I'm used to my old Hyundai Ioniq 38kWh screaming at me if the charge port was left open, I was a bit surprised to be informed by another driver when I was passing them that my charge port (cover and mennekes/7kWh flap) were open to the elements. Thankfully I hadn't gone far but my question is obviously, is this what everyone else's does?

I had exactly the same car previously (Ioniq 38kwh) and yes, in the MG it doesn't warn you. I have also driven with it open.

 

[m4rmite]

Seriously....

I've also drive around with my flaps open

Only the once mind

 

[Eclectic]

I’m paranoid about the flap breaking after reading several instances of it happening, and carefully close it every time!

Left the flap open on my Zoe a few times previously though - but that had a warning light.

 

[Vipar]

Not being competent in building things. But surely it only needs a micro switch and a buzzer to solve this annoying problem?

 

[Eclectic]

Not being competent in building things. But surely it only needs a micro switch and a buzzer to solve this annoying problem?

Yes, plus the feeding of wires through the bulkhead, picking up a switched feed etc…

 

[Tonych]

Yes.

More times than I would like to admit!

 

[macd2401]

Managed to leave the cover off, and then drove through a blizzard... I don't recommend it.

I've put a wee bit of reflective tape on the top edge of the hatch on my mk1, sticks up just high enough for me to see from the driving seat.

 

[Johnzh]

I've done it twice since I got my car four weeks ago. Another driver alerted me on both occasions. Since then I put a duster on the steering wheel when I plug in my charger and that reminds me to close the flap. Maybe on future MGs they'll fit a sensor to remind drivers.

There is a sensor and it tells you if you’ve left it open.

 

[Bodgerx]

There is a sensor and it tells you if you’ve left it open.

Where does the indicator show in the car for that?

 

[Gadget Geek]

There is a sensor and it tells you if you’ve left it open.

No there isn't and no it doesn't. Not on the ZS anyway.