2023 MG ZS EV Essence review

The MG ZS EV Essence is the most expensive version of the cheapest electric vehicle on sale in Australia – is it the pick of the range?

At $44,990 drive-away, the 2023 MG ZS EV remains Australia's cheapest electric car despite some worthy upgrades.

The MG ZS EV doesn’t feel like Australia’s cheapest EV, rather it feels like a properly engineered car designed to tick all the boxes.

A raft of updates gives the electric ZS a new face and longer driving range, as well as a more refined cabin.

As a milestone in affordable electric vehicle ownership, the MG ZS EV just needs to be a good enough. It turns out it’s much better than that in the real-world experience.