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About the MG ZS EV
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 MG ZS EV is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the MY22 generation, starting from $33,700 MLRP for the EXCITE and topping out at $42,500 for the LONG RANGE.
There are 5 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The ZS EV is built in China and is available with 0.0 Electric, equipped with a 1 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The ZS EV is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Appealing price point under $45k
- Enhanced range, refinement and interior design
- Seven-year warranty, plus MG will sort out your home charging
Cons
- Brake-energy recuperation could be stronger
- No telescopic steering wheel movement
- Base variant misses some driver-assist features
MG ZS EV Rating
Mitsubishi ASX
Entry-level
Audi RSQ3
Best in class
Overall rating
7.7
7.3
8.6
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2023 MG ZS EV Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| EXCITE | $35,400 | $35,400 |
| ESSENCE | $36,800 | $36,800 |
| LONG RANGE | $42,500 | $42,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 MG ZS EV Dimensions
1625mm
1809mm
4323mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2023 MG ZS EV Dimensions2023 MG ZS EV Boot Space
There’s 359L of boot space behind the second row, while under the boot floor there’s a tyre repair kit.
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2023 MG ZS EV Safety Rating
The outgoing MG ZS EV has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2019.
It received an adult occupant protection score of 90 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 84 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection score of 64 per cent, and a safety assist score of 71 per cent.
MG has told CarExpert it’s currently working with ANCAP to deliver an updated rating for the new model.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Six airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control with intelligent cruise assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Surround-view camera
The Essence adds:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
2023 MG ZS EV Fuel Economy
The 2023 MG ZS EV has a 50.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, with WLTP range of 320km.
Efficiency is a claimed 17.1kWh/100km on the WLTP cycle, while the ZS EV can be charged at up to 50kW on DC power with a 0-80 per cent time of 54 minutes.
It’ll take a claimed five hours to charge the ZS EV using an 11kW AC charger.
| MG ZS EV | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ESSENCE | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
| EXCITE | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
| LONG RANGE | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a MG ZS EV?
| Variant | Engine Type | Month | Kilometre |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXCITE | 0.0 Electric | 6 Months | 10,000km |
| ESSENCE | 0.0 Electric | 6 Months | 10,000km |
| EXCITE | 0.0 Electric | 24 Months | 40,000km |
| ESSENCE | 0.0 Electric | 24 Months | 40,000km |
| LONG RANGE | 0.0 Electric | 24 Months | 40,000km |
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.
How does the 2023 MG ZS EV drive?
Our expert take on MG ZS EV drivability.
Good road manners and sufficient real-world performance, plus the ability to make the most of rapid charging, confirms the ZS EV is a more usable electric car than ever.
The larger battery also opens the ZS up to a wider audience now that it can travel further per charge.
The 2023 MG ZS EV has a front-mounted electric motor with 130kW of power and 280Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.2 seconds.
It’s available only with front-wheel drive.
2023 MG ZS EV Colours
What colours are available for the MG ZS EV
The ZS EV is available in the following colours:
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Brighton Blue metallic
- Sloane Silver metallic
- Diamond Red metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $700.
2023 MG ZS EV Warranty
MG backs its cars with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. It also offers capped-price servicing under its Precise Price Servicing scheme.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 20,000km
MG ZS EV FAQs
The cheapest MG ZS EV is the EXCITE that starts from $33,700.
The most expensive MG ZS EV is the LONG RANGE that starts from $42,500.
The best towing capacity of a MG ZS EV is 500Kg offered by the following variants
- EXCITE
- ESSENCE
- LONG RANGE
The largest MG ZS EV is the ESSENCE which measures 1809mm wide, 4323mm in length and sits 1649mm tall.
The most powerful MG ZS EV is the ESSENCE which has 130kW of power from its 0.0 Electric engine.
The MG ZS EV is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG ZS EV is the LONG RANGE which weighs 2070 kg (kerb weight).
The MG ZS EV uses electric.