Upgrade MG ZS EV 2023 Reversing Light Bulbs
While many of the features of the 2023 MG ZS EV are an improvement on the previous model, the reversing lights are definitely not on that list. The standard reversing lights on our 2023 model are a shocker – there is virtually no rear vision at all when reversing at night.
To address this issue, we have replaced the reversing light bulbs on our 2023 MG ZS EV with Alopee LED bulbs ….. a huge improvement. (Note: we have no affiliate arrangement with Amazon.)
There may also be other suitable replacement bulbs available, but the Alopee bulbs shown here have LED chips around the perimeter of the bulb, which make use of the reflector in the vehicle’s rear tailgate light housing to project the bulb’s light output.
- Bulbs: Alopee LED T15 W16 W bulbs (CANBUS compliant)
- How-to video: MG ZS EV bulb replacement – Go Green Autos (Scroll through to 5:40 for relevant tailgate light housing section.)
Unfortunately, replacing the bulbs isn’t as simple as it could be – you have to remove a clip-in plastic cover, undo three 8mm nuts, unclip a wiring connector, then remove the whole light housing from the tailgate to access the bulb. Not too difficult, just fiddly. It takes about 15 mins for each bulb, and is explained in the DIY video above.
However, it is definitely worth the effort. We can now actually see behind the car when reversing at night.
Highly recommended.
(Note: Not required for 2020/2021 models – the reversing lights in these earlier models are OK.)