- No longer on sale
- FBT exempt
- Under LCT threshold
- 2 variants
- Small SUV
MG ZS EV
Price, range and specs in Australia
From$43,990to $49,990 RRP before on-road costs
The MG ZS EV is an electric small SUV that was sold in Australia from 2020 to 2025. Two variants were offered: Standard Range and Long Range. Prices ran from $43,990 to $49,990 before on-road costs. WLTP range ran from 320 km on the Standard Range to 440 km on the Long Range, from batteries of 51.1 to 72.6 kWh.
MG ZS EV variants and prices
RRP before on-road costs. Choose a variant for its full specs.
Compare the ZS EV variants
Headline figures side by side. The best figure in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | Standard Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $43,990 | $49,990 |
| Range (WLTP) | 320 km | 440 km |
| Real-world range, combined* | 301 km | 413 km |
| Real-world range, highway* | 250 km | 343 km |
| Battery (total, usable) | 51.1 kWh (49) | 72.6 kWh (68.3) |
| DC fast charge · 10–80% | 75 kW · 36 min | 94 kW · 37 min |
| AC charging (max) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Power | 130 kW | 115 kW |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot (seats up) | 359 L | 359 L |
| Towing (braked) | 500 kg | 500 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,610 kg | 1,620 kg |
*Zecar estimate from WLTP and body shape, at a 70 km/h (combined) or 110 km/h (highway) average.
Long Range vs Standard Range
Costs $6,000 more and adds 120 km of WLTP range, but has 15 kW less power. 0.3 s slower to 100 km/h.
MG ZS EV range and running costs
WLTP is the official test. Real-world is Zecar's combined estimate at a 70 km/h average.
| Variant | Per 100 km | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | $5.38 | $16 |
| Long Range | $5.45 | $23 |
Charging at home at 33c/kWh, on the real-world combined estimate.
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Every variant takes 11 kW AC at home.
| Variant | Home AC (max) | Home 0–100% | DC fast (max) | DC 10–80% | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | 11 kW | 5 hrs | 75 kW | 36 min | Charging guide → |
| Long Range | 11 kW | 8 hrs | 94 kW | 37 min | Charging guide → |
ZS EV size, boot space and towing
Every variant shares the same body.
| Spec | Standard Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length × width × height | 4,323 × 1,809 × 1,649 mm | 4,323 × 1,809 × 1,649 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Ground clearance | 161 mm | |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 11.2 m |
| Boot (seats up / folded) | 359 L / 1,187 L | 359 L / 1,187 L |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 500 / 500 kg | 500 / 500 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,610 kg | 1,620 kg |
| Warranty (car / battery) | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, unlimited km | 7 yrs, unlimited km / 7 yrs, unlimited km |
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How the Standard Range ranks
Range (WLTP)
9th of 9
320 km
Price
7th of 9
$43,990
Power
6th of 9
130 kW
Boot space
8th of 9
359 L
DC charging
9th of 9
75 kW
ZS EV generations in Australia
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2023 to current: Generation 2
2022 to current: First generation
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MG ZS EV FAQs
The MG ZS EV was priced from $43,990 for the Standard Range to $49,990 for the Long Range before on-road costs.
320 to 440 km on the WLTP test, or an estimated 301 to 413 km in mixed real-world driving.
Two variants were offered: Standard Range ($43,990) and Long Range ($49,990).
The Long Range costs $6,000 more and adds 120 km of WLTP range, but has 15 kW less power. 0.3 s slower to 100 km/h.
About 5 to 8 hours from empty to full on a home wallbox, or 36 to 37 minutes from 10 to 80% on a DC fast charger, depending on the variant.
Yes. All two variants are priced under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so every one qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease.
The boot holds 359 litres with the rear seats up and it can tow up to 500 kg braked.
5 seats.
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