New MG ZS EV 2022 450m Road Trip Part 2

[@eoinmccormack9002]

Excellent video. These are exactly the journey videos you need to truly educat yourself about driving an ev in low weather conditions and charging and trusting the GOM. Thank you. Future buyer!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Eoin, we don’t do things by halves, great motor that seems to revel in crazy weather - keep us posted on what you decide to get.

[@eoinmccormack9002]

@@PlanetautoUK I have my order in for the vehicle you drove here in Ireland. 1 question. Did you drive a lot in eco on the motorway?? As I was always believed eco was only for city driving? Normal for motorways and sports for off road?? Could you clarity? Thanks

[@PlanetautoUK]

I stayed in eco the whole time to see the max economy we could achieve, in a petrol motor I live in sport, this I just didn’t need to. Enjoy your new motor

[@shanewebb2891]

Thanks for the video guys, really cemented my decision on getting one! I do 80 miles a day so wanted a reliable car cheap to run. The cost of diesel is ridiculous so should be saving myself £110 a month.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You’re welcome, glad it gave you what you needed, enjoy your new motor, thank you Shane

[@bdeithrick]

80 miles a day can pick up a 21 used for 24-25.

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@bdeithrick that’ll become a bargain when these have been out a couple of months

[@DavidWilliams-nb5up]

It’s great to see how good the new ZS EV is, a winner I reckon. Brilliant to see you and Annabelle are almost as daft as Lynne and I… great fun .

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you David, that’s the best way to be, age is but a number 😆 yes it’s impressive across the board, stay daft.

[@Illuminatio]

Trying to choose between this and the Kona. I prefer the MG cockpit layout and like the sun roof, but was concerned about seat comfort. This video has put those concerns to rest; really useful and informative video, guys. Thank you.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That's an interesting one, as we have the Kona Hybrid on review tomorrow. Glad the video helped address your fears regarding the seat comfort - having spent so long in it that day, I can confirm that it is rather good! *A

[@bdeithrick]

Kona is horrible compared to this

[@ianjames3078]

@@bdeithrick how?

[@ianjames3078]

Maybe consider human rights of China vs South Korea if it’s anywhere near a close call?

[@dom1664]

@@ianjames3078 why even vote there

[@Litehamer]

I just had a MG ZS ev trophy long range ordered as a company car. I have been a touch disappointed as o discovered I could have had the markedly better 2024 Hyundai Kona. These videos has restored my faith that it’s not as bad as most reviews make out . I love your style of review and the way you bounce off each other

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Litehamer as you’ve seen we’ve done a fair bit of driving in these, and we’ve enjoyed a little more each time with the latest additions and the more we get to know the vehicle. It’s testament to how loved these are to the amount you see on the road, thank you for your kind words.

[@borgqueenx]

it has build in coasting on adaptive cruise control, but i dont think its regenerating during adaptive cruise control- only during one-pedal driving with kers. thanks for the video, quite useful.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’ve heard both, we’ll double check with MG to be sure.

[@r33gts]

Definitely no re-gen on acc, same as 1st gen. Mg5 does - how strange?☹️

[@borgqueenx]

@Wooly Chewbakker no regen with adaptive cruise control.

[@borgqueenx]

@Wooly Chewbakker what do you mean.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We were told by MG, all current model EV’s don’t use Regen when in ACC, hope this clarifies

[@potter2702]

Great video in terrible conditions, can't wait for the next one.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, we wanted challenging and we got it in spades, or should I say umbrellas ☔️, a few more reviewy type vids to come, ta muchly Phil

[@keithware5314]

Thanks for another great video, don't you just love our motorways :) Cold weather is definitely the enemy of an ev, I drove my MG5 LR up to Staffordshire northbound directly into Storm Arwen only 1or 2°c with sleet and rain and it really hammered my range. I expected a 20% loss of range but ended up 30% loss but it was exceptional circumstances. The good thing is that the gom adjusts accordingly so you do get a real world range displayed.

[@PlanetautoUK]

The 5 and the new ZS EV are good with real world figures for range now. It was nice to see this first hand... I bet your weather was worse than ours - and ours wasn't great. *A

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Dave, How does that work with air density as it will be less in colder temperatures?

[@jcflippen1552]

Thanks for this. Your video confirms that the New ZS EV is ideal for my needs.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you JC, happy to help

[@alansimpson835]

Looks like it dealt with a range of conditions well. Loved the Aberdeen reference too

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, it’s adapts well, as opposed to spinning you a yarn then the range plummeting, at points it was like being on that route, not quite as challenging as Aviemore or the Cairngorms, there’s an idea for a road trip, Thank you Alan

[@Agrajak]

Good to know my adopted walrus will fit in the boot when I get my car in March.

