MG ZS EVExecutive · ₹17.99 Lakh
Volvo EX30EX30 Single Motor · ₹41 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
ZS EV: ₹17.99 Lakh (ahead)
EX30: ₹41 Lakh
ZS EV ₹23.01 lakh cheaper
Safety
ZS EV: Not rated yet
EX30: 5 stars (ahead)
Euro NCAP
Range
ZS EV: 461 km
EX30: 480 km (ahead)
Claimed
Power
ZS EV: 173 bhp
EX30: 268 bhp (ahead)
Torque 280 vs 343 Nm
Boot
ZS EV: 448 litres (ahead)
EX30: 318 litres
Length 4,323 vs 4,233 mm
Versions
ZS EV: 4 (ahead)
EX30: 1
Pick the ZS EV for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.
Pick the EX30 for the 5-star safety rating, more range and more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹17.99 Lakh
₹41 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.94 Lakh
₹42.84 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,826 a month
₹71,977 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
173 bhp
268 bhp
Torque
280 Nm
343 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
461 km
480 km
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Electric Mid-Size SUV
Electric Compact Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Motor, Battery & Performance
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted (Lightweight & High Efficiency)
Single Rear Permanent Magnet Motor (200 kW RWD)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with 50:50 Weight Balance
Battery Capacity
50.3 kWh Liquid-Cooled Advanced Prismatic Cell Lithium-Ion Battery Pack with ASIL-D Safety Rating
69.0 kWh Gross (64.0 kWh Usable) High-Density Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Battery Chemistry
NMC / LFP High-Density Chemistry (IP69K Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Protection - Highest Ingress Rating)
NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (SEA Pure EV Skateboard Architecture, IP67 Ingress Rating, Lowest Carbon Footprint of Any Volvo Car in History)
Top Speed
175 km/h (Electronically Limited)
180 km/h (Volvo Safety Speed Cap)
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec (0-100 km/h in Sport Mode)
5.3 sec (0-100 km/h)
Range & Charging
AC Charging
7.4 kW AC Fast Home Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 8.5 hours (15A Home Socket in 18 hours)
11 kW / 22 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 4.0 hours
DC Fast Charging
50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 50 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 100 km range added in 15 mins)
153 kW DC Ultra-Fast Charging: 10-80% in 26 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 150 km range in 10 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)
No
Regenerative Braking
3-Stage KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Center Console Toggle (Light, Moderate, Heavy)
One-Pedal Drive Mode with Intelligent Multi-Stage Regenerative Braking
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 350 mm)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 330 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs & Gas-Charged Dampers
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with High-Performance Dampers
Wheels
17-inch 'Tomahawk' Aerodynamic Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with Low Drag Aero Inserts
19-inch / 20-inch 5-Spoke Aero Diamond-Cut Forged Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
215/55 R17 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
245/40 R20 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
4,323 mm
4,233 mm
Width
1,809 mm
1,837 mm (2,032 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,649 mm (with roof rails)
1,555 mm
Wheelbase
2,585 mm
2,650 mm (Dedicated 2.65m EV skateboard wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
177 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance; Water Wading: 500 mm)
177 mm (Unladen EV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,547 kg
1,850 kg - 1,960 kg
Boot Space
448 Litres (Large practical SUV luggage boot, expandable to 1,166 L with 60:40 split flat-folding rear seats)
318 Litres (expandable to 904 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats with underfloor cable storage)
Front Storage
0 Litres (No Frunk)
7 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk under bonnet for charging cable)
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.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 35.3/40, child occupant 42/49.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver far-side central airbag, front side thorax, full curtain airbags + Door Opening Alert to protect cyclists)
Stability 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)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Assist, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS
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)
Level 2 ADAS (Pilot Assist with Automatic Lane Change, Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Support, Park Pilot Assist - Autonomous Parking in Parallel/Perpendicular/Curved Bays, Intersection Auto Brake)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Rear Parking Sensors
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking View & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual live pressure readout)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live tyre pressure readout)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with i-SMART 2.0 & EV Telemetry
12.3-inch High-Definition Vertical Center Display (Houses all driving information & infotainment with Built-In Google Automotive OS, Google Maps, Google Assistant)
Instrument Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation & Energy Flow Projection
Integrated Driver Information Top Bar within 12.3-inch Central Screen
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Native Android Automotive OS
Connected Car Tech
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
Volvo EX30 App with Digital Key Plus (Ultra-Wideband UWB key via iPhone/Apple Watch), Remote Climate Pre-conditioning, Charging Timer, SOTA Updates
Audio System
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound Effect Tuning
Harman Kardon Premium Soundbar across the entire dashboard base (5 speakers 1,040W output with QuantumLogic Surround - Eliminates door speakers to maximize door storage)
