2023 MG ZS EV price and specs
Key Points
- Affordable MG electric car priced from $43,990
- Up to 320km range from new larger LFP battery
- Two spec variants, both eligible for EV incentives
The MG ZS EV affordable electric SUV has received a major update, with an all-new upsized battery, fresh looks and new tech.
MG has now removed the national drive-away promotional pricing for the ZS EV, but remains Australia’s cheapest electric car.
Now starting from $43,990 to $47,990 before on-road costs, the MG ZS EV provides up to 320km of claimed WLTP driving range with a larger lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, 360-degree camera and mobile app connectivity.
It launched a major refresh last year with a previous drive-away offer of $44,990 to $48,990 amid new competition from the affordable BYD Atto 3.
Now, MG is no longer absorbing the extra on-road costs – meaning the true final purchase price will be subject to varying registration, stamp duty and 12-month compulsory third-party insurance fees by each state – and dealer delivery charges set by the franchise showroom.
The MG electric car is still eligible for most Australian electric car incentives, including the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for fleets and novated leases.
All models are capable of charging at up to 11kW AC and 80kW DC speeds, with exterior vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability via the front charging port. But, a separate V2L adapter accessory purchase is required from the dealer.
The facelifted small electric SUV also introduces towing capability for the first time, rated at up to 500kg on a braked and unbraked trailer.
The ZS EV directly competes with the BYD Atto 3 – which is still marginally more expensive like-for-like when comparing the Atto 3 Standard Range and ZS EV Essence – plus the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and pricier Tesla Model Y.
MG ZS EV Key Specs
MG ZS EV Price and Models
ZS EV Excite – $43,990 before on-road costs
ZS EV Excite estimated price after incentives:
ZS EV Excite 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 |
ZS EV Essence – $47,990 before on-road costs
ZS EV Essence estimated price after incentives:
ZS EV Essence 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 |
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 only needs servicing every 24 months/20,000km. It can be serviced at more than 80 MG dealer locations across Australia.
Learn more about the MG ZS EV
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🔍 2023 MG ZS EV Essence Review
Figures by Danny Thai
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