Is that the unofficial Thai app, the subject of this topic, or the official MG app as used in Thailand?
I've had the above dongle for long enough to have formed an opinion now.
I found mine worked better when I used an extension cable, plugged it into the socket hung it over the steering wheel next to the central console where I sit the phone, it is now easier to plug and unplug it from the extension as I do find it needs reset every so often by unplugging it, works great with satnav software ABRP, gives me charge rate when charging and battery level when charging it is about 3% out due to MG battery software update, when using the Pro. ABRP navigation software, it gives the state of charge on-screen when navigation is on screen but not being used and when you are using it to navigate it also gives you what you should have left when you get there, also how many charges you require, it gives you suggested charging stations on the route you have keyed in, it uses the OBD information of speed, and any electrical equipment used on the drive to give an accurate %, it also allows you to add information like if you are using a roof box so it can work out extra drag etc.
I've had the above dongle for long enough to have formed an opinion now.
It's OK. Does the job, but I notice that with some data-intensive apps (like the unofficial Thai app when starting up), it works better if I have my phone pointed fairly closely to the dongle. Maybe it has low RF power.
So for my very casual use, it's fine. For someone who needs more reliability (e.g. a workshop), I'd say pay more and get a better model.
The LEDs are visible from above in the photo, which in my Mark I ZS EV is towards the driver, so that's a slight plus.
For anyone who likes to have additional data on their MG ZS EV (mki or mkii) then if you have an OBD2 dongle ELM327 like the NEXPEAK NX101 PRO or similar like I do then you can get State on Health and battery temperature etc.. The Thai app works on android phones only and is available free of charge via the Google Play store by searching ‘ezs’ and is currently running version 3.1.3. Please note…State of Charge on the app is based on Thai BMS (battery management systems) so % is wrong and display is in kilometres. You can turn off/on daytime running lights too if that floats your ? boat and get the ECU software version from the cars computer.
Brilliant!
Thank-you! I’ve just bought the dongle and downloaded the app. Currently waiting 2 weeks for delivery. When I want the daytime running lights back ON do I have to re-enable them in the app or will the car reset when I turn on and off the IGNITION do you know?
On my Mk2 ZS EV, the daylight running light switch does not work unfortunately. Everything else works in the app OK. The other problem I have is that if I leave the dongle attached and linking to the app, when I lock the car, the alarm sounds.
Take the dongle out after use as your phone will continue to attempt to contact the cars ecu when the car is off and in my experience this triggers the car alarm. In regards to turning off the drl lights this has to be done via the app. If you turn the car off you will reset the drl lights.
Yes, your phone will continue to attemp to contact the cars ecu which triggers the alarm so as I only use the app on long journeys to see battery temp etc I always remove the obdii dongle. The drl do switch on/off with the ELM327 NEXPEAK pro 101 so I assume your dongle is limiting the functionality of the app
The alarm will trigger when car is off but the obdii has been left in the on position as your phone will continue to try and communicate via Bluetooth with the obdii / car ecu when in range and if this happens it tends to trigger the alarm so I only tend to use obdii /app on long journeys and then remove
we can't download app from google play. install the application on the forum!
That seems crazy that they would not allow it.
The Thai app is programmed for the Thai bms not the uk. So SoC isn’t correct but SoH should be. Is your car a brand new mkii zs or mki zs? Do you rapid charge a lot as this does effect degradation of the back pack.
It's ZS Mkii Standard range, been charging via granny charger for almost last 5 months with 3 dc charges only when I got it initially.
