MG’s second product for India, the ZS EV, was recently unveiled in its production guise. Bookings for the eSUV have been opened in five cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with the amount set at Rs 50,000. Due for launch in January 2020, the ZS EV will rival the Hyundai Kona Electric in our market and will be available in two variants – Excite and Exclusive. Read on to see what you get in each variant.
MG ZS EV Excite
Automatic projector headlamps with LED DRLs
17-inch alloy wheels
Breathable glow logo
Power-adjustable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators
Rear spoiler
Chrome garnish on front grille, window line and door handles
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather upholstery on door pads, dashboard and centre armrest
3.5-inch Multi-information display
60:40 split rear seats
Push-button start/stop with keyless entry
Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) – 3 levels
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with 4 speakers
Front and rear USB ports
Steering mounted audio and phone controls
6 airbags
ABS, EBD, ESC and brake assist
Hill-start assist and hill-descent control
Electronic parking brake
Type pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Rear parking camera and sensors
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
ISOFIX child seat mounts
MG ZS EV Exclusive
Silver-finished roof rails
Leather seats
Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
PM 2.5 Filter
6-way power adjustable driver’s seat
Rain-sensing wipers
Power folding and heated ORVMs
I-Smart EV 2.0 connected car features
6 speakers
The MG ZS EV comes with a 143hp/353Nm electric motor that draws power from a 44.5kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, giving it a claimed range of 340km. The eSUV will charge from 0-80 percent battery capacity within 50min via a 50kW DC fast charger, while a 7.4kW AC home charger, which MG will setup at owners’ homes or offices, will take around 6-8 hours for a full charge. Expect prices for the ZS EV to range around the Rs 22 lakh mark (ex-showroom).