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2023 MG ZS EV Essence review
The MG ZS EV Essence is the most expensive version of the cheapest electric vehicle on sale in Australia – is it the pick of the range?
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Jack Quick
2022 MG ZS EV vs 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech Comparison
MG ZS EV
Renault Megane E-Tech
2022 MG
ZS EV
vs
2024 Renault
Megane E-Tech
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
0.0
8.0
7.9
0.0
Based on the MG ZS EV ESSENCE
Based on the Renault Megane E-Tech TECHNO EV60
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunWarranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$54,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enticing price point
- Zippy electric motor
- Clear warranty and servicing programs
Misses
- Drives with less composure at higher speeds
- Awkward driving position
- Poor translations in infotainment system
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Competitive new price point
- Concept car looks, cool details
- Fun little thing to drive
Misses
- Back seat, boot on the smaller side
- Omitted features available abroad
- Slow real-world charge speed
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$400)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Two-tone Solid Paint (+$400)
Colours Available
The 2023 Renault Megane E-Tech is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Solid White
- Diamond Black
- Shadow Grey
- Rafale Grey
- Flame Red
- Night Blue
A Black Diamond contrasting roof is available with Solid White, Shadow Grey, Rafale Grey, Flame Red, and Night Blue. A Shadow Grey contrasting roof, on the other hand, is available on Solid White, Diamond Black, Flame Red, and Night Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | - | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 130kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 280Nm - 353Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
