Upgrading the MG ZS EV headlight bulbs (part 2) - dash cam footage

[@christophertait1257]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I replaced the bulbs on my old car with these exact bulbs and they lasted for 4 years, I don't do a lot of night time driving !!. I will be making this change on my ZS EV soon.

[@GoGreenAutos]

Thats good to hear they lasted that long.

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[@basincut100]

Thanks for the video. Ordered the Osrams that you recommend which arrived today. I installed them straight away and twiddled my thumbs until it became dark. Winter here so didn’t have to wait long. Difference in light output is really obvious. Fiddly job as access is cramped but worth it.

[@jakecardigan8767]

Brilliant, thanks! I’ve just bought some of these bulbs after struggling through winter with the standards on my MG5, but was a bit wary about fitting them myself - feel a little more confident now!! X

[@GoGreenAutos]

Bulbs are meant to be changed by the owners!

[@labrik4466]

Mg ZS Ev Sept 2021 - Philips 65W Halogens - dismal light - missed a turn off on a dual carriageway. Changed to Osram 60W Night Breaker laser - IMO the brightness is about 75% more.

[@GoGreenAutos]

Glad to hear it

[@paulinchris]

Much more light spread on the new bulbs. Worth changing!

[@terryelston9362]

My MGZS EV is 70 plate sept 2020. The bulbs in my car are Phillips 65w. I've tried some of the bulbs you recommended and not much difference. Perhaps bulbs in late 2020 cars have upgraded bulbs. Find your videos interesting thankyou

[@GoGreenAutos]

Just checked my original bulbs and they are also Philips 65W.

[@basincut100]

@@GoGreenAutos mine are 60W, both Phillips and Osram.

[@jamiehiggs5389]

thanks for doing this can definatly tell the difference

[@davidpiper3652]

Hard to tell on the footage, but I'll take your word for it as you are very persuasive. As you say, it's worth the cost which is negligible in the big scheme.

[@mcdon2401]

Pretty much anything replacing those original bulbs will be better. In the owners manual, the part number for the bulb is (I believe) HB3 60W LL. They claim the LL is for Long Life (which it probably will be), but I think of it more like Low Light...its woeful. Amazing what a difference a few quid makes. And in the grand scheme of things, a new set of bulbs wouldn't even cost as much as a tank of fuel for an ICE. It's madness not to make a change.

[@rudyantowen3]

Whats type socket for High beam bulb ?

[@Sprenmay0]

I just bought an MG ZS recently and I'm looking at changing the headlights. I really like the change you made but I'm looking for more of a cool white, similar to the running lamps, would you have any recommendations?

[@GoGreenAutos]

Some go with LEDs, but I don't think its worth it as not technically legal (an MoT failure if they notice). My recommendation is to stick with halogen and these OSRAM Night Breaker Laser bulbs are excellent and always do well in the AutoExpress product tests.

[@automotivel3501]

Might get those bulbs for my wife's R56, it has candles as standard.

[@adrianharvey4746]

Hi , I have change to the bulbs you recommend, they are much brighter , however I have noticed that the passenger bulb shines off to to left, did you need to make any adjustment after fitting these bulbs thx for your help 😊

[@GoGreenAutos]

No I didn't. They do seem to be setup to light up the side of the road well.

[@adrianharvey4746]

@@GoGreenAutos , if I need infron of the drivers light nearer enough head on , I get blinded as expected, however if I do the same with passengers side, I need to move quite a bit to right (curb side) , to get the same result. Just wondered if this was correct, or does it need realignment?? Thx

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@adrianharvey4746 Hey? Not making much sense. If your new bulbs are fitted properly (i.e. flat and locked/twisted in place correctly) then you shouldn't need any headlight adjustment if the light assemblies themselves haven't been removed or the adjust screws played around with.

[@adrianharvey4746]

@@GoGreenAutos . Yeah I will recheck the bulb fitting, the lamps haven't been adj or bumped the car is only 6 month old , we had it from new. Thx for your help 👍

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@adrianharvey4746 I did find the new bulbs were so much better, the light pattern was completely different to what I was seeing before...but only what it should be as the previous bulbs were like candles.

[@dgurevich1]

Just installed these on my ZS 2 days ago. The difference is night and day (pun very much intended)

[@GoGreenAutos]

Yes, a job well worth doing. Sooo much safer.

[@davidrunnalls3039]

Hi Matt you posted a video of Zoe drain holes today but I don't think anyone can watch it as it says it's private!? Just thought you might like to know.

[@GoGreenAutos]

Yes by accident. It wasn't meant to be public yet as it wasn't finished. My mistake. While we're in lockdown I'm making more videos and stack them up for future release.

[@cityblue0202]

The new bulbs look sharper

[@greglewis8843]

Huge difference probably better in real life difficult to film you have to be there thanks

[@GoGreenAutos]

Yes exactly.

[@AndyC2_]

Can tell the new bulbs are a whiter light, and they do project a bit further - but, you still have that massive void of light to the front and offside I don’t have that on my Hyundai Either you have an issue on your car, or the MG in general has an issue Definitely a better result though

[@cityblue0202]

I am wanting to buy an mg ev and I have seen other reviewers saying the bulbs are not that good. I take it these are legal and not those bulbs that are to bright and dazzle other drivers.

[@GoGreenAutos]

Yes legal and don't dazzle.

[@johnm5417]

I'm surprised that there allowed to fit substandard bulbs in China, maybe it's not dark there! Thanks for another informative video, keep them coming.

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@johnm5417 Well the originals were Philips, but it was surprising how poor they were in comparison to the new ones.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I’m sure I saw a video saying that changing the type of headlight bulb maybe illegal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2a8qIiYrbB_otE go to 4:40

[@GoGreenAutos]

Correct. I saw that in these videos. If you have halogen bulbs, you must stick with halogen and not use HIDs or LEDs as that is now an instant MoT failure. These OSRAM bulbs are legal and for road use and completely fine to use.

[@David_Parr]

Another Great Video Matt👍 Another KZbinr ( KC talks EV ) who owns a MG EV recommends PIAA Hyper Arros H7 3900k kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5OQlINqrMtjeMU I have a 2017 Zoe 40 which also has projector headlights like your mg. have you tried the PIAA Hyper Arros 3900k ? Thanks David

[@GoGreenAutos]

Not tried the PIAA ones but, yes I did see that video and did look at them. But the OSRAM does well (best) in comparison tests and easier to source in the UK.

[@David_Parr]

@@GoGreenAutos Thanks Matt I will try the Osrams as at the moment I have some H7 LEDs fitted which are bit better then the standard bulb which came with the car but are not legal in the new 2021 Mot update. Thanks again David

[@GoGreenAutos]

@@David_Parr Except the MG ZS EV uses HB3 bulbs not H7 size.

[@David_Parr]

@@GoGreenAutos Thanks Matt I know 👍 : The H7 fitting on the Zoe are a Pain to fit as there is no clip and more of a Twist/ Turn. Thanks again 👍