Frunk solution ZS

[Elec Car Aust]

We'll be interested to hear anyone's thoughts who has actually bought the ZS EV froot. We might do a bulk buy for us down under.

 

[Alan]

I just store the type 2 in the side pockets in the boot, then I don't need to unpack anything to get them out.

 

[Alb]

That's what I do (MG5 but same idea).

 

[simon]

Still no Frunk from Ireland yet, Feb 22 - seems to be vapourwave.

I got a reply from them, they said they have just finished the first version for the ZS EV in the last few days. Also they are going to be taking measurements for the new LR ZS EV in the coming weeks.

Hopefully both versions will be very similar, if not the same, in size and design.

Their website is Home | EV Accessories Ireland

 

[IanE]

Just seen this on facebook

Anyone help them ?

 

[Harry]

Still no Frunk from Ireland yet, Feb 22 - seems to be vapourwave.

They are requesting help from MG EV owners (both ZS and 5) to let them access their cars for an hour - I think to finalise dimensions. On the MG EV owners Facebook pages.

 

[N2STY]

 

[farrells]

Just seen this on facebook

Anyone help them ?


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I'd love to help them out but haven't got my car as of yet. From the updates I got from my dealer its going to be a while yet before anybody in Ireland gets their cars! Originally ordered on 05/01/2022, was told April delivery, then received an update 3 weeks later and it was changed to November. Hope they get someone to volunteer for the hour, would be a very welcome and useful addition.

 

[dundee1961]

Good evening , we met a Dutch couple last week in Edinburgh at the ev chargers , The gentleman had made his own with a metal frame set in with 4 screws and a lidded plastic box set in . They also had the cable to convert electric from your car and they boiled a kettle and made theirselves a cup of tea .

They had the New ZS Trophy Connect they ordered December 2021 and took delivery January 2022.
We ordered our New ZS Trophy Connect in January and its been pushed back now till June 2022

 

[Simon W]

Good evening , we met a Dutch couple last week in Edinburgh at the ev chargers , The gentleman had made his own with a metal frame set in with 4 screws and a lidded plastic box set in . They also had the cable to convert electric from your car and they boiled a kettle and made theirselves a cup of tea .

They had the New ZS Trophy Connect they ordered December 2021 and took delivery January 2022.
We ordered our New ZS Trophy Connect in January and its been pushed back now till June 2022

Ordered mine in November 21 and have been told it will be September 22

 

[hmadsen]

Good evening , we met a Dutch couple last week in Edinburgh at the ev chargers , The gentleman had made his own with a metal frame set in with 4 screws and a lidded plastic box set in . They also had the cable to convert electric from your car and they boiled a kettle and made theirselves a cup of tea .

They had the New ZS Trophy Connect they ordered December 2021 and took delivery January 2022.
We ordered our New ZS Trophy Connect in January and its been pushed back now till June 2022

To be honest and it might be an irrational fear, but if i was to have a frunk retrofitted, i would go for a plastic one instead of a metal one.

1. Metal will be a lot stronger, in case of an accident it might change the crush properties of the front.
2. "Home made" metal box, very close to electric components in the "engine compartment". Would be worried it shorted something out, over time or that it might lead to "unforseen consequences" in case of an accident.


On a sidenote.

I have had bonnet lifters (hood lifters / gas struts) retrofitted to the last 2 cars i owned, makes it a lot easier to get into the engine compartment.

I see there are gas strut kits available for the ZS EV, but the ones i found were either for the petrol/hybrid version or the "old" version.

Anyone know, if these will also fit the 2022 ZS EV. Especially if i get a frunk retrofitted, these lifters would make a huge difference in my opinion.

 

[biffo]

Worth following this Instagram account as videos of development progress posted here too.

MG ZS



MG5

 

[Lovemyev]

Anyone know, if these will also fit the 2022 ZS EV. Especially if i get a frunk retrofitted, these lifters would make a huge difference in my opinion.

I can say 100% that they would fit the new face lift model, but I can not see why they would not fit to be honest ?.
Usually the mounting holes for the new gas strut are picked up from the holes already produced in the car, like one of the bolts that secure the front wing to the inner wing etc.
A quick photo comparison between both models would confirm this ?.
I would be extremely surprised if they did not fit myself, but can not be 100% sure.

 

[Kave Sweden]

Hi,

I have seen this for the ZS. I have been in touch and they are finalising the design and should be available to order in a couple of weeks.

Ev assecories ireland

Hi, do you have a link on where I can order this product?

Best Kave

 

[biffo]

Hi, do you have a link on where I can order this product?

Best Kave

Should be available via their website (when ready)

Shop | EV Accessories Ireland

www.evaccessoriesireland.com

Can follow progress on Instagram

 

[Malcolm Anderson]

Any one fancy some DIY to save some money? I knocked this up and it works fine, I'm sure someone could do a better job than me. I had to take the motor cover off when I couldn't disconnect the charge plug at a charger so needed the emergency release and couldn't be bothered to refit straight away. Saw the big unused area so decided to see what I could come up with. I could fit a larger box with a cut out for an air con pipe that's in the way. The one in the EV accessories film has a cut out for it. I bought the box in Asda for £3, added some wood off cuts under the lip of the box for strength and drill/screwed straight through the plastic carrier.

 

[biffo]

Any one fancy some DIY to save some money? I knocked this up and it works fine, I'm sure someone could do a better job than me. I had to take the motor cover off when I couldn't disconnect the charge plug at a charger so needed the emergency release and couldn't be bothered to refit straight away. Saw the big unused area so decided to see what I could come up with. I could fit a larger box with a cut out for an air con pipe that's in the way. The one in the EV accessories film has a cut out for it. I bought the box in Asda for £3, added some wood off cuts under the lip of the box for strength and drill/screwed straight through the plastic carrier.View attachment 8192View attachment 8193

There’s a thread kicking about with similar solutions to this - the ZS frunk has a bit more width but unsure what the final version of MG5 from this company will look like. Possibly not too dissimilar to these box solutions.

 

[sgt4hed]

Anyone know if this company has made any progress on this?

 

[N2STY]

This is there website Home | EV Accessories Ireland

 

[biffo]

Anyone know if this company has made any progress on this?

Allegedly, there are frunks for a few different makes/models in development for release in May - but it's nearly June so really not sure if/when they'll appear.