IM5/IM6 Improvement requests?

[Mikeupo]

Glad I found this thread, I'll be following it closely as trying to decide on my next car and like the IM6 but really do want proper one pedal driving, not sure I could do without it after 4 years with it in the Polestar

That's my gripe too, hope it gets released in an update. I don't know why they don't all have it tbh.

 

[3rdof5]

Interesting, what do you find so essential about OPD? I have been driving EV for over 11 years and never really wanted to use it. Just happy to control the regen with my right foot.

Well I always utilised engine braking back when I drove ICE cars so for me it just perfected that experience. I just find it makes for a much more enjoyable driving experience - I do enjoy barely ever touching my brake pedal. 100% agree of course that it should be a config option for those that want it or not

 

[MikeJS]

Well I always utilised engine braking back when I drove ICE cars so for me it just perfected that experience. I just find it makes for a much more enjoyable driving experience - I do enjoy barely ever touching my brake pedal. 100% agree of course that it should be a config option for those that want it or not

Of course choice is best. I barely touch my bakes now unless I miscalculate and need to stop quickly! I understand that the Chines are intending to ban OPD so that may be why it's not on these cars ATM.

 

[tsedge]

The Chinese are banning OPD being on by default, not banning the manufacturers from having that feature as something you can turn on.

 

[3rdof5]

The Chinese are banning OPD being on by default, not banning the manufacturers from having that feature as something you can turn on.

Looks like it's not banned - just not allowed to be the default - from google search:
China is not completely banning one-pedal driving, but from January 1, 2026, it will restrict its use as the default setting in new electric vehicles to improve safety

 

[tsedge]

Looks like it's not banned - just not allowed to be the default - from google search:
China is not completely banning one-pedal driving, but from January 1, 2026, it will restrict its use as the default setting in new electric vehicles to improve safety

Yes, that's what I thought I'd said?! Anyway, you are quite right.

 

[3rdof5]

Yes, that's what I thought I'd said?! Anyway, you are quite right.

so you did - I just misread it - oops

 

[MikeJS]

The Chinese are banning OPD being on by default, not banning the manufacturers from having that feature as something you can turn on.

Not sure any EVs allow it to be on by default - certainly my Ioniq 5 did not.

 

[tsedge]

Not sure any EVs allow it to be on by default - certainly my Ioniq 5 did not.

I don't know of any either, but I assume some Chinese cars must have done this for them to have changed the rules.

 

[Rob83]

Not sure any EVs allow it to be on by default - certainly my Ioniq 5 did not.

Our Polestar 2 can have it on by default. Our Honda e requires enabling every time.

I used to think OPD was brilliant, but it's actually not very efficient. I get better efficiency in both cars by using milder regen and 'lift-and-coast'. Because OPD slows you more than normal regen, you're then spending more energy to get back up to speed, especially after slowing unexpectedly with the brakes.

Not using OPD has had a positive impact on the Honda e, and that's pretty important on a car where even a slightly heavy foot can slash the already abysmal range!

 

[chromeskull]

I will miss the One Pedal Driving of my MG4 when i get into my im5.

 

[Sloucher]

I must admit, I've never seen the point of one pedal driving. What effort is it to simply pivot your right foot from the accelerator to the brake? Surely, relying so much on regen braking will emphasise that one big downside to regeneration - brakes corroding due to not enough use?
Apologies to advocates of OPD, but it's not for me!

 

[MikeJS]

Surely, relying so much on regen braking will emphasise that one big downside to regeneration - brakes corroding due to not enough use?

Even when using ‘normal’ regen options you need to make sure you use the brakes occasionally to prevent corrosion as unless you need to stop quickly it is still mostly using regen. Not sure if the IMs have any automatic systems to reduce this problem?

 

[CarTmaN]

Need to add something like pet mode and ionity rapid charge stations in navi with option for prewarming a battery

 

[Mikeupo]

Hi All,

I've got a meeting this week with the head of IM Motors.

If anyone has any feedback that they'd like to provide? I'm thinking of software bugs, any persistent teething issues, something that we could sort with an OTA in the near future?

I know that IM Motors themselves are on with rolling out a couple of patches soon, but if anyone has anything they'd like me to raise with them, please let me know.

Thanks,
Miles

When are we likely to get a response to these questions?

 

[tsedge]

When are we likely to get a response to these questions?

It is my understanding that the feedback was given and we wait to see what happens in terms of improvements to the cars. I don't think there was ever an undertaking from MG/IM that they would give us a direct response.

 

[JRV IM6]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but would be great to have the cruise control paddles programmable when not using cruise control. These are prime physical buttons to use instead of navigating and drilling down on menus on the screens.

 

[Rob83]

@Miles Roberts CG

Hi, it's not related to these improvement requests, but I went to install the ismart app on Android and noticed a swathe of 1-star reviews saying it had recently changed to stop working at all if you have a VPN, even if the MG app isn't run through it.

Is this going to be fixed? I need my VPN and I'll be pretty disappointed if the MG app refuses to work just because I have one. Other car apps are fine with it and even my banking apps don't have a problem. It's crazy that MG would block functionality based on a user's phone having another app that it doesn't even need to interact with.

(Mods if you'd rather this was a separate post, let me know and I'll sort it)

 

[Bidders]

Hi All,

I've got a meeting this week with the head of IM Motors.

If anyone has any feedback that they'd like to provide? I'm thinking of software bugs, any persistent teething issues, something that we could sort with an OTA in the near future?

I know that IM Motors themselves are on with rolling out a couple of patches soon, but if anyone has anything they'd like me to raise with them, please let me know.

Thanks,
Miles

Hi Miles
I noticed that a beta OTA update has been announced for the IM5/6 is Australia. Is there any news on similar for UK market, yet?
Many thanks

Ian

 

[LenEV2016]

Hi Miles
I noticed that a beta OTA update has been announced for the IM5/6 is Australia. Is there any news on similar for UK market, yet?
Many thanks

Ian

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