2023 MG ZS EV price and specs: Long Range introduced for BYD affordable electric SUV rival
Key Points
- Affordable MG electric car priced from $43,990
- Two battery sizes, up to 440km range
- All models eligible for EV incentives
UPDATE 10/3/23: MG ZS EV Long Range added to local line-up
The new MG ZS EV has gained a new top-spec Long Range battery variant in Australia, offering up to 440km of claimed WLTP driving range.
The Chinese-made electric car remains one of Australia’s most affordable electric cars starting from $43,990 to $55,990 before on-road costs, featuring a 360-degree camera, mobile app connectivity and a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The MG ZS EV is eligible for most Australian electric car incentives, including the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for fleets and novated leases.
The small electric SUV directly competes with the BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV, in addition to the GWM Ora, MG 4, Nissan Leaf, and more expensive Tesla Model Y.
MG ZS EV Key Specs
The MG electric car is offered in two battery sizes with similar front-wheel-driven motor power outputs:
- ZS EV Standard Range models (available in Excite or Essence trims) offer up to 320km of claimed WLTP driving range using a longer-lasting and cobalt-free 49kWh usable lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery.
- ZS EV Long Range (only sold in top-spec Essence grade) offers up to 440km WLTP range (120km more) using the more energy dense 68.3kWh usable nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry.
The Chinese-born EV is capable of charging at up to 11kW AC and 80kW DC speeds, with the latter upped to 94kW on the Long Range (according to EV Database).
All models are capable of exterior vehicle-to-load (V2L) via the front charging port. But, a separate V2L adapter accessory purchase is required from a MG dealer.
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MG ZS EV Price and Models
ZS EV Excite price: $43,990 before on-road costs
Excite Standard Range features:
| Exterior | 17-inch alloy wheels (215/55) |
| Auto high beam LED headlights (21-module) and daytime running lights | |
| LED tail lights (eight-module) with incandescent reverse and indicators | |
| Interior | Fabric seats with red contrast stitching |
| Leather trimmed steering wheel with red stitching and perforations | |
| Six-way manually adjustable driver seat | |
| Four-way manually adjustable front passenger seat | |
| Rotary drive selector | |
| Single-zone climate control with PM2.5 air filter | |
| Technology | 10.1-inch infotainment system with built-in navigation, wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto |
| 7-inch driver instrument display | |
| MG i-Smart remote mobile app connectivity (one-year included) | |
| Four-speaker audio system | |
| Proximity key with push button start | |
| Exterior V2L capability (accessory purchase required) | |
| USB-A and USB-C charging ports | |
| Safety assist | MG Pilot safety assistance suite |
| Front auto emergency braking | |
| Lane departure and lane centering assist | |
| Adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist | |
| Speed limit assist | |
| 360-degree view camera | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Battery | 50.3kWh usable LFP battery |
ZS EV Essence price: $47,990 before on-road costs
Essence Standard Range adds:
| Exterior | Roof rails |
| Electrically folding, heated wing mirrors | |
| Rain sensing wipers | |
| Interior | Faux leather seats with carbon fibre inserts and red stitching |
| Six-way power adjustable driver's seat | |
| Panoramic sunroof with sunshade | |
| Overhead sunglass box | |
| Front seat back map pockets | |
| Technology | Qi wireless phone charging pad |
| Six-speaker sound system with 3D sound effect | |
| Safety assist | Blind-spot monitoring |
| Rear cross-traffic alert |
ZS EV Long Range price: $55,990 before on-road costs
Essence Long Range adds:
| Battery | 68.3kWh usable NMC battery |
| Interior | Rear tinted privacy windows |
MG ZS EV options
- Standard paint – no cost: York White; Pebble Black
- Metallic paint – $700: Brighton Blue; Diamond Red; Sloane Silver
- V2L connector adapter – $TBD by MG dealer
MG ZS EV Warranty and Servicing
The MG ZS EV is covered by a seven-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, battery warranty, roadside assistance, and capped price servicing scheme.
For commercial buyers, the warranty is limited to seven-years/160,000km (whichever comes first).
The Chinese automaker emphasises there are no hidden warranty exclusions, unlike the BYD Atto 3, though the ZS EV’s 12-volt auxiliary battery is backed by a two-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The MG electric car needs servicing every 24 months/40,000km, with more than 80 MG dealer locations available across Australia.
MG ZS EV servicing schedule and costs:
| Servicing interval (time/distance) | Service cost |
| 24 months/40,000km | $291 |
| 48 months/80,000km | $757 |
| 72 months/120,000km | $291 |
| 96 months/160,000km | $757 |
| 120 months/200,000km | $291 |
How does the MG ZS EV compare to other EVs?
Standard Range
The MG ZS EV Standard Range is available in both Essence and Excite variants. It the cheapest out of the trio, but is mid-pack for claimed WLTP driving range, boot space, and performance.
Long Range
The MG ZS EV Long Range is sold in a single top-spec Essence grade only and priced higher than the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range. It features the largest battery out of the bunch and a claimed WLTP driving range in line with the BYD electric car and Kia Niro EV.
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