Which MG ZS EV accessories are worth buying?
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- This video look at all the accessories fitted to my 2020 MG ZS EV by the previous owner.
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Excellent video as usual, Matt. You really do pack a huge amount of information into them. And it's always excellent, 'real world' information to boot!!! Keep up the good work.
Thank you. MG ZS EV headlight video coming out at 5.30pm today.
I enjoyed watching the Video. I do like the Dashcam that you fitted to the Car
Really informative video again. I recently drove an MG ZS EV for a week and really enjoyed it. I think this would make a wonderful value-added 2nd EV, and many of these accessories definitely spruces it up. Thanks.
Enjoyed vid good down to earth content looking forward to underbody protection vid well done.
Absolutely brilliant informative video.
Thanks Paul.
I have this exact same model, and have done a lot of these mods. The tints are not just for vanity especially for the driver and passenger windows it’s to reduce solar intrusion into the cabin as the windows offer minimal at best sun protection (when you get a hot day you bake in a non tinted ZS), on the LEDs I’m with you I replaced the rubbish Philips Halogen fronts with PIAA and they are pretty good, not LED but a damn sight brighter and more in keeping with the white DRLs, one LED I would consider keeping (if the previous owner did this) is the reversing lights as LEDs really help using the rear view camera if you have no exterior lighting at night / early dark winter morning. And I’ve done all seasons as well, went with Goodyear Vector 4 - Gen 2 and they got me out of a car park covered in black ice that had stranded cars in just after Christmas. Great review, and loving the content!
Which PIAA bulbs have you used?
www.piaa.co.uk/bulbs/bulbs.asp
"The tints are not just for vanity especially for the driver and passenger windows it’s to reduce solar intrusion into the cabin as the windows offer minimal at best sun protection (when you get a hot day you bake in a non tinted ZS)"
Quite agree, it's years since I've had a sunburnt right arm when driving. Just waiting for the right moment to get mine done. Why is there such poor UVB protection in this car?
I had the rear end tinted with privacy film first when I got my MG ZS EV in January 2020 and between lockdown travelling from Essex to Somerset, we roasted in the car. My wife had to cover herself with one of those foil windscreen sun-shades. The standard glass I discovered has UV screening but NO IR screening so I've had a special thermal film fitted which is nearly visible from the outside but blocks 95% of the heat! Massive upgrade!
Great channel and loving your content.. Just started watching and currently have a 2013 Zoe which we've had since 2013. I wanted to ask if your able to test the range at all.. I drive very relaxed and (I'd like to think) efficiently.. Im thinking of buying one and selling on my zoe next month and would love to know the most you could get on the range with the air con off, display off etc on the motorway or in city driving :) thanks for the great content and totally appreciating the honest reviews
Only driving locally since I've got the MG, but in the winter, with the heating, air con and heated seat on all the time, I'm getting 3.1 mpkWh on average. But that is at its worse. And its been snowing the last few days. So that gives 130 miles range.
But in the warmer weather, you'll be getting 4-4.5 mpkWh, so the range will be 170-190 miles.
Definitely doing the LEDs in the roof when I get a chance. Need to get the windows tinted first though.
great video and just earned yourself a sub. i currently own a leaf but have a zs phev on order. might consider one of these as a replacement for our other car.
Great video. Thanks.
Thanks Matt for a very useful video. I have the same car and find it brilliant. I have had considerable loads on my roof bars, no problem. Unless you do more than 130 miles in a day fairly often the range is no problem, particularly considering I can travel between 60 and 70 miles for just £1.00
Fascinated to know how you get to the rear cluster bulbs, don’t tell anyone I am fitting a tow bar, only for cycle rack of course?? Keep up these brilliant videos.
Rear light cluster video filmed and will be going live on 12th Feb.
Bought the protection pack it’s great value! Sadly a much flimsier boot liner than my previous Toyotas, but looks the business. Will be getting the bumper guard and silver door sill trims next just to set it off!
Watching your MG EV video is really worth it for me. By the way, how much did you pay approx. as a second hand purchase?
We know fully loaded one, new, cost about 24,000 pound...
