Rebel Editor January 6, 2022

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Vani Naidoo

The MG ZS EV, the most affordable electric vehicle available in Australia, comes in at just under $45,000 drive-away. From the China-based SAIC stable, the ZS EV is available in a single spec – Essence – and is powered by a 44.5kWh battery.

2021 MG ZS EV – data table

MG ZS EV
Price $44,990 (drive-away)
Format Single motor, front-wheel drive
Power 105kW
Torque 353Nm
Battery size 44.5kWh
Range (WLTP) 263km
Energy use 16.2kWh/100km
MAX charge speed 76kW DC
Plug type Type 2 AC / CCS DC
Weight (tare) 1502kg
Boot space 359L / 1187L

The MG ZS EV comes with a wall socket to Type 2 cable and MG offers a Type 2 to Type 2 public charging cable as a $295 dealer option.

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Approximate charging times – 0-80 per cent

Home
(up to 2.4kW)		 Wallbox
(up to 7.7kW)		 Three-phase
(up to 11kW)		 Public
(up to 50kW DC)		 Maximum
MG ZS EV 44.5kWh 14h50min 4h 37min 3hr 14min 43min 21min
@76kW
Vani Naidoo

Vani is a journalist and infrastructure specialist with almost 20 years in the industry. Her love for cars started in her father’s petrol service stations in South Africa and she hasn’t been able to outrun it yet.
She was a cricket and political journalist before turning her hand to motoring and has worked with a number of print and online outlets in Australia and in the UK.
She also works in advising government on major infrastructure projects.

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