MG ZS HEV (EV variant): The MG ZS HEV is expected to have the same engine as the MG3. The MG3 engine is a petrol mill supported by an electric motor.
The electric motor gets power from a 1.83 kWh battery pack, which can help run the car in all-electric mode for short drives.
MG ZS HEV (EV Variant)
The MG ZS EV is spacious, well-equipped, and very well priced. It’s better to opt for the entry-level SE as it offers a mix of low price, range, and equipment, but if you have a lot of long journeys to make, consider the Long Range SE.
- More practical than similarly priced electric cars.
- The long-range version has impressive range.
- Cheaper than rival electric SUVs.
- Average to drive.
- Not the quietest cruiser.
- Many electric cars can charge quickly.
Feature & Tech
You can’t call the ZS EV ‘fun’ in many other respects. Its battery pack adds a lot of weight compared to the petrol MG ZS, so it’s no surprise that the EV doesn’t feel as light on its feet.
To be fair, none of the ZS EV’s rivals are exactly enjoyable to drive – the Niro EV and e-2008 are more agile and nimble, but still far from sporty.
Strangely, despite being an electric SUV and having no engine noise, the ZS EV is not at all quiet on the move, as there is a lot of wind and road noise at speeds of up to 70 mph. It’s never overly intrusive, but the Niro EV is noticeably quieter when you’re driving.
Design & Style
The interior quality of the MG ZS EV isn’t too bad considering its budget price. You get soft-touch plastics on the dashboard, solid-feeling buttons, and great fit and finish.
However, the Kia Niro EV feels a little more expensive.
Every ZS EV comes with a 10.1-inch touch screen infotainment system as standard, which includes DAB radio and Bluetooth. You also get Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Smartphone mirroring.
The system reacts quickly to your gestures, and the graphics on the screen are quite sharp. Still, the operating system isn’t the most intuitive – the Hyundai Kona Electric and Niro EV have more user-friendly infotainment systems.
You get a height-adjustable driver seat (electrically operated on the Trophy trim), though some might still struggle to find the perfect driving position due to the slightly unusual angle of the steering wheel.
The ZS EV’s driving position is still better than the Peugeot e-2008, but the Kia Soul EV and Niro EV offer even more comfortable seating.
Seeing out the front is easy enough, thanks in part to the elevated driving position, but the view out the back is hampered by thick pillars.
Fortunately, rear parking sensors and a 360-degree parking camera are standard across the range. Meanwhile, good visibility at night comes thanks to the standard-fit automatic LED headlights, which are quite good considering the price of the ZS EV.
Engine & Performance
One area where the MG ZS EV is indeed better than the petrol-powered ZS is performance.
You see, while the ZS feels sluggish, the ZS EV can officially accelerate from 0-60 mph in just over eight seconds, no matter which variant you drive.
That’s quite respectable, and you’ll never wish you had a bit more speed, even on fast A-roads.
True, the Kia Niro EV is quicker, taking 7.8 seconds to do the same sprint, but we doubt most buyers will notice the difference.
When you’re not cruising along at 60 mph, the ZS EV’s entry-level 49kWh battery can officially deliver 198 miles on two charges, while the Long Range 68.3kWh battery boosts the range to 273 miles.
For some context, the entry-level Niro EV and Peugeot e-2008 can officially cover 285 miles and 250 miles, respectively.
Price and Variants
MG will increase the prices of its cars from July 2025. The price increase of up to 1.5 percent will be applicable to select models.
The price of the MG ZS EV has been cut drastically by up to Rs 6.14 lakh. India has increased the prices of the ZS EV by up to Rs 89,000. This increase will be effective immediately and will be applicable to select variants.