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    2023 MG ZS EV

    Used from

    $33,100 excl. on-roads

    7.7

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    NA

    About the MG ZS EV

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The new-look MG ZS EV gets an overhauled interior and larger capacity 51kWh battery providing more driving range, as well as a sleeker frontal design.

    The 2022 car’s new battery pack uses Model 3-style lithium iron phosphate chemistry designed to maximise stability, and offers a claimed 320km of driving range – up from 263km (WLTP).

    MG has also updated the drive motor and claims to have improved the battery management electronics.

    Pros

    • Appealing price point under $45k
    • Enhanced range, refinement and interior design
    • Seven-year warranty, plus MG will sort out your home charging

    Cons

    • Brake-energy recuperation could be stronger
    • No telescopic steering wheel movement
    • Base variant misses some driver-assist features

    See MG ZS EV models from other years

    MG ZS EV Rating

    2023 MG ZS EV Price

    Excite

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic Electric FWD 5d Suv$43,990

    Essence

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic Electric FWD 5d Suv$44,990

    Long Range

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic Electric FWD 5d Suv$51,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2023 MG ZS EV Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the MG ZS EV

    Excite

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Socket Dc 1
      • Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Front
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 10
      • Amps (a): 32
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 5.09
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.53
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.53
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 15.23
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.97
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 7.61
      • Duration (hours): 0.50
      • Duration (hours): 0.54
      • Duration (hours): 8.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
      • Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 92.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 92.00
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • State Of Charge Ends At (%): 80
      • State Of Charge Starts At (%): 5
      • Voltage (v): 220
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electric Power source
      • Actively Heated/cooled Battery
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • High Power Charger
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.30
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 51.00
      • Onboard Charger (kw): 11.0
      • Range (km): 320.00
      • Range (miles): 198.84
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.30
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 280
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 350
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 149.6
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 176.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 110.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 130.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
      • Single-pedal Driving
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.10
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 177
      • Combined (wh/mile): 285
      • Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 28.5
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 13.8
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 17.7
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
      • Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Other
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    • V2L charging
      • Number Of Outlets: 1
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Electric Heater
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Essence

    Adds to Excite:
    • Audio system
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
    • Charging information
      • Duration (hours): 6.50
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Electric Power source
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 44.50
      • Range (km): 262.00
      • Range (miles): 162.80
    • Electric motor
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 142.8
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 105.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Traffic Info
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Excite:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4

    Long Range

    Adds to Essence:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 72.60
      • Range (km): 440.00
      • Range (miles): 273.40
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    Removes from Essence:
    • Audio system
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Buzzer
    • Charging information
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 5.09
      • Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.53
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.53
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 15.23
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 0.97
      • Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 7.61
      • Duration (hours): 0.50
      • Duration (hours): 6.50
      • Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Electric Power source
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 44.50
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.30
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 51.00
      • Range (km): 262.00
      • Range (km): 320.00
      • Range (miles): 162.80
      • Range (miles): 198.84
      • Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 50.30
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 350
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 142.8
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 149.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 105.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 110.0
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Traffic Info
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 13.8
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2023 MG ZS EV Specs

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    2023 MG ZS EV Dimensions

    1649mm
    1809mm
    4323mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2023 MG ZS EV Dimensions

    2023 MG ZS EV Boot Space

    There’s 359L of boot space behind the second row, while under the boot floor there’s a tyre repair kit.

    2023 MG ZS EV Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2025
    500Kg500Kg
    2024500Kg500Kg
    2023500Kg500Kg
    2022500Kg500Kg
    See all MG ZS EV Towing Capacity

    2023 MG ZS EV Exterior

    There’s a fresh new look and more range than before.

    2023 MG ZS EV Interior

    The overall layout of the MG ZS remains much the same inside, with a comfortable and spacious cabin.

    Where the biggest changes come are the instrument cluster and centre console. The former is now an all-digital affair with a more modern look that remains simple to read at a glance.

    Some manufacturers like to pack out these digital instrument displays with layers of information, but MG keeps it refreshingly simple.

    New materials on the dashboard fascia include a faux carbon-fibre effect, but by far the most welcome change is the replacement of the cheap and dated-looking touchscreen with a larger, more up-to-date 10.1-inch unit. Not only does it appear more modern, but it also reacts far quicker to inputs.

    2023 MG ZS EV Safety Rating

    The outgoing MG ZS EV has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2019.

    It received an adult occupant protection score of 90 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 84 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection score of 64 per cent, and a safety assist score of 71 per cent.

    MG has told CarExpert it’s currently working with ANCAP to deliver an updated rating for the new model.

    Standard safety equipment includes:

    • Six airbags
    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Adaptive cruise control with intelligent cruise assist
    • Traffic sign recognition
    • Surround-view camera

    The Essence adds:

    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert

    2023 MG ZS EV Fuel Economy

    The 2023 MG ZS EV has a 50.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, with WLTP range of 320km.

    Efficiency is a claimed 17.1kWh/100km on the WLTP cycle, while the ZS EV can be charged at up to 50kW on DC power with a 0-80 per cent time of 54 minutes.

    It’ll take a claimed five hours to charge the ZS EV using an 11kW AC charger.

    MG ZS EVFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic Electric FWD 5d SuvElectric-
    See all MG ZS EV Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a MG ZS EV?

    MG Australia currently offers a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty on its electric cars that includes the battery, too.

    Drivers using their cars commercially (for Uber, for example) will be capped at 160,000km.

    Servicing is required every 12 months or 20,000km, with the first seven services capped at $268 – with the exception of the 80,000km service, which costs $807.

    How does the 2023 MG ZS EV drive?

    Our expert take on MG ZS EV drivability.

    Good road manners and sufficient real-world performance, plus the ability to make the most of rapid charging, confirms the ZS EV is a more usable electric car than ever.

    The larger battery also opens the ZS up to a wider audience now that it can travel further per charge.

    The 2023 MG ZS EV has a front-mounted electric motor with 130kW of power and 280Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 8.2 seconds.

    It’s available only with front-wheel drive.

     

    2023 MG ZS EV Colours

    What colours are available for the MG ZS EV

    The ZS EV is available in the following colours:

    • Dover White
    • Pebble Black
    • Brighton Blue metallic
    • Sloane Silver metallic
    • Diamond Red metallic

    Metallic finishes cost an extra $700.

    2023 MG ZS EV Warranty

    MG backs its cars with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. It also offers capped-price servicing under its Precise Price Servicing scheme.

    Servicing is required every 12 months or 20,000km

    Should you buy the 2023 MG ZS EV

    Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.

    MG ZS EV FAQs

    The cheapest MG ZS EV is the EXCITE that starts from $33,100.

    The most expensive MG ZS EV is the LONG RANGE that starts from $39,700.

    The best towing capacity of a MG ZS EV is 500 kg offered by the following variants: EXCITE, ESSENCE and LONG RANGE.

    The largest MG ZS EV is the ESSENCE which measures 1809mm wide, 4323mm in length and sits 1649mm tall.

    The most powerful MG ZS EV is the ESSENCE which has 130kW of power from its ELECTRIC engine.

    The MG ZS EV is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest MG ZS EV is the LONG RANGE which weighs 2070 kg (kerb weight).

    The MG ZS EV uses Electric.