[@PlanetautoUK]

As long as it’s not too hefty, thank you Agrajak

[@jeffcartwright7270]

Thanks folks !. Did I pick up correctly on you quick points on the range correctly ?. 200 miles on a full charge ( I assume ) in the worst / horrible weather conditions, motorway driving and the HVAC running !. Wow ......... That has to be a TRUE test for both the car and the range !. That's what I call a true range test to the MAX !. Thanks all !.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, that in a nutshell, great fun and likely every weather condition conceivable, thank you Jeff,

[@jeffcartwright7270]

@@PlanetautoUK Your welcome !. Awaiting your final summary and assessment of the ZS EV face lift in the next video please. Huge and welcomed improvements on the original ZS EV.

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s got a lot for the money. Full review will be out as soon as we can finish it 👍 *A

[@r33gts]

@@jeffcartwright7270 However other aspects of new model not so good, lane keeping=rubbish, efficiency=less,ride=firmer, heating=poorer, max power only 85% once charge level falls below 70%, Android auto still very poor, radio has no presets and comes on every time you boot up(software updates needed), I've had one for the weekend, and concluded that I like my 1st gen better (apart from battery,led h/lights,and charging flap). Disappointed.☹️ps.the dealer was clueless about the v2l function!

[@jeffcartwright7270]

@@r33gts Thanks for posting your observations. I have experienced the ride quality and it is firmer, but some owners of the original version did say the ride was TOO soft ?. I am a loss to understand why the heating system would be poor ?. It will have the same heating capacity as the old model surely ?. But it has changed to dual climate control now. Are you not able to heat the cabin to the same level as the previous model then ?. Puzzled why the radio has no presets ?. What say you @Planetauto ??.

[@dutchypiang]

Love the video. Mine should be delivered in March. Does the auto pilot actually give any regen? I thought it only uses the physical breaks and not regenerative? Anyway great vid! Thank you!

[@PlanetautoUK]

The first gen did, this is supposed to use regen, ta Dutchy

[@dutchypiang]

Thanks for the quick reply. This is my first EV. Found your channel and picked up a lot of tips from your older videos. Cheers!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ta Dutchy for the kind words, EV’s are a bit of a transition, worth it though, great to hear we could help.

[@dutchypiang]

@@PlanetautoUK I was wondering if you know weather or not the UK version has got the new 11kw onboard charger like the EU or still the 6kw?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Good question, we’ll double check Dutchy

[@letsgolewis4621]

Love this! Just purchased the standard range. First EV for me. Finding it difficult with the rate of rage drop going up hills and accelerating on motorways! Big range anxiety here!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Lewis, they’re very good, it’s a learning curve with an EV, our first road trip in the first gen 3 years was a real opener, we’ve just driven the latest model last week in SE trim.

[@letsgolewis4621]

@@PlanetautoUK yes only had it a week and can see an improvement in the amount of miles I am using got a better idea of how to use the regeneration breaking.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Keep us posted on how you get on

[@martin096]

How have you been getting on. I should be ordering this very soon

[@gramamg100]

Enjoyed the video, my 44kw zs slowes down on bends when I’m in cruise, I thought I was just imagining it but it always seams to slow a little. Love the car test driving on Thursday. Depends on the deal offered.

[@PlanetautoUK]

I thought that, it’ll be interesting to hear your thoughts on Thursday as you’ll really pick up on changes like us, there are lots of deals- so we hear, thank you Graham

[@r33gts]

Correct they both do, however other aspects of new model not so good, lane keeping=rubbish, efficiency=less,ride=firmer, heating=poorer, max power only 85% once charge level falls below 70%, Android auto still very poor, radio has no presets and comes on every time you boot up, I've had one for the weekend, and concluded that I like my 1st gen better (apart from battery,led h/lights,and charging flap). Disappointed.☹️ps.the dealer was clueless about the v2l function!

[@georgeoreilly969]

Thanks for the great video looking forward to the more in-depth pieces coming up great road trip test

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thanks George it certainly got to experience British weather at its finest, we’re currently on with the next saga.

[@georgeoreilly969]

Mg Ireland got delivery of the first vehicles yesterday so hope to get test drive before Xmas

[@PlanetautoUK]

Oo exciting, enjoy George

[@mikekirkpatrick3878]

Hi Ben, how does the MG ZS EV compare to the HS PHEV comfort and driving wise? Keep the vids coming! Mike.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hi Mike. The seats are bigger and more luxurious in the HS, but the driving feels more planted in the ZS due to it’s weight and it’s slightly stiffer suspension wise, as people weren’t so keen on the softer one in the 1sr gen. Power delivery, well they are both different, with the ZS being faster off the mark. They both offer something different….

