MG ZS EV Allegedly Abducts British Man

author: FutureCar Staff    

A strange incident occurred in the UK over the weekend, involving a man named Brian Morrison and his MG ZS EV. Morrison claimed that his car "kidnapped" him while he was driving home from work on a Sunday night.

According to the BBC, the vehicle was stuck at a speed of 30 miles per hour, and Morrison had mobility issues that prevented him from getting out of the car. He could steer the vehicle, but was unable to bring it to a stop. He also heard grinding noises coming from the brakes, suggesting that they were not functioning properly.

Instead of immediately calling the police, Morrison first called his wife in a panic and asked her to alert the vehicles in front of him. This request seems illogical and inexplicable, as it is unclear how his wife would be able to inform other drivers on the road.

After finally calling the emergency line, three police vehicles arrived at the scene. The police instructed Morrison to throw the key fob out of the car and long press the power button in an attempt to turn off the traction motor, but these actions did not have the desired effect.

Most modern cars are equipped with power immobilization systems, which the police were likely trying to utilize. These systems work by programming the smart keys into the car's security system, allowing them to only function within a certain range.

When their attempts to stop the car failed, the police decided to have the EV crash into the back of their van, which finally brought it to a halt. However, the story takes another strange turn when Morrison mentions that a police officer jumped into his car and did something to keep it still. The details of what exactly the officer did remain unclear.

Additionally, there is conflicting information in the report. After stating that the police were able to keep the ZS EV stationary, Morrison also claims that the police were unable to move their van because doing so would cause the ZS EV to continue moving.

Three hours later, a roadside assistance vehicle arrived and ran a diagnostic check on the car, revealing multiple faults. MG Motor UK has stated that they will fully inspect the vehicle and work to resolve the issues quickly.

The user manual for the ZS EV states that in the event of brake failure, the electronic parking brake can be used for emergency braking. It is unclear if Morrison was aware of this function. If the electronic parking brake fails to activate, the vehicle is designed to enable the parking function of the electric drive transmission.

With limited information available, it is necessary to wait for the results of the investigation to determine exactly what went wrong. At this stage, there is not enough evidence to support the claim of a "catastrophic malfunction" as described by Morrison. The claim of being "kidnapped" also seems exaggerated, considering that a police officer was able to bring the car under control immediately.

What do you think could have gone wrong in this case? Share your thoughts in the comments.

FutureCar Staff