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Using Tesla Superchargers with my ZS EV
Roldorf
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I checked my Tesla app. When you choose the charging post you want to charge from the post on the phone you selected turns blue. From your posted image I don't see the post you selected highlighted in blue.
So the app seems not to be working correctly or you didn't select the charging post from the app.
So the app seems not to be working correctly or you didn't select the charging post from the app.
jont131
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Shows what they know!
Gadget Geek
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It may need a firmware update which they may try to charge you for. I'd claim it as a fault under warranty if your car doesn't charge.
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AbuG
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Need to know the EVCC version that works with tesla for mark1. Can any one with working charge on Mark1 post theirs. Thanks
Mine doesn't work
I have 1770124111 on the Thai app
Mine doesn't work
I have 1770124111 on the Thai app
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I have the same, also Mark 1. I'm in Australia, and Tesla supercharging does not work. I have not yet attempted to get the firmware updated. Thanks for the datapoint.
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There is a large thread here:
Project OBD2 - Mobile App v1.2.1 and later
Unfortunately, it's a very long thread, some of it is very technical, and there is little about how the app has evolved since its ZS-only days. The app is for Android only. But now it's in the Google app store, so it's a lot easier to install. If you have an Android phone or tablet and a suitable (not too cheap and nasty, doesn't have to be the most expensive or the very best) OBD-II dongle, you can now just go to the Google app store and install it.
Bodgerx
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Wrong. Nil points.
Because you need to take it to an MG dealer for them to fix it.
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Unfortunately an MG being nearly new doesn't mean that it has the latest firmware updates.
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As I suggested earlier, I would tell them it's a fault as you can't rapid charge and claim it under warranty.
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For your ZS EV facelift to be able to charge from Tesla super chargers, it requires the following.
It needs to be a Tesla unit that has been opened up to accept NON Tesla cars.
Plus, it will require a software update from a MG main dealer.
It needs to be a Tesla unit that has been opened up to accept NON Tesla cars.
Plus, it will require a software update from a MG main dealer.
jont131
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By whom mate ? ... show them my photos of my ZS mk2 charging at Tesla in Uxbridge I posted and ask them how that's happening then ? !So now I’m being told I can’t charge at super rapid Tesla charging points
You also need to make sure that it's an 'open' Tesla charger (use the Tesla app to identify and unlock the charger where appropriate) ... you also need to get your MG dealer to plug your car in and make sure that all the modules are up to the latest firmware versions - if it's that new then I'd certainly stand my ground and insist they update them all foc as they supplied the car without them being on the latest version at point of sale. Unfortunately there is no 'easy' way to check the versions yourself.
I had all my updates done a few months ago (at my cost at the time) and Tesla 'open' charging works fine ...
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