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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.
2 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $33,990 – $38,990
- Range up to
- 440 km
- Battery up to
- 72.6 kWh
- 0–100
- 8.2 s
- Power
- 130 kW
- DC charge
- 76 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the MG ZS EV on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Excite ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excite | $33,990 | 51 kWh | 320 km | 130 kW | 8.2 s | 76 kW | FWD |
| Essence | $38,990 | 72.6 kWh | 440 km | 130 kW | 8.2 s | 92 kW | FWD |
Verdict
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.
Pros and cons
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
Best for
- Suburban families
- Fleet buyers
- Budget SUV switchers
Compare the MG ZS EV
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 130 kW
- Motor torque
- 280 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.2 s
- Top speed
- 175 km/h
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 51 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 320 km
- Efficiency
- 17.0 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 7 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 76 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 55 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,323 mm
- Width
- 1,809 mm
- Height
- 1,649 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,585 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 359 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2024)
- Vehicle warranty
- 10 years
- Battery warranty
- 7 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $33,990
- Built in
- China
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
Practical reading for MG ZS EV buyers.
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Best of
The best EVs under $40,000 in Australia
An honest look at the sub-$40k electric vehicle market in Australia — which models are genuinely cheap, where the manufacturer doesn't publish a real from-price, and what you actually get for the money.
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Charging
Charging an EV at home in Australia: the only guide you need
How to charge an EV at home in Australia — what hardware to buy, what it costs, what to ask your sparky, and the tariff that makes EV ownership genuinely cheap.
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