[@danielshanmugam6071]

Great video, keep up the good work! Love the GPS voice direction, how do you enable it? Cheers

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Daniel, Open Waze, go to My Waze , cog top corner then voice and sound - it’s at the top as a drop down ‘stay the course,

[@bdeithrick]

Lovely. Collects one end of dec21. Hope it’s a good runner. This winter the old one doing 2.2-2.6. Hunger on lecky it is. Was there a heat pump in this trophy ? Or just PTC

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is, yup lecky is going to be pricey - not as much as juice mind, we’ll double check, but we think not

[@jeffcartwright7270]

@@PlanetautoUK Sorry - No heat pump on the face lift model either !.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for confirming, Jeff

[@jonlvt]

Local dealer p’d me off today. Got quoted £346 /nth on Friday, now refusing to honour quote on pch now £20 more expensive / month in space of 1.5 days. Still tempted though.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s outrageous! I’m sure some of our other viewers would be able to help you find a better deal elsewhere. *A

[@jonlvt]

@@PlanetautoUK please do guy, send me some help :-)

[@PlanetautoUK]

Have a read through part ones comments 😊

[@shanewebb2891]

What deposit did they want?

[@jonlvt]

@@shanewebb2891 one month pch . So £346 originally

[@anoopj.p.1191]

Hello and greetings from the Cayman Islands, Great video and thank you! Could you please let me know your thoughts on the headlights and the music system performance. Best, Anoop

[@PlanetautoUK]

Glad you liked the road trip, Anoop! The lights are a vast improvement on the short range pre facelift, and the sound system is faster, more responsive and better quality. There are also some hidden features in the infotainment system. Definitely a big step up. *A

[@anoopj.p.1191]

Thank You and I appreciate your immediate response.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You’re very welcome Anoop

[@robertpotter2515]

In the last video when charging you had to use your phone to authenticate the charger to stop charging I'm looking at getting a zs long range but what worrys me is what if something happens to your phone eg gets broken to the point its un usable you loose it or it's stolen? Can you just physically unplug the charger without authenticating or will that do damage? 🤔

[@PlanetautoUK]

No worries Bob - you don’t need the app to charge and unplug. You can turn charging on and off through the infotainment screen as well as the charging unit itself (I.e. instavolt) if you are charging at home, unplugging the charger will automatically stop the charger and release the charging cable too, so tgeee is no worry about getting stuck. As soon as the power stops flowing you can disconnect. It takes a few seconds, but we have tested all ways repeatedly, and this is how it worked for us. *A

[@robertpotter2515]

@@PlanetautoUK ahh that's great thank you for clearing that up. 😊 great review of the car by the way. I'm driving a diesel mondeo at the minute and honestly I don't really drive that far so I don't need it also fuel prices are shocking rite now. That's why I'm looking into getting an ev. I was also looking at the hybrid Toyota corolla estate but I'm liking the look of the zs alot more.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You get a lot for money, that’s for sure! Let us know what you decide to go with, and I’m glad you liked the review. * A

[@mattsbeamer]

A very cool review and roadtrip guys. It certainly was a very trippy trip. It does worry me how electric cars will cope in Russia, especially when its -26 lol :)

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yikes that’s cold! They aren’t especially suited to really cold weather - yet! I’m sure it’s something they will look at though Glad you liked the review - we were rather tired by the end of it, lol! *A

[@adamjessup1948]

Great videos in relation to the ZS EV thank you. Do you happen to know if the regen works when the adaptive cruise control is enabled?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes it does, but it adapts depending on regen level. *A

[@adamjessup1948]

@@PlanetautoUK Great thank you. I am looking forward to mine arriving in the Spring!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Nice! What trim did you go for? *A

[@adamjessup1948]

@@PlanetautoUK Trophy in Silver. I decided against the Connect for the extra £500. I nearly ordered an Enyaq instead but saved myself £12,000 & 6 months less wait time!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Glad your happy, that’s the challenge with EV tech, it can get pricey.

[@ernieunflawless]

Have test driven the 5 & ZS this week and keep jumping between the two. Is it worth spending the extra for the ZS? My main reservations for the 5 are not being able to schedule charging, setting an 80% charge limit, lack of pilot and laggy software. Are my concerns justified?

[@PlanetautoUK]

They’re there, whether they’re a challenge to you, only you can say, the app and updated infotainment system really do improve the charging experience, both are impressive as you can see from our road trips, hope this helps somewhat.

[@ernieunflawless]

@Wooly Chewbakker we have opted for the zs too so just waiting on delivery 🚚 think we will be waiting a while.

