[GTE]

When using the ac in an ev check the current consumption when adjusting the thermostat, if you set it to high you may actually be consuming more because the heater comes into play. Better to set it low & regulate temperature with the fan speed.

[Night Raven]

Originally Posted by EV Fan

One assumption for the low figure was the heat due to pano-sunroof, the cabin did not feel cool, with setting at 25deg Celsius. Had to drop it to 22 for a consistent cooling. Hence, the query on the Excite.

2 more points I would like to add. Firstly, in our excite I have never felt the aircon to be inadequate. I am mostly comfortable with temperature set at 25 degrees and don’t remember needing to reduce it below 22 ever to cool down the cabin. So the Sunroof probably has a significant impact.
Secondly, regarding the mileage I believe the ZS will give you around 8km/kwh easily unless you push it really hard. My wife drives the ZS daily between Vaikom and Pala. This is a 40 km stretch full of curves and hills and narrow roads and she is not a particularly sedate driver. The round trip of 80kms she uses 20% of battery in normal mode and 19% in Eco mode. What I am saying is the ZS will give you around 8km/kwh even if you drive it with particularly no regard for the mileage. It might give you better mileage if you drive carefully under better road conditions.

[sushanthys]

Originally Posted by srikrishnabnb

This would be same as the Portable charger right? Portable itself is charging my car within 24 hrs. And I have not felt the need for a second charger.

Please let me know nay specific benefits that you find when compared to portable charger.

If and when you sell the car or exchange for another car/EV, including the portable charger will fetch you a better price.It increases the value of your car on exchange.

[sushanthys]

Originally Posted by EV Fan

Has any fellow team BHPian owning an MG ZS managed to achieve 11km/KWh or 90wh/km on long drives*. Or anyone in the local MG ZS owner's groups, if you folks are aware of!

I am testing the MG ZS as a possible replacement for my Kona, as it is nearing the end of its warranty and no solution available with Hyundai.

I did try the Exclusive variant but could not manage to achieve it.
Anyone with the Excite variant(non sunroof) manage to achieve it?

* End of Round trip efficiency figures or on flat roads. Definitely not Hypermilling without AC but more of a relaxed highway driving.

8-9 km/kwh is the best you can achieve with A/c and good driving habits.

[i74js]

Originally Posted by EV Fan

Y


I usually don't cross 90 unless the highway has barriers, so had a similar experience. How did you feel the heat & AC effectiveness with the panoramic sunroof?

I took this drive during January; thus the AC was off both during outbound and return. Now a days, rear seat occupant takes a little more time to get comfortable when the car is driven at Eco as the AC performance is quite muted. I have started driving out at Normal and shift to Eco after 10 minutes. This is helping, I believe panoramic sunroof has some impact yet I would agree that it brings in a lot of liveliness in the cabin during winter with roof curtain off.

[Nancoff]

Hi all,
Newbie here, thanks to Team BHP and all your inputs. It helped me to zero in on my first electric vehicle. I am taking delivery of my ZS EV Excite Pro Silver after waiting for two months. Will be taking delivery tomorrow. I will try to upload the delivery photos(newbie). Thanks again

[Bonemechanic]

Originally Posted by Nancoff

Hi all,
Newbie here, thanks to Team BHP and all your inputs. It helped me to zero in on my first electric vehicle. I am taking delivery of my ZS EV Excite Pro Silver after waiting for two months. Will be taking delivery tomorrow. I will try to upload the delivery photos(newbie). Thanks again

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations for your new purchase. Wishing of lots of noiseless happy drives.

[nimblemaster]

I bought a new excite pro ZS EV in April 2024. The jbl speakers did not come fitted from factory and the dealer later ordered them. Upon installation I saw that theyre the basic JBL A352HI coaxial speakers. The dealership also stated that they can't be upgraded since warranty will be voided. Can someone with the excite pro variant confirm this? The excite pro comes with JBL A352HI coaxial speakers and 2 basic tweeters?

[das_ren_auto]

My ZS EVs digital key is not getting connected through Bluetooth. I tried clearing the data and cache of the app and also reinstalled the app. But it is still not getting connected? Any solution?

[newenergy]

My brother is looking to buy ZS EV here in Pune, any BHPian can share if they have received any good offers? You can send me the details in DM. Thanks.

[nimblemaster]

Originally Posted by das_ren_auto

My ZS EVs digital key is not getting connected through Bluetooth. I tried clearing the data and cache of the app and also reinstalled the app. But it is still not getting connected? Any solution?

Has it been three years since you bought the car? Did you try another phone to login? The ismart key functionality works for only three years according to my dealer. After that you have to pay some amount to access the functionality.

[Humane India]

Originally Posted by nimblemaster

I bought a new excite pro ZS EV in April 2024. The jbl speakers did not come fitted from factory and the dealer later ordered them. Upon installation I saw that theyre the basic JBL A352HI coaxial speakers. The dealership also stated that they can't be upgraded since warranty will be voided. Can someone with the excite pro variant confirm this? The excite pro comes with JBL A352HI coaxial speakers and 2 basic tweeters?

- The same model number was installed before delivery
- They are good enough for 90% of users

[das_ren_auto]

Originally Posted by nimblemaster

Has it been three years since you bought the car? Did you try another phone to login? The ismart key functionality works for only three years according to my dealer. After that you have to pay some amount to access the functionality.

Vehicle is less than 2 years old.I did not try from any other mobile.

[Humane India]

Hi Everyone

I had taken delivery of MG ZS EV Exite Pro on 10th of May 2024
Have driven it 2000 km in less than 10 days
Planning to write up a complete in depth review after 10k km

Here are a few important observations on the car with the experience so far :-

- The car does not have rear cabin reading lights, do not know how MG missed to provide such an essential NEED based feature, even in top variant
- There is a new software for the infotainment 2.0 with a new screen BUT there is no easy way to go to in built navigation
- External ambient temperature plays a huge role in real life range of the car, noticable difference in day and night range with the current heatwave across India
- Auto fold ORVM should have been provided with the Excite Pro variant when the mirror angles can be adjusted electronically
- Like Tata, a 45-60A USB-C charging port must be provided right from base variant

I want to reiterate that Excite Pro remains the most VALUE FOR MONEY variant of MG ZS EV in India at the moment

People planning to buy an EV with 22L budget can buy it without an iota of doubt

Overall satisfied with the cars performance and real life range in Indian conditions so far

"Switch to EVs ASAP "

[ishekk]

Originally Posted by nimblemaster

I bought a new excite pro ZS EV in April 2024. The jbl speakers did not come fitted from factory and the dealer later ordered them. Upon installation I saw that theyre the basic JBL A352HI coaxial speakers. The dealership also stated that they can't be upgraded since warranty will be voided. Can someone with the excite pro variant confirm this? The excite pro comes with JBL A352HI coaxial speakers and 2 basic tweeters?

My delivery is also pending.

Want to know which speakers are installed at the front: JBL components or factory fitted?

Also is the wiring of rear speakers coming separately from HUD unit or is shared with the front speakers? i.e is it possible to balance the front & rear volume from the HUD unit/infotainment system?

Originally Posted by Humane India

The car does not have rear cabin reading lights, do not know how MG missed to provide such an essential NEED based feature, even in top variant

Astor has rear cabin lamp, auto dimming irvm & ventilated seats since long time. Shows the lethargy of MG for not bringing these essential features to ZS EV. They are just assembling the car as it is in India.