MG ZS EV
MG's compact electric SUV comes in three grades: Excite and Essence share a 51kWh LFP battery for 320km WLTP range, while Long Range steps up to a 72.6kWh pack for 440km WLTP. All three currently show drive-away-only pricing in the AU sources checked this session (Excite from $44,092, Essence from $46,186, Long Range from $56,592 drive-away) - a before-on-road-costs RRP could not be freshly confirmed and is flagged for /price-refresh.
- Range
- Up to 440 km
- Battery
- Up to 68 kWh
- DC fast charging
- Up to 92 kW
- AC charging
- Up to 11 kW
- Body style
- SUV
- Charging port
- Type 2 + CCS2
Variants & specifications
| Variant | Usable battery | Total battery | Range | Drive | AC charging | DC fast charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excite | 50.3 kWh | 51 kWh | 320 km (WLTP) | FWD | 11 kW | 92 kW |
| 130kW/280Nm single motor, 8.2s 0-100km/h, 320km WLTP on the smaller 51kWh (50.3kWh usable) LFP battery, 359L boot, 161mm ground clearance, 1,570kg kerb weight. | ||||||
| Essence | 50.3 kWh | 51 kWh | 320 km (WLTP) | FWD | 11 kW | 92 kW |
| Same 51kWh LFP battery/powertrain as Excite (320km WLTP) with more equipment; AC/DC charging mirrored from Excite (not independently re-tested this session - a P4 candidate). One search summary suggested 353Nm vs Excite's 280Nm - not resolved, flagged for P4. | ||||||
| Long Range | 68 kWh | 72.6 kWh | 440 km (WLTP) | FWD | 11 kW | — |
| Steps up to a 72.6kWh (68kWh usable) battery, reported NMC chemistry (vs Excite/Essence LFP), for 440km WLTP - the longest range in the line-up. DC peak not independently confirmed this session (honest gap, left NULL); Excite's 92kW should not be assumed to carry over. | ||||||
Charging MG ZS EV at home
Excite and Essence share an 11kW three-phase onboard AC charger (about 7kW on single-phase home supply); Long Range steps up its battery but keeps the same 11kW AC ceiling, so all three grades charge fully overnight at home.
This vehicle accepts up to 11 kW on AC — the rate a home charger delivers day to day (DC fast charging is for public stops, not the driveway).
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| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Boot space | 359 L |
| Ground clearance | 161 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MG ZS EV Long Range the same battery chemistry as the Excite/Essence?
No - Excite and Essence share a smaller 51kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery for 320km WLTP range, while Long Range steps up to a larger 72.6kWh pack (68kWh usable, reported as NMC chemistry) for 440km WLTP.
Does MG publish a before-on-road-costs price for the ZS EV?
The AU sources checked in mid-2026 show only drive-away pricing for all three grades (Excite from $44,092, Essence from $46,186, Long Range from $56,592) - no current before-on-road-costs RRP could be confirmed; this is being followed up.
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