2023 MG ZS EV price and specs: Now most affordable electric SUV following price reductions
Key Points
- MG electric SUV priced from $40,990
- Up to 440km range, two battery sizes
- Directly rivals BYD Atto 3 electric SUV
The MG ZS EV is now most affordable electric SUV in Australia following price reductions across the line-up by $3,000 to $6,000
The Chinese-made electric car is now Australia’s most affordable electric SUV, starting from $40,990 to $49,990 before on-road costs, with between 320km to 440km claimed WLTP driving range. Revised pricing is as follows:
| Old Price | New price | Change | |
| Excite | $43,990 | $40,990 | -$3,000 |
| Essence | $47,990 | $43,990 | -$4,000 |
| Long Range | $55,990 | $49,990 | -$6,000 |
UPDATE 6/11/23: Prices for the MG ZS EV Excite, Essence and Long Range reduced
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, in addition to the BYD Dolphin, MG 4 and GWM Ora hatches, and more expensive Tesla Model Y.
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MG ZS EV Key Specs: Range, Charging and Size
The MG electric SUV is offered in two battery sizes with similar electric motor outputs and a front-wheel drive powertrain.
The ZS EV Essence offers up to 320km of claimed WLTP driving range using a longer-lasting and cobalt-free 49kWh usable lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery.
Meanwhile, the ZS EV Long Range offers up to 440km WLTP range (120km more) using the more energy dense 68.3kWh usable nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode.
The Chinese-made EV is capable of charging at up to 11kW AC and 80kW DC speeds on all models, with 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
The MG ZS EV is offered in two trims and two battery pack sizes.
ZS EV Excite price: $40,990 before on-road costs
The base MG ZS EV Excite variant now starts from $40,990 before on-road costs and incentives,
ZS EV Essence price: $43,990 before on-road costs
The MG ZS EV Essence variance starts from $43,990 before on-road costs and incentives. Since it is a high-spec model, it comes with all features as standard, such as a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, mobile app connectivity, a panoramic sunroof, and the full suite of active safety assistance systems.
Essence adds:
| Battery | 50.3kWh usable LFP battery |
| 17-inch alloy wheels (215/55) | |
| LED headlights (21-module) | |
| LED tail lights (eight-module) with incandescent reverse and indicator bulbs | |
| Roof rails | |
| Electrically folding, heated wing mirrors | |
| Interior | Automatic wipers |
| Synthetic leather seats with carbon fibre inserts and red stitching | |
| Leather steering wheel with red stitching and perforations | |
| Six-way electrically adjustable driver's seat | |
| One-stage heated front seats | |
| Single-zone climate control with PM2.5 air filter | |
| Overhead sunglass box | |
| Front seatback pockets | |
| Technology | 10.1-inch touchscreen with built-in maps, wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto |
| 7.0-inch driver instrument display | |
| MG i-Smart mobile app connectivity (one-year included) | |
| Six-speaker audio with 3D effect | |
| USB-A and USB-C charging ports | |
| Proximity key with push button start | |
| Exterior V2L capability (accessory purchase required) | |
| Safety assist | Front auto emergency braking |
| Lane departure and lane-keep assist | |
| Adaptive cruise control with lane centring assist | |
| Blind-spot monitoring | |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | |
| Road sign recognition with speed limit assist | |
| Auto high beam headlights | |
| 360-degree camera system | |
| Rear parking sensors |
ZS EV Long Range price: $49,990 before on-road costs
Additionally, for $8000 more compared to the Essence, the Long Range gains the larger NMC-type battery pack, with the only feature gain being rear tinted windows.
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 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 Excite is the cheapest out of the BYD Atto 3, outgoing Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV, but is mid-pack for claimed WLTP driving range, boot space, and performance.
Long Range
The MG ZS EV Long Range has a higher price 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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