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About the MG ZS EV
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new MG ZS EV is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $40,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $42,990 for the Essence.
There are 2 variants of the ZS EV available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2022.
The MG ZS EV is only available with an electric motor that produces 105kW and 353Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 ZS EV is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
68.54 kW/t
57.37 kW/t
135.76 kW/t
Boot Space
359 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Price
$40,990 - $42,990
$17,990
$66,000
Warranty (Years)
5 - 7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,966 kg
1,330 kg
2,230 kg
Approach Angle
19°
14.8°
37°
Departure Angle
29°
18.8°
49°
Ground Clearance Unladen
161 mm
125 mm
225 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
44.5 kWh
0.6 kWh
64 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.3 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
262 km
1 km
557 km
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2021 MG ZS EV Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $40,990 |
Essence
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $42,990 |
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $41,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 MG ZS EV Dimensions
1644mm
1809mm
4314mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 MG ZS EV Fuel Economy
| MG ZS EV | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a MG ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 MG ZS EV Warranty
What is the warranty on a MG ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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MG ZS EV FAQs
The cheapest MG ZS EV is the Base that starts from $40,990.
The most expensive MG ZS EV is the Essence that starts from $42,990.
The best towing capacity of a MG ZS EV is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Essence.
The largest MG ZS EV is the Base which measures 1809mm wide, 4314mm in length and sits 1644mm tall.
The most powerful MG ZS EV is the Base which has 105kW of power from its null engine.
The MG ZS EV is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG ZS EV is the Base which weighs 1966 kg (kerb weight).
The MG ZS EV uses Electric.