V2L without the lights on

[Bee701]

Hi all, sorry if this has been answered elsewhere, I have struggled to find it.
Does anyone know if it is possible to use V2L without having the ignition/ lights on? We are going camping and I want to be able to use the car to run the fridge etc.
When we have tried this previously, the V2L ran for a few minutes and then shut off.
If this is possible, what do I ask for from the dealer?

Thanks!

 

[gus]

You need an update from the dealer, my ZS could run the V2L with the car locked off and dark. Just one thought you do have the 2nd gen ZS

 

[Bee701]

You need an update from the dealer, my ZS could run the V2L with the car locked off and dark. Just one thought you do have the 2nd gen ZS

Yes we have the Mk2 - it was a preorder so before they stopped giving access to v2l automatically.
Do you know what the update is?

 

[gus]

I just asked for the V2L update that allows me to use it when camping and could lock the car, sorry I don’t know the update number/code.

 

[Gadget Geek]

If you use the search function and type in V2L, you should find the answer on here somewhere.

 

[dnx]

I've recently acquired a V2L cable and found the same with my mk2 ZS EV. Really frustrating, and I'm concerned that leaving this running while not in 'Ready' mode will drain the 12V battery from the lights usage (not being able to fully turn lights off is already an annoyance). Not being able to lock it is a concern also.

Called the dealer this morning and they're not aware of an update (and I had a service late last year), but booked in to have them plug in and see. Not feeling highly confident in this update being available.

 

[T1 Terry]

My MG4 runs with the car locked, but I do have to set it up in the centre touch screen, otherwise it turns off when I lock the car .... took a few false starts until I found that one, and it was freezing cold out near Braidwood in the river gully known as Wari Reserve. A very quick walk from the motorhome to the MG4 on the trailer to do battle with the touch screen, but once I mastered it, easy every time after that. Powered the rooftop HVAC all night on heat and the kitchen appliances in the morning, plus the 3 way fridge ..... that was probably keeping stuff warmer than outside, and the hot water heater .... a great camping battery for over night, it actually did 3 over nights before we recharged it when we reach Wollongong

T1 Terry