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic 'Skyroof' covering 90% of roof area with Power Roller Blind
Fixed Panoramic Tinted Glass Roof with Infrared Thermal Protection
Seat Features
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat in Premium Dark Grey / Black Perforated Leatherette with Rear Center Armrest
Ergonomic Front Seats in Nordico Sustainable Bio-Textile / Tailored Wool Blend with Memory, Heating & Multi-Way Power Adjust
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Touch-Based Control Panel & PM2.5 Air Filter with Live AQI Display
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with High-Efficiency Heat Pump Standard & PM2.5 Air Purifier
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Center Console)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray inside Floating Central Glovebox)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Full LED Hawkeye Headlamps with Integrated Racing-Eye Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Full LED 'Thor's Hammer' Pixel Headlamps with Automatic High-Beam & Signature Dynamic Light Sequencing
Tail Lights
Full LED Phantom Tail Lamps with Smoked Light Guides
Full LED Split Vertical Tail Lamps with Dynamic 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
Frameless Door Mirrors, Aerodynamic Flush Body (0.28 Cd), Slide-Out Center Storage Cup Holder & Recycled Denim/Flax Interior Trims
Warranty & Charger
Charging Port
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front Grille Center Flap, 400V Architecture)
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Left Quarter, 400V Architecture)
Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km
Choice
Versions
4 versions
1 version
Price range
₹17.99 Lakh – ₹20.75 Lakh
₹41 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
5 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Electric
Executive₹17.99 Lakh EX30 Single Motor₹41 Lakh EX30 ₹23.01 lakh more Excite Pro₹18.75 Lakh EX30 Single Motor₹41 Lakh EX30 ₹22.25 lakh more Exclusive Plus₹19.99 Lakh EX30 Single Motor₹41 Lakh EX30 ₹21.00 lakh more Essence₹20.75 Lakh EX30 Single Motor₹41 Lakh EX30 ₹20.25 lakh moreOn-road price by city
ZS EV Executive against EX30 EX30 Single Motor
| City | ZS EV | EX30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹18.94 Lakh | ₹42.84 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.90 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹18.94 Lakh | ₹42.84 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.90 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹18.94 Lakh | ₹42.84 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.90 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹20.39 Lakh | ₹46.95 Lakh | ZS EV ₹26.56 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹18.97 Lakh | ₹42.87 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.90 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹18.99 Lakh | ₹42.89 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.90 lakh less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹20.02 Lakh | ₹45.3 Lakh | ZS EV ₹25.28 lakh less |
| Amritsar | ₹18.93 Lakh | ₹42.81 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Bhopal | ₹19.64 Lakh | ₹44.44 Lakh | ZS EV ₹24.79 lakh less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Chandigarh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Coimbatore | ₹18.95 Lakh | ₹42.82 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Dehradun | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Faridabad | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹44.85 Lakh | ZS EV ₹25.92 lakh less |
| Gurugram | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹44.85 Lakh | ZS EV ₹25.92 lakh less |
| Guwahati | ₹20.72 Lakh | ₹48.54 Lakh | ZS EV ₹27.81 lakh less |
| Indore | ₹19.64 Lakh | ₹44.44 Lakh | ZS EV ₹24.79 lakh less |
| Jaipur | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Jammu | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Jodhpur | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Kanpur | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Kochi | ₹19.82 Lakh | ₹48.95 Lakh | ZS EV ₹29.12 lakh less |
| Kolkata | ₹18.94 Lakh | ₹42.84 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.90 lakh less |
| Lucknow | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Ludhiana | ₹18.93 Lakh | ₹42.81 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Mysuru | ₹20.37 Lakh | ₹46.91 Lakh | ZS EV ₹26.53 lakh less |
| Nagpur | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Nashik | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Noida | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Panaji | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Patna | ₹21.08 Lakh | ₹47.72 Lakh | ZS EV ₹26.63 lakh less |
| Puducherry | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Raipur | ₹20.14 Lakh | ₹45.56 Lakh | ZS EV ₹25.43 lakh less |
| Ranchi | ₹20.14 Lakh | ₹45.56 Lakh | ZS EV ₹25.43 lakh less |
| Srinagar | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Surat | ₹20 Lakh | ₹45.26 Lakh | ZS EV ₹25.25 lakh less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹19.82 Lakh | ₹48.95 Lakh | ZS EV ₹29.12 lakh less |
| Vijayawada | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹18.92 Lakh | ₹42.8 Lakh | ZS EV ₹23.87 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the ZS EV or the EX30?
The ZS EV, by ₹23.01 lakh on the versions compared here: ZS EV Executive at ₹17.99 Lakh against EX30 EX30 Single Motor at ₹41 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.94 Lakh against ₹42.84 Lakh.
Which has more range?
The EX30 claims 480 km against 461 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is safer?
The ZS EV: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The EX30: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The ZS EV has 6 airbags and the EX30 7 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The ZS EV Executive makes 173 bhp and 280 Nm and the EX30 EX30 Single Motor makes 268 bhp and 343 Nm.
Which is bigger?
The ZS EV is 90 mm longer. Boot space is 448 litres in the ZS EV and 318 litres in the EX30.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹31,826 a month for the ZS EV and ₹71,977 for the EX30, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.
