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MG ZS EV

Compact SUV · EV

173 bhp
Power
280 Nm
Torque
461 km
Range · MIDC

Variant

4 variants
Ex-showroom · Essence ₹20.75 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • 6 airbags, ESP and all-disc brakes standard
  • 76 kW DC fast charging takes the battery 10 to 80 percent in about 50 minutes
  • Full Level 2 ADAS suite (adaptive cruise, AEB, lane keep) on the top Essence trim

Worth knowing

  • Full ADAS suite is reserved for the range-topping Essence trim only
  • Single 50.3 kWh battery option, no smaller or larger pack to choose from

Performance

Essence
173bhp
280Nm
0-100 km/h8.5 sec (0-100 km/h in Sport Mode)
Top speed175 km/h
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic

Range & charging

50.3 kWh
461km
Range · MIDC
0%10%80%100%

50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 50 mins · 7.4 kW AC Fast Home Wallbox Charger:…

Range of every version

Safety

5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired)

Adult34.5 / 38
Child41.7 / 49
6 airbags Level 2 ADAS 360-degree camera Tyre pressure monitor Stability control ISOFIX

Space

Boot448 L
Seats
Ground clearance177 mm

Price

Essence
₹20.75 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹21.26 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹34,856 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cabin & tech

MG ZS EV, interior
  • Touchscreen10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen…
  • Driver display7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display…
  • Audio6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound Effect Tuning
  • SunroofDual-Pane Panoramic 'Skyroof' covering 90% of roof area…
  • Front seats6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat in Premium Dark Grey

Photos

10 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 4 colours

Dimensions

2,585 mm4,323 mm1,649 mm
Length4,323 mm
Width1,809 mm
Height1,649 mm
Wheelbase2,585 mm
Kerb weight1,547 kg

The Spec'd real-world audit

Highway Mileage / Range
Claimed: 461 km (50.3 kWh) - MIDC
Safety
5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired)
6 airbags · Level 2 ADAS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Trim Executive / Excite Pro / Exclusive Plus / Essence (50.3 kWh Prismatic Cell Pack, each also offered in a second interior colour at no extra cost)
Body Type Electric Mid-Size SUV
Seating Capacity 5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted (Lightweight & High Efficiency)
Peak Power 130 kW (176.75 PS / 174 bhp) @ 6,000 rpm
Peak Torque (Nm) 280 Nm Instant Torque @ 0-4,000 rpm
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Pack Capacity 50.3 kWh Liquid-Cooled Advanced Prismatic Cell Lithium-Ion Battery Pack with ASIL-D Safety Rating
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating NMC / LFP High-Density Chemistry (IP69K Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Protection - Highest Ingress Rating)
Top Speed 175 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec) 8.5 sec (0-100 km/h in Sport Mode)

Range & Charging

Claimed Range 461 km (ARAI / MIDC Certified Range)
Real-World Range Estimate (km) 340-380 km (Real-World Driving Range in Mixed Conditions)
AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW) 7.4 kW AC Fast Home Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 8.5 hours (15A Home Socket in 18 hours)
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW) 50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 50 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 100 km range added in 15 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Support inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.3 kW power output)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive 3-Stage KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Center Console Toggle (Light, Moderate, Heavy)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam with Coil Springs & Gas-Charged Dampers
Wheel Type & Size 17-inch 'Tomahawk' Aerodynamic Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with Low Drag Aero Inserts
Tyre Size 215/55 R17 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm) 4,323 mm
Width (mm) 1,809 mm
Height (mm) 1,649 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase (mm) 2,585 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 177 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance; Water Wading: 500 mm)
Kerb Weight (kg) 1,547 kg
Boot Space (Litres) 448 Litres (Large practical SUV luggage boot, expandable to 1,166 L with 60:40 split flat-folding rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres) 0 Litres (No Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating 5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 41.7/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Airbags Count & Configuration 6 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control HDC, All 4 Disc Brakes with Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold, Roll-Over Mitigation)
ADAS Level & Key Features Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 17 Autonomous Safety Features: Adaptive Cruise Control ACC with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Departure Warning LDW, Blind Spot Detection BSD, Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA, Traffic Jam Assist TJA, High Beam Assist, Speed Assist System)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist 360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual live pressure readout)
ISOFIX Mounts Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS 10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with i-SMART 2.0 & EV Telemetry
Digital Instrument Cluster Size 7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation & Energy Flow Projection
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 75+ Connected Features, 100+ Voice Commands in English & Hinglish, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Digital Key with Bluetooth Sharing, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count 6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound Effect Tuning
Sunroof Type Dual-Pane Panoramic 'Skyroof' covering 90% of roof area with Power Roller Blind
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats 6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat in Premium Dark Grey / Black Perforated Leatherette with Rear Center Armrest
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump) Automatic Climate Control with Touch-Based Control Panel & PM2.5 Air Filter with Live AQI Display
Wireless Phone Charger Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Center Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights Full LED Hawkeye Headlamps with Integrated Racing-Eye Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar) Full LED Phantom Tail Lamps with Smoked Light Guides
Fog Lamps & DRLs Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps, Aerodynamic Closed-Off Front Grille with Hidden Spring-Loaded Charging Port, Aluminium Roof Rails & Chrome Door Handles

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes / Discrepancies India's premier electric SUV with 50.3 kWh battery, 461 km range, Level 2 ADAS (17 features), 360-degree camera, panoramic skyroof, V2L support, and IP69K highest battery protection. Sourced from MG Motor India, CarWale, and Autocar India.

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Colours Available Candy White, Starry Black, Aurora Silver, Glaze Red, Pearl White
Charging Port Type Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front Grille Center Flap, 400V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery & Motor Warranty 8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval 12 Months / 10,000 km

Every variant

4 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Automatic · FWD₹17.99 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹18.75 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹19.99 Lakh
Best valueAutomatic · FWD₹20.75 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax, insurance, and mandatory accessories for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

MG ZS EV: quick answers

MG ZS EV price in India starts at ₹17.99 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹18.5 Lakh on-road in Mumbai. Our pick for value is the Essence.

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What is the on-road price of the MG ZS EV?

For the Executive, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹18.5 Lakh in Mumbai, with road tax, insurance and FASTag included. Elsewhere: Pune ₹18.5 Lakh, New Delhi ₹18.5 Lakh, Chennai ₹18.58 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹18.61 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹20 Lakh.

Which MG ZS EV version is the best value?

Our pick is the Essence, at ₹20.75 Lakh ex-showroom. Over the version below it, it adds Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise, forward collision warning, AEB, and lane keep assist.

What is the range of the MG ZS EV?

Up to 461 km (50.3 kWh) on a full charge. That is the MIDC figure; real-world range is usually lower. See the range of every version

What is the MG ZS EV's crash test rating?

It scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP in 2019, but the programme's ratings last six years and this one has expired. It comes with 6 airbags and Level 2 ADAS.

What are the MG ZS EV's main rivals?

The VinFast VF6, Kia Syros EV and Tata Nexon EV. See it side by side with the VinFast VF6.

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