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Yes, a handy rocker switch near the gear selector. Steering wheel regen paddles would be great. I think some EVs have that.

Lots of differing information on the EV forums about the brake lights illuminating whilst using regen. Some say the lights illuminate; some say they don’t; some they they come on above a certain level of regen. I have also read that different countries have different legislation regarding the level/strength of deceleration the brake lights are required to activate at. Who knows? I’ve never bothered to check whether mine illuminate or not.

On the MGZS EV there are three levels of regen. The strongest level does not bring you to a complete stop, so no one pedal driving. Based on what I've read over the past 4 years on the UK ZS forum, my regen modus operandi is rather untypical. I toggle between the three settings, effectively using it like changing down in a manual transmission car. I don't even have to think about it; muscle memory. I love it; it works very well.

No, I don't need to do that in the MG. I think they are only activated on start up if you turn the car off with them switched on. If you have them switched off when you turn the car off, they are not activated when you start the car. I say "I think" as I have two EVs and I get confused between them. For the record, I hate the steering wheel pulling and beeps of lane keep assist (or whatever it's called). I only use it on long journeys if I feel there's any chance of me nodding off whilst driving. I reckon it would soon waken you up!

Based on many reviews I’ve read, by both journalists and owners, the MG4 seems to be an exceptional, much loved car. It’s also won several “car of the year” awards. I had a test drive in the MG4. Drives beautifully. It makes my MGZS EV (which is fantastic) look and feel like a Ford Model T. Okay, a touch of hyperbole there, but you know what I mean. With regard to the requirement to set drive mode and regen (and turn off the radio!) everytime you start the car: for me, it's a minor inconvenience. Muscle memory takes care of it.

I just Googled it. It's a 2019 model which has a lithium-ion battery.

I have no idea. And I've just realised it's lasted 4 years, which is longer than any battery I've ever had over the past 18 years in Thailand. I've just had a look at my MG app and the voltage of the battery is 13.0V. That's pretty healthy, I think.

Yeh, that makes more sense. It's very strange the display says km/kWh.

I don't understand what you mean. The only distance unit I can see is kms. Sorry, I deleted my calculation as I need to check it. I may have made a mistake.

My MG EV is four years old. The only warranty work: The small battery went flat about a week after I took delivery. They came to the house and swopped it for a new one.

Brilliant!

Any further confirmation of these prices? For some reason I suspect the above might be a fake ad. Hopefully I'm wrong!

Yes, lower than I expected too. Where did you find these prices?

Maybe I am misunderstanding you, but I get the impression you think the power of a BEV is dependent on the amount of power remaining in the battery. The only time a BEV does not have full power available is when it enters Turtle Mode. Turtle Mode is a feature which is designed to help you when your EV's battery is almost empty. Depending on the manufacturer, Turtle Mode will kick in once the battery's charge level is below 10% to 1%. Once it turns on, it will try its best to preserve the battery level by limiting the car’s speed and acceleration.

Yeh but if we focus we won't get to read the fascinating Chinese used the MG name, 1924, performance rides, Morris Garages and Sterling Moss posts.

Yes. Yes, this is something that interests me. The Seal, which I have ordered, has V2L. It looks like the EX30 doesn't have it. I wonder why.

I love the electric badges on the Taycan! (They're an optional extra).

Hmm… fair point. Interesting! Even so, the weight of the rocks, the efficiency of the truck, the gradient of the hill etc. would all be a factor.

This only makes sense if the vehicle only travels downhill. Otherwise, how does it get back up to the top of the hill? A Star Trek transporter? Note, Crossy, I realise that is an AI quote, not yours.

No problem when I test drove one. Brilliant to drive, by the way.

Smart money can also mean being of a certain age, having plenty of cash in the bank and enjoying your remaining years. Do I have to say it?: You can’t take it with you.

Yeh sure, but what about 1924, Morris Garages, performance rides, heritage, Union Jack flags on the boot and the British iconic MG name? Eh? Well? What have you got to say about that, young man?

BYD has announced, this afternoon, that the Seal will be launched on September 28. Looking forward to learning the Thai price and spec.

Yeh, all the reviews I've read and watched are very positive. About the only thing that keeps coming up is the over complicated tech - but that's a very common complaint with EVs; par for the course.

The dealership know precious little other than the Seal is definitely coming. Three models: 1. Standard Range. 61kWh battery, RWD. 2. Extended Range, 82.5kWh battery, RWD 3. Performance, 82.5kWh battery, AWD. This is the one I ordered. It has a lower range than the Extended Range model but Porsche Taycan 4S 0-100 time: 3.8 seconds. Funny fact: this model has a small 3.8s designation badge on the boot/trunk of the car. 1 and 2 above are only available in grey and white. 3 is only available in blue or white. I think I’ve got that right. The dealership don't know the prices yet; I even have my doubts about the delivery date. There has been no official announcement of the Thai launch. I’m guessing the price for my car will be somewhere between 1.5 and 2 million.