MG ZS EV Pre Heating

[Exdro]

Can UK versions of MGzs's be pre-heated? I've heard that the Thai versions can unless it also operates the air con.
My son's Leaf can, and it is a useful option, extending range in these cold days.

 

[Tango130]

Can UK versions of MGzs's be pre-heated?

In short, no.

 

[Kithmo]

No, the Thai versions have an app, we don't.

 

[Exdro]

Short, sweet succinct answer for which many thanks.
Not the answer I wanted to hear but what I suspected.
Any chance of a new software upgrade to incorporate this feature?
Anywhere it could be posted on a "wish list?"
Does anyone else feel it is required?

 

[Kithmo]

TBH, I wouldn't need it as I'm pretty happy that the MG warms up pretty quick anyway and I only use it for short local trips, so losing a bit of range heating it up doesn't matter to me.
But, for those who are doing longer trips, I can see the need to save a bit of battery by warming it up while it's plugged in.

 

[Tango130]

Anywhere it could be posted on a "wish list?"
Does anyone else feel it is required?

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Someone kicked off this idea on last night's podcast, so let's see what the good boys and girls out there would like to see that's not currently on their MG ZS EV. I know some Scrooge will come back saying that all these things will drive up the purchase price, but just for a bit of seasonal...

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TBH, I wouldn't need it as I'm pretty happy that the MG warms up pretty quick anyway and I only use it for short local trips, so losing a bit of range heating it up doesn't matter to me.
But, for those who are doing longer trips, I can see the need to save a bit of battery by warming it up while it's plugged in.

Agreed, heated seats are pretty much instant and it's rarely more than 2 minutes to clear the windscreen even when frozen.

 

[RossN]

My MG 5 heats up faster than any car I have ever driven. The heated seat takes a bit longer than my Golf GTD but still not too bad.

 

[jhunterwu]

Can't we just install a third party IOT cabin heater? Anybody done that?

 

[Lovemyev]

We already have a brilliant heater - it’s control we are lacking !. LOL !.
My car is parked on the drive, right outside of my office window.
I just nip out and power up the car and turn on the HVAC, then return to house to check my e.mails.
The car is no more than 6 feet from the window, so perfectly safe.
The only reason you would know it is powered up, is the front DRL’s are on.
No noise, no pollution !.
Return to a toasty car about five minutes latter and off down the street watching all the neighbours frantically scrapping at their windows.

 

[Cocijo]

Can't we just install a third party IOT cabin heater? Anybody done that?

Do you have one in mind?

 

[Chrispydoc]

Fan heater on an extension lead......if you really need the extra couple of miles range?

 

[Adi6phil]

I do the same as lovemyev turn it on ,nip back in the house for a few mins and then off i go nice and warm ..why bother with anything else ,just use what the car has to offer and plug it in when it needs to . How many ev owners used to freeze to death to save fuel when we had ice cars .my zsev is far cheaper to run than any other car i have had including a prius ,so revel in its economy and enjoy .

 

[Cocijo]

Yes - I agree - but don’t forget not everyone has a nice secure driveway for their car - that’s where a remote app is extremely useful.

 

[SteveO]

Yes - I agree - but don’t forget not everyone has a nice secure driveway for their car - that’s where a remote app is extremely useful.

Too true.

I used to fit a Kraco Nightstick for security.

 

[Adi6phil]

I have got a drive at the side of my house ,but for security i rely on my nosey neighbours.

 

[Cocijo]

What’s that?

 

[Lovemyev]

I do the same as lovemyev turn it on ,nip back in the house for a few mins and then off i go nice and warm ..why bother with anything else ,just use what the car has to offer and plug it in when it needs to . How many ev owners used to freeze to death to save fuel when we had ice cars .my zsev is far cheaper to run than any other car i have had including a prius ,so revel in its economy and enjoy .

I agree !.
I am willing to trade off the range lost to be nice and warm myself ?.
The range / cost is a LOT less than somebody running their ICE cars for 15 mins trying to defrost the car and kicking out all that crap !.

 

[Adi6phil]

I always curse uder my breath when i am picking my grandaughter from school and all the cars are running on tickover with all the exhaust kicking all the visible smoke out. But i have only realised this since i got my last car 'a hybrid' to be honest i have done the same when i had ice cars electric is the future at the moment

 

[SteveO]

What’s that?

One of these;

Amazon.com: Kraco Electronic Nightstick : Automotive

Buy Kraco Electronic Nightstick: Anti-Theft - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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My Dad bought it half a lifetime ago, dead easy to fit/remove.

 

[Cocijo]

Oh ok - thanks. Perhaps I should have known! I had visions of some sort of police type baton used to fend off thieves!