MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV all-electric SUV is currently available for sale in India in two variants namely Excite and Exclusive. The vehicle was launched at a starting price of Rs 20.88 lakh (ex-showroom). The ZS EV is the company’s second model to go on sale in India after the Hector SUV. The ZS EV is being assembled locally at the company’s production facility in Halol, Gujarat. Initially, the MG ZS EV is available in five cities namely Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Bookings for the MG ZS EV started in India on 21st December and the company received over 2800 bookings before the bookings closed on 17th January 2020.
MG ZS EV Car Key Features
In-built air purifier
Full panoramic sunroof
Multiple connected features
Pros
- Decent range
- Feature loaded
- Offers value for its price
Cons
- Limited availability as of now
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MG ZS EV Exterior
In terms of its appearance, the MG ZS EV doesn’t look radically different compared to any other copact SUV that you see on Indian roads. With a typical crossover stance and electric badging, the grille of this SUV hides a charging socket. The MG ZS EV runs on 17-inch alloy wheels and upfront, you get LED DRLs and projector headlamps. Overall, its a very subtle design which is why many people in India might find the SUV quite likeable in terms of design.
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MG ZS EV Interior
MG ZS EV has a decent cabin with enough features. The vehicle has an inbuilt SIM card that makes sure that SUV is connected to the internet at all times, which is required for all connectivity features to make sense. The electric SUV gets an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The different driving modes can be toggled with the help of switches located above the rotary transmission knob.
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MG ZS EV Engine
The MG ZS EV gets a 44.5 kWh lithium ion battery pack that powers an electric motor with respective power and torque outputs of 141hp and 353Nm. The maximum range claimed by the company is 340 km on a single full charge. In terms of acceleration, the electric SUV can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.5 seconds. Moreover, you get three levels of regenerative braking and three driving modes.
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MG ZS EV Transmission
MG ZS EV gets three driving modes and as we have mentioned earlier, the vehicle also comes with three levels of regenerative braking. The MG ZS EV gets an automatic transmission and hence, no need of changing gears while on the go.
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MG ZS EV Braking and Safety
MG ZS EV electric SUV got a full 5 star rating at the Euro NCAP crash test. This explains a lot about the vehicle’s safety standards and thankfully, automakers that are launching their vehicles in India are serious and believe that the safety of the customers is paramount.
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MG ZS EV Mileage
As already mentioned, the MG ZS EV offers a range of up to 340 km on a single full charge. MG ZS EV comes with an onboard cable with the help of which, you can charge the battery at any 15amp socket. Moreover, owners can get a home charger installed as per their convenience while the company is also installing DC fast chargers at its selected dealerships across India.