Proper MG Locking Wheel Nuts, bizarrely with exactly the SAME nut ‘design’ as yours(!?), bought after a spate of Alloy thefts in our road(!) and the neighbouring one. £29.95, on eBay, from an approved (and checked) MG dealer. 5 minutes to fit, and you retain the spare wheel nuts, so you can replace them, if you wish, on disposal of the car.
Also bought a proper MG space-saver spare wheel, from another approved MG dealer via eBay, to replace the ‘compressor/jollop’ standard solution - around £150, including the location ‘spinner’, jack and all required tools in an appropriate styrene holder. Well worth the investment IMO.
That looks incredibly like a Mazda cx3 ! 😉
Please could provide details on which company did the tint and coating and dash cam. Thank you for the excellent walk through.
I fitted the dash cam myself. That's a very easy job. The ceramic coating was done by a detailing firm on the Isle of Wight, but if you search for detailers locally, you'll find someone who is offering that.
Great videos, really enjoy watching them. We are looking at getting an MG zs ev in the near future and we are wondering how quiet the cabin is, say at around 60 MPH ? With regard to upgrading your headlamps I fitted Philips X-treme Vision +130% H4 in December 2016 and have done around 50,000 miles since with no problems, so they seem to last. Best wishes and keep safe. Pete Fletcher.
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Hard to believe someone bought this car new, added all those extras and then sold it 10 months later!
Upgraded to a ID3 when they were first available. VW were discounting them enough to tempt him.
@@GoGreenAutos ID3 is amazing for the price, the range is so much better than MG
Hi I really enjoyed your video very down to earth and informing, I’m wondering would it be a suitable car for a Taxi. The majority of my work is in traffic but about
25% is motorway driving, thank you.
The MG 5 would make a better taxi as it has a larger battery pack.
Great in-depth video, how come the original owner sold the car so quickly?
Moved to an ID3 as they were giving huge discounts on these initially
Thanks for vid. Does the LED light distract when driving in dark? I didn’t like ambient lighting in previous car which reflected in side mirrors.
I assume you're asking about the LED lights around the glass roof? No, as they turn off when you're driving as it connected to the front interior light.
From Australia: I’ve never heard that term before “previous keeper” for previous owner!
The UK vehicle document (called a V5c) refers to "previous keepers". The person who the vehicle is registered too is a keeper as they may not be the owner. Most people finance new cars, so the owner is the finance company and the keeper is the driver/person who's leased the vehicle, typically for 3 years.
So this is why we use the term "keeper" rather than "owner".
If you were stoped by the Police in the UK they would more than likely ask you "are you the registered keeper"
@@matthewdower5383 wow
The rust issue you refer to is l believe restricted to a batch of cars that were manufactured in Singapore and imported into the UK early 2020. As we know cars are ' localized' and obviously underbody protection was not deamed necessary for the Singapore market. I have checked mine on a lift ( late 2020 model) and there are no signs of rust or weeping at welds. Apparently the VIN plate has a code for country of origin? The whole thing sounds like the Porsche 997 IMS bearing issue.......in reality very few cars were effected. :-)
Great video, can you provide any details on the window deflectors?
As I said in the video, the previous owner fitted them. All I know is they cost him £30 on eBay.
@@GoGreenAutos hi, I thought that might be the case but thanks for some brilliant information videos. I'm getting the Wallbox Pulsar Plus fitted, and a next dashcam, Cheers, Dave
Hi, thanks for video, which dash cam would you recommend?
I use the Nextbase 222, see nextbase.co.uk/dash-cams/
Hi MATT, I'm curious about something 🤔, when you do your editing and add on-screen info, do you check your work before posting? Because at 0:16 it doesn't look like you do. I think you need an independent quality controller, desperately.
Why? What are you seeing?
Great video. What is your opinion of upgrading wheel size? I recently test drove the MG5 EV Exclusiv model. I do think it would look better with slightly larger (only by one inch dia) wheels (as would the most recent Astra). As MG don't sell such, I would have to purchase from a alloy supplier. I suppose that the wheels supplied with the car would be redundant and would probably be unsaleable. Just interested to hear your views. Thanks.
