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MG ZS EV

New from

$39,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Good

Safety Rating

Warranty

10 year, 250,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the MG ZS EV

Last updated Aug 25, 2025

The new MG ZS EV is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Excite variant and topping out at $46,990 for the Long Range.

There are 3 variants of the ZS EV available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2024.

The MG ZS EV is only available with an electric motor that produces 130kW and 280Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2025 ZS EV is offered with a 10 year, 250,000 km warranty.

CarExpert Rating

Good

Read the 2023 MG ZS EV Long Range review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

72.26 - 84.08 kW/t

59.22 kW/t

167.97 kW/t

Boot Space

359 litres

85 litres

626 litres

Price

$39,990 - $46,990

$21,490

$86,800

Warranty (Years)

10 years

2 years

15 years

Warranty (Distance)

250,000 km - Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 - 3 years

New this year

10 years

Service Interval

24 months

12 months

24 months

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

51 - 72.6 kWh

0.8 kWh

81.4 kWh

AC Charging (max kW)

11 kW

3.6 kW

22 kW

DC Fast Charging (max kW)

92 kW

18 kW

350 kW

Vehicle Range (EV)

320 - 440 km

1 km

604 km

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Good

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Good

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Very Good

2023 MG ZS EV review

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Very Good

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Very Good

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2025 MG ZS EV Price

Excite

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD	$39,990

Essence

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD	$41,990

Long Range

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD	$46,990

*excl. on-roads

All MG ZS EV Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$39,990	$46,990
2024	$38,990	$51,990
2023	$40,990	$55,990
2022	$41,990	$47,990
2021	$40,990	$41,990

*excl. on-roads

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2025 MG ZS EV Specs

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Excite

Air conditioning
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Airbags
- Number Of: 6
Anti collision system
- Activates Brake Lights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
- Visual/acoustic Warning
Audio system
- Digital Radio
- Radio: Fm
- Touch Screen
Autonomous drive
- Active Lane Control
- Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Traffic Sign Response
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Type: Flexible
Charging connector
- Charging Socket Dc 1
- Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Front
Charging information
- Amps (a): 10
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 5.09
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.53
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.53
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 15.23
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.97
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 7.61
- Duration (hours): 0.54
- Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
- Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
- State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
- Voltage (v): 220
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Usb Connection Front
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
- Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
Display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Fixed
- Screen Size (in): 10.10
- Touch Screen
Distance & object sensing technology
- Millimetre-wave Sensor
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Painted
- Heated
- Indicator Lights
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Driver modes
- Includes Engine Mapping
Electric Power source
- Actively Heated/cooled Battery
- Battery Supplier: Other
- Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
- High Power Charger
- Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 51.00
- Onboard Charger (kw): 11.0
- Range (km): 320.00
- Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.30
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric motor
- Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 280
- Motor Location: Front
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 176.8
- Power Output Motor Kw: 130.0
Electrical system
- Voltage (v): 12
Energy recuperation
- Single-pedal Driving
Front seat
- Height Type: Manual
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
- Reach Type: Manual
- Reclining Type: Manual
- Type: Bucket
Head rests
- Number: 3
Headlight control
- Auto Highbeam
- Dusk Sensor
- Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Lane departure warning
- Activates Steering
Low tyre pressure indicator
- Displays Pressure
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
- On Dash: Alloy Look
- On Doors: Alloy Look
- On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Mobile Integration
- Android Auto
- Apple Carplay
Navigational systems
- Controls: Touch Screen
- Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Screen Size (in): 10.10
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Parking assistance
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Camera
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 177
- Combined (wh/mile): 285
- Combined (kwh/100km): 17.7
- Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
- Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
- Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
Power locks
- Operation: Card Key
Power steering
- Active Rack
- Vehicle Speed Proportional
Rear door
- Type: Lifting Gate
Rear seats
- Folding: 40/60
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench
Rear window
- Type: Fixed
- Wipers: Constant
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Smart card / smart key
- Includes Keyless Entry
- Includes Keyless Start
Speakers
- Brand Name: Other
- Number Of: 4
Steering wheel
- Height Adjustment
- Multi-function
- Type: Leather Covered
USB charging port
- Number: 2
V2L charging
- Number Of Outlets: 1
Ventilation system
- Electric Heater
- Touch Screen Controls
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty battery - total
- Distance (km): 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty battery OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty battery
- Distance (km): 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty electric system - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty electric systems - total
- Distance (km): 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty electric systems
- Distance (km): 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty powertrain - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty powertrain - OEM
- Distance (km): 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty roadside assistance
- Distance: 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
- Distance (km): 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: 250,000 Km
- Duration (months): 120
Wifi network
- Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Variable

Essence

Adds to Excite:

Blind spot monitor
- Active Without Turn Signal
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Heated
- Height Type: Electric
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Reach Type: Electric
- Reclining Type: Electric
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
- Type: Sensor
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Leather
Speakers
- Number Of: 6
Sunroof
- Operation: Electric
- Type: Glass
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

Removes from Excite:

Front seat
- Height Type: Manual
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
- Reach Type: Manual
- Reclining Type: Manual
Headlight control
- Height Adjustment: Manual
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Speakers
- Number Of: 4
Warranty battery OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty electric system - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty powertrain - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Variable

Long Range

Adds to Essence:

Charging information
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 7.25
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.75
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.75
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 21.68
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 1.38
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 10.84
Electric Power source
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 72.60
- Range (km): 440.00
Headlight control
- Height Adjustment: Manual
Warranty battery OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty electric system - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty powertrain - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM extension
- Duration (months): 36

Removes from Essence:

Charging information
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 5.09
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.53
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.53
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 15.23
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.97
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 7.61
Electric Power source
- Battery Supplier: Other
- Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 51.00
- Range (km): 320.00
- Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.30

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2025 MG ZS EV Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	500Kg	500Kg
2024	500Kg	500Kg
2023	500Kg	500Kg
2022	500Kg	500Kg

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2025 MG ZS EV Fuel Economy

MG ZS EV	Fuel Type	Combined
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD	Electric	-

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a MG ZS EV?

You should service your ZS EV at your authorised MG dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the ZS EV's warranty.

2025 MG ZS EV Warranty

What is the warranty on a MG ZS EV?

The MG ZS EV offers a 10 year 250,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.