Head-to-head
MG ZS EV vs MG MGS5 EV
The MG ZS EV starts $6,500 (16%) below the MG MGS5 EV. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · 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
Option B · SUV
MG MGS5 EV
MG's replacement for the older ZS EV — a small SUV with 64 kWh battery, 420 km WLTP range and 110 kW DC charging. The MGS5 lifts MG's small SUV game considerably.
- From
- $40,490
- Range
- 420 km
- Battery
- 64 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the MG ZS EV and MG MGS5 EV, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage MG MGS5 EV
The MG MGS5 EV goes 100 km further on a charge (420 vs 320 km WLTP).
- 2
Battery · advantage MG MGS5 EV
The MG MGS5 EV carries a 13.0 kWh larger battery (64 vs 51 kWh).
- 3
Warranty · advantage MG ZS EV
The MG ZS EV covers the vehicle for 3 more years (10 vs 7 yrs).
- 4
DC charging · advantage MG MGS5 EV
The MG MGS5 EV accepts 34 kW more DC peak charging (110 vs 76 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 5
Price · advantage MG ZS EV
The MG ZS EV undercuts the MG MGS5 EV by $6,500 (16%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the MG ZS EV wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $6,500
- ▸ Longer warranty (10 years)
Where the MG MGS5 EV wins
- ▸ 100 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.5s vs 8.2s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (110 kW vs 76 kW)
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
MG MGS5 EV
What we like
- ✓ 7-year vehicle warranty (extendable)
- ✓ Strong DC charging peak for the segment
- ✓ Genuine improvement over old ZS EV
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ AC charging at 7 kW only (single-phase)
- ✕ Cabin materials clearly cost-engineered
Frequently asked: MG ZS EV vs MG MGS5 EV
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the MG ZS EV or the MG MGS5 EV?
- The MG ZS EV is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $33,990 versus $40,490 for the MG MGS5 EV, a $6,500 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The MG MGS5 EV has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 420 km, 100 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 MGS5 EV accepts a peak DC charging rate of 110 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 MGS5 EV does 0–100 km/h in 7.5 seconds — 0.7 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 ZS EV better value than the MG MGS5 EV?
- On paper the MG ZS EV is $6,500 cheaper, but trails the MG MGS5 EV on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the MG MGS5 EV is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
MG ZS EV
if…
- ✓ you want to save $6,500 on the sticker
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (3 more years of cover)
- ✓ you match the profile: suburban families
Choose the
MG MGS5 EV
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (100 km further per charge)
- ✓ you regularly load it up (94 L more boot)
- ✓ you match the profile: suburban families
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.