Man Claims MG ZS EV Abducted Him: Seeking Answers

author: FutureCar Staff    

A strange incident occurred in the UK over the weekend involving a man and his MG ZS EV. Brian Morrison, a 53-year-old from Glasgow, claimed that his car "kidnapped" him while he was driving home from work on a Sunday night. According to reports, the vehicle was stuck at a speed of 30 miles per hour and Morrison was unable to stop it due to mobility issues.

Morrison could still steer the car, but the brakes seemed to be malfunctioning as he heard grinding noises from the brake pads. In a state of panic, he called his wife and asked her to alert the vehicles in front of him, which seems like a strange request as it's unclear how she could have done that.

After contacting the emergency line, three police vehicles arrived at the scene. They instructed Morrison to throw the key fob out of the car and long press the power button to switch off the traction motor, but these attempts were unsuccessful. The police then resorted to crashing their van into the back of the EV, finally bringing it to a stop.

What happened next adds to the confusion. Morrison claimed that a police officer got into his car and did something to keep it still, but it's unclear what exactly was done. There is conflicting information in the report, as it is mentioned that the police couldn't move their van because the EV would continue moving if they did.

Three hours later, a roadside assistance vehicle arrived and ran a diagnostic check on the car, revealing multiple faults. MG Motor UK stated that their engineering team would fully inspect the vehicle and work towards resolving the issues quickly.

The user manual for the MG ZS EV states that in the event of brake failure, emergency braking can be initiated using the electronic parking brake. It's uncertain whether Morrison was aware of this function. It's possible that the car's electronics malfunctioned or the brakes failed, but user error cannot be ruled out either.

As of now, there is limited evidence to support the driver's claim of a "catastrophic malfunction" in the EV. The term "kidnapped" also seems exaggerated, considering that the police officer was able to bring the car under control immediately. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause of the incident. What do you think might have gone wrong in this case?

FutureCar Staff