[@darioworrell3968]

This video is pushing me to purchase one of these. i live in Barbados and because of fuel prices our electric bill and gas bills are getting out of hand. Had a sit down with the family and we are gonna get a quote to get a photovoltaic system installed to cut out our electric bill entirely, then build up the income brought in by said system to purchase an EV.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s an interesting idea, there’s many especially new builds with that system here. The cost of living is in crisis here too, hopefully it’ll ease soon - petrol is around double what it was in lock down. Keep us posted on how it goes, as for the vehicle is pretty unbeatable for the price, there are a few videos featuring the SUV, gen 1 and 1, thank you Dario

[@darioworrell3968]

@@PlanetautoUK I got to test drive the 2019 model when it first got here. It felt like i was driving a cloud. If not for having the ac on there was virtually no noise. We just got the long range one as well. They are going for $89999 Barbados dollars since the government gave Barbadians a tax ease on electric vehicles.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Glad that your government is still helping out with the cost of buying new EV’s, Dario. In this day and age, it all helps. That new long range is good too - has a slightly stiffer ride, which adds to the overall driving experience *A

[@whistling_jim]

I noticed what seemed to be a big reflection of the infotainment screen in the windscreen. Was it, and if so, did you find it distracting for night driving? Thanks.

[@PlanetautoUK]

No, it was fine, it’s likely our wide angle lens amplifying it, thank you David

[@whistling_jim]

@@PlanetautoUK Many thanks

[@PlanetautoUK]

You’re very welcome

[@lauram2456]

What was the full distance and the miles you used for this, please?

[@PlanetautoUK]

I will double check and come back to you *A

[@mikecopperwhite4101]

Hi really enjoyed these videos as just ordered an MG ZS, can you tell me how much it cost on each of your recharges you did on theses vids. Many thanks Mike

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Mike, we’ll see if we can find our breakdown.

[@iMacThere4iAm]

"We were somewhere around Sandbach Services, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold." I'm pretty sure that's how that movie went?

[@PlanetautoUK]

😆 always an adventure, when we start seeing dragons that’s when we call it a day

[@iMacThere4iAm]

@@PlanetautoUK that just sounds like a trip down the A483!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Now that’s Dragon country

[@tripemonger8916]

🎶The only way is Yam, baby!!🎶 😂😆🤣😆😂

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ha ha, you are sooo on our wavelength, always a pleasure Tripe

[@tooflesstesla]

Fun video! Taro for now!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Toofless 😊

[@robertworth5328]

great review, an EV that gives me the range (with a touch to spare) to get me t my parents without stopping... is the sat nav you used there (with he butch voice) in-built or is it from Apple CarPlay/Android Auto? also, infrastructure, thats the one thing that is putting me off... how reliable is the infrastructure, do you have an idiots guide to all the different charging companies?? could charge at a local pub (to parents) but would seem to cost ~£25 for a full charge (77kw @ 40p/kw)... is that about right?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thanks, Robert - glad you liked it! The navigation we use is Waze via the Apple CarPlay, it gives you real time traffic updates, speed camera and police warnings, and you can even have Master Chief as the announcer (great if you are a Halo fan) and is the butch voice you mentioned. In terms of infrastructure, it's getting better all the time. We use Zap-Map App, and it works really well for us, as it shows you real time info on the charger you are heading for. *A

[@robertworth5328]

@@PlanetautoUK thanks.... need things to settle a little at home then will suggest a test drive ;)

[@PlanetautoUK]

Let us know how you get on! *A

[@johnnorth9355]

£50 + for 400+ miles - that's expensive electricity ?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Not like eleccy is pricey or anything currently, like anything if we’re paying 220% more than in Jan, it has to reflect somewhere John and the bottom line is it’s considerably more cost effective than our C124 that would use £120 😆…win win, ta matey

[@vankhoanglam2164]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@Trevelyan1971]

£50.93 for a journey of 450 miles ? That's no cheaper than my ICE car (pre fule price rise).

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s considerably cheaper than any of ours, it’s easy to do it cheaper with planning and eco driving, I’d rather drive faster though.

[@pkfcool1]

Stop the war I want to charge my tank up. Its like sending the army to war with peashooters. EVs V ICE. 👎

[@PlanetautoUK]

Tanks etc will likely have plasma drives, dark matter (been playing Halo)- hybrid is maybe better for now, mind you likely takes a while to fill a tank with anything.

[@pkfcool1]

@@PlanetautoUK By the time a good supply of EV chargers (working) are in place. It'll be more " Beam me up Scotty"

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@pkfcool1 always remember as far as tech goes, the people in power are at least 20 years ahead, military etc