Increasing the wheel size only decreases the tyre wall depth, so you will get a harder ride, more susceptible to punctures and you'll also get slightly less driving efficiency. But true it would look better.
@@GoGreenAutos Thanks for the swift reply! I actually mean the whole wheel would be 1-2" larger in diameter with larger wheels and tyres. I forgot to mention efficiency - I would imagine that the acceleration would be slower but top speed would increase slightly? Perhaps the regen would be less effective as the larger wheels would reduce the motor's rotational speed? Best Wishes.
@@andyroid7339 When you go larger on the wheel, you would normally reduce the tyre sidewall so the overall diameter remains the same so the speed and milometer doesn't get screwed up.
This accessory comes as 'standard' on the ZS EV but can you check the roof rails for being proper ones, i.e. that you use for 60-80 kg loads or are they just for show? Plastic trim or made of metal? Wondering what the driver's manual might say. I'm curious because it's something I've come across when looking into purchasing next car.
Yes the are functional on the ZS EV, unlike the MG 5 and can carry up to 75kg.
Done the led headlight upgrade on mine and because the unit is a projector the light pattern is exactly the same as it has a built in cutoff in the projector... The standard lights are bordering on being dangerous.
Does it affect range or is the difference in current draw from the LED's instead of Halogen ?
Less power used by the headlamps should theroretically mean more range...But offcourse it might be so little that it's not measurable.
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Is it your camera or did the £740 of ceramic crap change the colour? It looks very different to the usual red seen on the MG. Love the tints.
Would be the camera
Hi Matt please can you tell me where the LED's and draught excluders can be found. many thanks
The previous owner fitted both. But try eBay for both. There's other videos here about the LED roof job.
Having Windows tinted is classed as a modification by insurance companies can be costly
Are you going to up size the tyre? The new gen zs has a slightly taller 55 profile and does look better.
Sold the car last week, so no. But yes, would consider this if I run another in the future, which I'm sure I will.
Did you say the mud flaps are 120 pounds. I have just fitted them to my car here in Australia and they are genuine SAIC parts which I got from the MG dealer and cost $63.50, thats about 35 quid. When I bought my ZS EV the dealership also threw in the MG mats for nothing. Also came with 2 chargers, a 7.5 amp and a 15 amp one. The price of the car was $43990.00 on exchange thats about 23500 Pounds. Another good reason to live in Australia.
Part of the 'protection pack' for £150 = mudflaps, carpet mats, boot liner.
Changing the lightbulbs to LED types, needs to be disclosed to the insurer, if not disclosed the insurer may refuse to honour the insurance. Which is their legal right. If the vehicle were involved in a serious collision (especially when visibility was likely a factor), the Police would likely look at the lights and they would easily establish that the bulbs were not OEM, and this might well affect any resulting legal liability.
If you buy one of these second hand (fron a non-MG dealer or private), what is the situation with the original MG 7 year warranty? I'm considering buying one but the MG new prices seem to have increased somewhat, so looking at used. Thanks
Warranty still valid, as with all vehicles.
@@GoGreenAutos Yeah, I thought so. This stems from my wife asserting that the warranty on her Hyundai not being in place because the Hyundai dealer told her it only applied to the original owner (which told her was nonsense but she wouldn't have it).
Thanks.
Do you come across many ZSs (exclusive) for sale yet, apart from the one you bought?
@@plodderexup Not too many around yet in the used market they are still too new. Most new vehicles are financed, so they have to do their 3 year term (typically) before they get released in to the used market.
@@GoGreenAutos There's a few about on Autotrader but as you say, not many. I've never bought a new car and still need to get my wife on board with EVs before I part with 20K (wife wants a Qashqai but I forsee government tightening the noose on ICE cars in the next few years). My 2006 SMax 2.5T is nearing end of life (every MOT is gettng harder), so it's 1 big bill away from the breakers. I'll keep looking at your site to see what crops up.
