Head-to-head
MG 4 vs MG ZS EV
The MG 4 starts $3,000 (9%) below the MG ZS EV. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · Hatch
MG 4
Rear-wheel-drive small hatch from China's SAIC that consistently undercuts every European rival. The 10-year/250,000 km warranty is unmatched in the segment.
- From
- $30,990
- Range
- 350 km
- Battery
- 51 kWh
Option B · SUV
MG ZS EV
Once the cheapest EV in Australia, the ZS EV remains a competitive small SUV option with the same 10-year warranty backing as the MG4 hatch.
- From
- $33,990
- Range
- 320 km
- Battery
- 51 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the MG 4 and MG ZS EV, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage MG 4
The MG 4 goes 30 km further on a charge (350 vs 320 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage MG 4
The MG 4 accepts 41 kW more DC peak charging (117 vs 76 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Price · advantage MG 4
The MG 4 undercuts the MG ZS EV by $3,000 (9%) on starting price.
- 4
Efficiency · advantage MG 4
The MG 4 is 1.0 kWh/100 km more efficient (16 vs 17), translating to cheaper running costs.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the MG 4 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $3,000
- ▸ 30 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.7s vs 8.2s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (117 kW vs 76 kW)
Where the MG ZS EV wins
Trails the MG 4 on the core specs we measure.
MG 4
What we like
- ✓ 10-year vehicle warranty is class-leading
- ✓ Rear-wheel drive gives it real chassis balance
- ✓ Excellent value at sub-$31,000
What we don't
- ✕ Base 51 kWh battery range trails Dolphin
- ✕ Cabin materials are clearly cost-engineered
- ✕ Software lags behind competitors
MG ZS EV
What we like
- ✓ Affordable SUV form factor
- ✓ Long 10-year warranty
- ✓ Spacious for its class
What we don't
- ✕ Slower DC charging than newer rivals
- ✕ Older-feeling cabin design
- ✕ Real-world range often under 250 km
Frequently asked: MG 4 vs MG ZS EV
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the MG 4 or the MG ZS EV?
- The MG 4 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $30,990 versus $33,990 for the MG ZS EV, a $3,000 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The MG 4 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 350 km, 30 km further than the MG ZS EV's 320 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The MG 4 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 117 kW versus 76 kW for the MG ZS EV. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The MG 4 does 0–100 km/h in 7.7 seconds — 0.5 s quicker than the MG ZS EV's 8.2 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the MG 4 better value than the MG ZS EV?
- On paper the MG 4 is $3,000 cheaper AND beats the MG ZS EV on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
MG 4
if…
- ✓ you want to save $3,000 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: first-car buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.