Newbie questions - ZS EV trophy

[AYZSEV]

Apologies if these are answered already, I have ordered a blue ZS EV trophy and getting it delivered in a couple of weeks (hopefully). Can I get some suggestions on below please?

1. what are the must-have accessories (mats, boot liner etc) and where to buy them, please?
2. Where is the best place to buy a type2 charger please? (Assuming the car comes only with a 3pin charger).
3. Any recommendations for the wall charger installation and costs.

Thanks

 

[Nutnut]

I'm also waiting on my car . The great thing about being newbies like us, is that the basic questions have likely been asked & answered SO many times, which means we have a loads to choose from via the search (top right).

Take a trip down the rabbit hole... There's plenty of helpful stuff already there, which has helped me immensely:

Top accessories

Hi all. All being well, I’ll have my quality used ZS tomorrow. Aside from the serious stuff like charging, what are the top accessories/upgrades/nic-nacs (MG and non-MG) that you’ve found useful?

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MG ZS EV Accessories Video

I made a video on all the MG ZS EV accessories that I have on my car. A lot of these may be useful to our members. I have also included the price I've paid for each of these including the shipping costs. I am not marketing for any of these products and these are purely out of my own...

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Type 2 charging cables. Recommendations?

Hey all, Making the jump over to EV tomorrow and getting swamped with all the learning. Although I'm probably overthinking a great deal. Just found out my 2nd hand mg5 isn't coming with a type 2 cable. I've seen the prices vary wildly and wondered if there are brands to avoid or brands that...

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Charging Cables

Waiting for my new Zs ev long range don’t want to buy type 2 to type 2 32amp charging cable from MG as it’s over priced any recommendations to get same cable . Also we don’t get mats any recommendations on them

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Cables & charger

Hi, I’ve got SE extended range on order and was wondering if anyone knew what cables (if any) it comes with. I saw somewhere a mention of an 8 meter cable but no other details about it. Also any recommendations about a 7kw wall charger? Would you recommend one with the cable attached or just...

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Home Charger advice for EV Newbie

Hi all, I'm Chris. I live in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. I've just taken delivery of a MG 5 EV and have been researching home charging... And after a little advice on which is best. I've looked at the BP Pulse, Halford and also the Smart Home Charge Ezee One. The BP Pulse one looks...

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Home chargers

Hi all, just ordered my ZS EV :) What home chargers do you have installed? does it matter much? and any installer recommendations (I'm in Essex)? Thanks all

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Enjoy

 

[Susanna]

I am certainly getting mats for mine, but I don’t really need anything for the boot. If you have a dog, or have another reason for boot protection, there has been an excellent thread on here, with load liners from aliexpress. Delivery takes time, but the prices are good.
EV charge leads are readily available from Amazon, EV onestop, or you can sometimes get a good price on eBay from an owner offloading a second one.
As to the EV charger/installation, if you aren’t eligible for the grant, I would suggest contacting a recommended electricIan. I had several quotes from government recommended installers (before the grant was withdrawn for homeowners), but they were all very high. A local electrician that I have previously used is going to install my charger for less, even without the grant. If you have solar panels, then you need something like a Zappi. But otherwise, it just depends on your budget. I think most, if not all of the EV chargers are now ‘smart’ ones, designed to benefit from off peak electricity, although the facility to set a timer can also be done directly in the car. My electrician showed me 2 different ones, and I chose a Wallbox tethered 5 metre. I thought it more convenient to be able to leave my charge lead in the boot for when I am out and about.

 

[Jomarkh]

If you didn't get any extras thrown in then check Amazon or eBay.
I had an Ohme EVSE but now have a Zappi to make use of the solar being installed next month.

 

[scoobeesnac]

I just bought this - seemed like a good price to me for a type2 cable Amazon product ASIN B08KGPZD8Q
Can also buy direct from the company.

 

[AK OK]

I just bought this - seemed like a good price to me for a type2 cable Amazon product ASIN B08KGPZD8Q

That looks like a vanishingly small price

 

[AYZSEV]

I just bought this - seemed like a good price to me for a type2 cable Amazon product ASIN B08KGPZD8Q

Thank you, for some reason, I cannot see the link here

 

[ZSDave]

Thank you, for some reason, I cannot see the link here

You must have an ad blocker running. For some reason it doesn't show Amazon links.

HTH

Dave

 

[ChrisMac]

Totally worth checking on gumtree for type 2 cable, the official mg mats are fine in the front but rear ones are crap and move around a lot

 

[MikeN]

I bought a spare type 2 cable off eBay, paid 70 quid for it.
it is Hyundai branded but works fine on my MGZS Trophy.

 

[AK OK]

Totally worth checking on gumtree for type 2 cable, the official mg mats are fine in the front but rear ones are crap and move around a lot

Not noticed that but I know from personal experience that in the correct "ZS EV" (embroidered front edge) set, the rear ones are asymmetric, whereas the ones I was initially supplied with were not. I noticed when we changed them for the correct ones.

That might explain why yours are moving?

 

[ZTT]

Just be careful when buying a used lead that you check the rating.

You need a 32A rated lead to get the full 7kw charging rate. 16A charging cables will only charge at 3.6kw.

Also consider a coiled cable, they stay off the floor and so don’t get as dirty in the winter.

 

[apzs]

Hi all, has anyone bought ZS EV mats from carmats.co.uk? I got mine but the driver side seems a bit small. I posted on another thread but thought of putting it here as well so I could get some advice on this. I don't know if the factory ones offer better coverage than these. I have attached a picture in this post.

Car Mats

https://carmats.co.uk/ If anyone ordered these, would love to know what you think of the quality. Any info would be great as to what colour/quality level you went for also. I did a search and couldn't find any pics with these in, so can't really see what the finished product looks like.

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