Hi, I have the MG5 and the regeneration is so great they are recalling them to have the brake light come in kers3😃

 

I’m newish with a ZS EV. I’ve not sampled real one peddle driving but on Kers3 I get virtually what it most likely feels like. Just a slight squeeze on the brakes to stop completely in auto brake.

 

Test driving a Trophy this week, will report back

 

Will it be a Trophy or the top of range Trophy I.connect model ?.
If it's a Trophy, can you see if you can command the sun roof open / closed from the voice control button on the steering wheel please.
Thanks !.

 

I never use the KERS switch. I permanently leave it in setting 3 (highest).
By careful use of the throttle pedal you can vary the degree of KERS without resorting to the KERS switch.

 

I never use the KERS switch. I permanently leave it in setting 3 (highest).
By careful use of the throttle pedal you can vary the degree of KERS without resorting to the KERS switch.

I thought it reverted to kers2 when turned off?
Just asking as you say you never use the switch.

My mg5 always tests to kers2, on the way to work that's fine but on the way back in traffic i change it to 3.

 

I have the current ZS EV.
Kers level 1 is pretty much just free wheeling. The amount of braking is minimal.
Level 3 applies a really good level of braking so you can ‘one pedal’ drive with this to a degree, but it eases off below about 10mph so won’t bring you to a complete stop.
The car defaults to 3 every time you start up.

 

Its a connect , I will test and report

 

Im pretty sure I've seen a youtube film proving exactly that, but I cant remember which one sorry.

 

Thophy has voice control commands just need to connect phone that's what dealer told me on test drive Saturday.

 

He is right and wrong 😑!.
The voice control WILL work to make commands to the car, but depending on which model you have, will depend on what number of functions it can command.
The SE and the Trophy will accept voice commands to your phone to make calls.
BUT - If you wish to voice command the sun roof or the climate control etc.
Then you need the full spec Trophy IConnect model with the added £500 costs.

 

I'm pretty sure that you can't use voice commands to open the sunroof in the SE

 

Thanks @WalkingBootWeather -
But I don't think I said that ???.
SE model is not equipped with the sun roof.
But even so, the SE model still has a limited function voice control button ( as I said in the post above ) but it will only perform basic tasks.
E.G - Like to call a number from the stored list in your mobile phone on request.
You have to choose the Trophy level of trim to get the full sun roof regardless ?.
With this model, you will only have the same limited functions PHONE request functions like the SE.
So, to be clear.
Standard Trophy model ( sun roof included ) does NOT come equipped with the facility to command the sun roof open / closed or control over the climate / Sat Nav instructions from the command button on the steering wheel.
It is my understanding that the car is not carrying the hard ware from the factory to provide this facility.
It is NOT just a software improvement that can be added at a latter date.
You have to order the FULL spec Trophy I.Connect model ( £500 option ) IF you want to have FULL voice command control from the button on the steering wheel !.
This WILL respond to voice requests to open / close sun roof / increase or decrease the temp from the climate control etc etc.
If you want this facility, you have to get the Trophy I.Connect.
The I.Connect feature offers a lot more other features as well of course.
You have to make a judgement on if these extra features are important to you, in order to justify the extra £500 price tag.
Hope this clears up any misunderstanding !.

 

Sorry @Carty I was being facetious. The main reason why you can't use voice commands to open the sunroof in the SE is that there is no sunroof fitted in the SE. I don't actually know what can be controlled by voice in respective models.

 

It’s in my above post !.

 

Tried all regen modes on my test drive and level 3 default on start up is strongest when coming from over 40mph almost stops but seems to not have same effect from lower speeds. A little more regen than gen 1 leaf I have used to creep so not a big deal one pedal would be nice but hey-ho.

 

But to say that the Regen strength, will also depend on the SOC of the HV pack and the ambient temperature.

 

I had a test drive of a new ZS this week. The regen worked as expected, but am I right in thinking the brake pedal is friction brakes only and doesn't control regen? If I put KERS onto setting 1 or 2, pressing the brake didn't have any effect upon the amount of regen (I was watching the power display). Interesting, pressing the brake in KERS 3 did seem to increase the regen slightly.
Not a big deal as I think I'd just drive it in KERS 3 all the time, but seemed slightly odd.

 

Nope, Pressing brake pedal increases regen up to a point much like most other EVs. If the battery is mostly full then you'll waste energy with the friction brakes but the ZS puts a decent amount of regen into the pack compared to some other EVs. And in sudden or firmer braking then it'll use friction.

 

With a warm, not full battery my ZS in KERS 3 will hit about 400V*100A if you lift off at motorway speeds, so about 40kW of regen. If you then press the brakes it will reach ~130A, maxing at about 52kW regen.