I have had my windows tinted like this one, cost £120, I do intend getting the wind deflectors on the side windows as it does get quite a draught when windows open, more so than other cars. The only other one I am considering is the roof led lights as to the others I personally would not bother, as to the ceramic coating at £740, what a rip off. I should add all my vehicles have cameras fitted front and rear.
If you live in Australia, window tinting is compulsory.
I cant believe that locking wheel nuts are not standard equipment on an MG, but then Ive bought Japanese/Korean cars for the last 30 odd years.
i dont think the added price from dealer you can get most items cheaper like mats and mug gaurds and the locking nuts
If only the range was about 250 I would buy one tomorrow!
Why do you need 250 miles ?
I guess just for comfort, silly I know but I have run out of petrol before now, so I'm a little nervous with a range of only 170 miles!!!
@@martinbeck7362 its not even that the es ev only has a range of about 140 miles less this time of year not much less but less its why I've been put off getting one of these my self as I'm doing 150 miles a day with me job i do but the new mg5 has a much better range of 165 miles that in winter I've been told met a guy too day says atm he's averaging 165 miles a day
The upgraded MG ZS EV to be released sometimes between now and 2022, is rumoured to have a long range version with a larger battery.
Also, LED headlights, larger wheels, a redesigned badge, a 10" upgraded infotainment system and a fully digital speedo instrument.
Sadly it looks like they will only be offering manual, unregulated aircon, which is just soooo 1990s
Also....With the larger battery, the prices are probably gonna get a good kick upwards, making it less interesting, compared to the ID.3
Hi,
does anyone know where I can find the full set of wind deflectors for £30 for MG ZS EV?
eBay or AliExpress?
Arr Yes you have to avoid the "Ming Molls" at the dealership.
Do be aware, I asked my dealer to wax oil my car from new , they refused and told me if I did it that it would invalidate the warranty, the fact they come with a seven year warranty meant for me it was too much of a risk on a brand new car to do it myself as I want the warranty.
Interesting.
Not a fan of those alloy wheels - are they standard fit?
Yes.
@@GoGreenAutos thanks for the quick reply. I was looking at getting the 1ltr turbo petrol version for myself. I really like the sun roof on your vehicle but believe it is only available on the electric version.
@@InnocentMan99 Yes the petrol ZS is very different to the EV ZS. Also made in different factories. Many differences with inside trim too.
@@GoGreenAutos love all your video's next time I will go for a used ev
what is the best first ev
Nissan leaf or a Zoe.
my car is a ford b max 15 reg
with 7500 miles on
What would trade in price be.
it is a one litre ecoboost engine.
@@richardh6756 Depends on budget. Leaf and Zoe very different cars with different qualities. Depends if you favour battery longevity or vehicle build quality. For trade in price make contact directly when you're ready to buy a vehicle that is in stock. In the meantime, you can get an idea from Autotrader prices or try WeBuyAnyCar.
Where i can do sunroof led lights please
You can buy the LED flexi strip lights on eBay for less than a tenner. For instructions on how to do it, search on CZcams for "MG ZS EV interior light"
Where do you buy these second hand?
Very hard to find second hand yet, as they've only been out for a year and as such they're all still with the first owners still. But in due course, Go Green Autos will have them.
@@GoGreenAutos thanks 😊
So i guess, since the previous owner popped in LED's everywhere, that this means that there is no bulb monitoring on this car ?
I know most modern cars nowadays, will complain if you put LED's in, because they draw a lot less current, and so the car thinks the bulb is blown, because the current draw of the LED is below the "The bulb is blown" threshold.
I know it's probably not much, but it would be interesting to know if LED bulbs all around, instead of incandescent lamps, would actually make any real range difference. I mean, if the EU thinks it's worth turning off the headlamps and have just smaller LED's it could mean that there is actually a difference.
Not sure about bulb monitoring - never had any messages.
Changing a 5W bulb to LED saves about 4W. However many of the lights are only on for short periods (internal lamps, indicators, brakes, reversing lights etc) so savings in energy are minimal. Its is only the side lights and headlights which are on for any periods of time. Power saving are just not going to make a noticeable difference.
