Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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per 100 km

Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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kWh/100 km

Economy

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km/kWh

Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.

In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).

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  2. MG
  3. ZS EV

MG ZS EV

mg zs ev 2022
OverviewSpecsPrevious modelsReviewSales chart

RANGE

320 - 440kms

PRICE

$40,990+

Variants

MG ZS EV

2022→
mg zs ev 2022

The second-generation ZS EV adds over 50 km range with its new LiFePO battery. The popular small SUV is a New Zealand favourite due to its aggressive pricing.

With two trim levels, Excite and Essence, the new generation also claims a towing capacity of 500 kg.

Price

Price$40,990

Performance

0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top Speed175 km/h
Total Power130 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range320 km
Highway Range245 km
WLTP Consumption177 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.43/100 km

MG ZS EV: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range284 km
Consumption5.8 km / kWh
17.3 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery51 kWh / 49 kWh
ChemistryLFP
V2LYes
V2L Interior-
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)75 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating500 kg / 500 kg
Boot Space359 L / 1187 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall SUV
Length4323 mm
Width1809 mm
Height1649 mm
Kerb Weight1570 kg

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MG ZS EV Long Range

2023→
mg zs ev 2022

The Long Range ZS matches the trim level of the Essence trim, with the addition of rear privacy glass.

Price

Price$55,990

Performance

0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top Speed175 km/h
Total Power115 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range440 km
Highway Range337 km
WLTP Consumption177 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.43/100 km

MG ZS EV Long Range: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range390 km
Consumption5.7 km / kWh
17.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery72.6 kWh / 68.3 kWh
ChemistryNMC
V2LYes
V2L Interior-
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)94 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating500 kg / 500 kg
Boot Space359 L / 1187 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall SUV
Length4323 mm
Width1809 mm
Height1649 mm
Kerb Weight1620 kg

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MG ZS EVMG ZS EV Long Range
Price$40,990$55,990
WLTP Range320 km440 km
Highway Range250 km343 km
Price per km of range$128$127
0-100 km/h8.2 s8.5 s
Top Speed175 km/h175 km/h
DriveFWDFWD
Power130 kW115 kW
Battery (nominal)51 kWh72.6 kWh
Battery (usable)49 kWh68.3 kWh
WLTP Consumption177 Wh/km177 Wh/km
ChemistryLFPNMC
AC speed11 kW11 kW
DC speed75 kW94 kW
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Boot space359 L359 L
Boot (seats down)1187 L1187 L
Frunk--
Seats55
Length4323 mm4323 mm
Width1809 mm1809 mm
Height1649 mm1649 mm
Weight1570 kg1620 kg
Tow (braked)500 kg500 kg
Tow (unbraked)500 kg500 kg
These model(s) are only available secondhand.

MG ZS EV (2020-2021)

2020-2021
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The original MG ZS EV was first available in NZ in 2020. It could no longer be purchased new from March 2022, being replaced by the next generation. This earlier ZS had a smaller battery (and smaller range).

Price

Used Price (est.)$21,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top Speed140 km/h
Total Power105 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range263 km
Highway Range201 km
WLTP Consumption173 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.33/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery44.5 kWh / 42.5 kWh
ChemistryNMC
V2L-
AC speed (max)6.6 kW
DC speed (max)75 kW

Safety

Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 20-22 models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space359 L / 1166 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall SUV
Length4314 mm
Width1809 mm
Height1644 mm
Kerb Weight1566 kg

Local reviews on New Zealand roads

Ecotricity
MG ZS EV (first gen)

"I'm kind of struggling to find fault with it. There's a few issues I'll show you very soon, but right now if this was a car for the general populace it's ticking a lot of boxes."

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Ecotricity
MG ZS EV Long Range – how far can it drive?

"It seems like MG, with this car could become what the Mitsubishi Sigma was in the 80s, or what the Corolla was in the 90s. This could be the perfect car for most Kiwi families. This is a big comeback - this is a bigger comeback since Elon Musk's hairline."

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Ecotricity
MG ZS EV: Still the cheapest, new EV in NZ!

"I mean seriously, if you're in the market for an electric car and the ZS EV meets your range and price requirements - honestly you'd be crazy not to at least give it a test drive because in terms of bang for
buck this is number one."

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All Time
4
Last 12 months
27

The MG ZS EV is the 4th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

Over the past 12 months, the MG ZS EV was the 27th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many MG ZS EVs have been sold in NZ?

There have been 3,803 MG ZS EVs registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

MG ZS EV registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

Note: this is raw data from the vehicle register, and may contain errors.

SubmodelUnits
EV 51KWH/EV/AT1724
EV 105KW/EV/AT858
EV 44KWH/EV/AT629
EV 72KWH/EV/AT282
105KW/EV/AT258
EV 130KWH/EV/AT50
EV 105KW/EV/6AT2
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