@@GoGreenAutos Thank you for the answer.
I agree, the only ones that would save some energy is the headlamps..
Philips ultinon's for example, they are 22 Watts, compared to the 55 Watts halogen bulbs use, so 33*2 watts = 66 Watthours
But again...They are only on at night, in the day time the LED DRL's use very little.
@@JohnDoe-bd5sz I've done some videos on the headlight bulbs - see czcams.com/video/7nB2iznQjWk/video.html and czcams.com/video/0YbRezOHIso/video.html
Changing to LED in headlights designed to be halogen is now technically an MoT failure.
@@GoGreenAutos I will certainly look at the videos a bit later.
Fitting bulbs other than the type, the car was approved with in my country is also a MOT failure, and if stopped by police and they find them, they will fine you AND make you go get a new MOT within 14 days, to prove you fixed it.
This was made law a long time ago, because boy racers took HID kits and put them into old reflector style headlamps.
I mean, the light was incredible and you could really see the road ahead, but oncoming traffic would be instantly blinded and end up with welding eyes, so they really cracked down on that. :)
I guess putting a LED into a projector style lamp is not as intrusive for other motorists though :)
Ceramic coating is also a rip off. Don’t bother on a car that costs less than 30k
The LED in the sunroof costs 7.99 for 5m of led.
£740 for ceramic coat!?! He got ripped off there.
So why did the previous owner spend all this in extras and then sell it?!?
Got a VW ID3 as they were heavily discounted initially, so too good to miss.
Locking wheel nuts are a mechanics worst nightmare. Sick of asking customers where they are. Can be a nightmare to remove if the key is lost. Usually on the mantlepiece at home which is ideal when you get a puncture on the motorway. Also a favourite toy of children.
Not even ID-3 or id-4 or polestar have 250 mile ... More like 200
I’d be ticking the put some decent under seal on the cars ! rusting underneath at only a few months old terrible 👎
why would anyone put so much effort, care, mods and accessories to a brand new car and sold them 10 months later?
He got a deal on a VW iD3 that was too good to turn down
red cars go fast
Seriously, all season tires are a waste of money. I have never ever fitted these tyres and have never had a problem. Stop wasting your money and live a great life on the open road…
The original owner seems like a real plonker (except for the dash cam, mats & mudguards). Best of luck if your insurer/police find out you have non-standard, UK-EU non-compliant window tinting, head and tail lights! Just who in 2020 ever opens windows? Maybe The plonker could have bought an iPace, Hyundai or even a Tesla if he/she spent less on foolish ad-ons.
The window tinting is fine. Totally legal if you keep to the levels stated on the Gov U.K. website and inform insurer. I tools mine and only got charged about £20. All lights can be upgraded except for the headlights.
I bought an MG ZS EV in July 2020 and had a minor accident in September 2020. It is now February 2021 and my car will not be repaired for a further 2 months. DO NOT TOUCH MG WITH A BARGE POLE.
Made in China. Not in my garage.
So is virtually everything, moron!
@@willswomble7274 I once bought a Chinese scooter, it lasted two months before it dropped to bits as well as refused to start ever again.
The MG ZS Ev is such a terrible car... avoid it at all costs. The charge rage is ridiculous and in a full charge you probably only get 70miles... stay clear of it. Pay the extra and go for a better EV
Especially. that you can get ID for like 24k now... this ZS eV is a crazy purchase IMO
Well, you're obviously entitled to your personal opinion but if you're only getting 70 miles you're doing something very wrong.
I test drove the ID.3, ZS and MG 5 and found the ZS to be a more comfortable and luxurious car. Even if it wasn't so very much cheaper than the ID.3 I'd have still gone for the ZS.
Mind you, I hardly ever drive further than 120 miles in one go so I don't need that sort of range. If I did I'd have probably have gone for the MG 5 (although it does look rather dull).
Usually get 150 to 160 in mine. In winter. 170 - 180 in summer
Have you owned one & speaking from experience, or are you simply relating the chat you had with your mates?
@@fitzpatrickken I own a MG ZS and I've had a couple of weeks driving the MG 5.