Running Cost

Electricity cost multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Based on cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Dashboard Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle 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.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

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%).

Home 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 public DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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MG ZS EV

ALL TIME RANK
5
The MG ZS EV is New Zealand's 5th best selling full electric vehicle - see top 10

MG ZS EV

2022→

Range

320kms

Battery

51kWh

Price

$41,365*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4323 mm
  • 1809 mm
  • 1649 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 8.6 s
  • 175 km/h
  • 130 kW
  • FWD
  • 500 kg / 500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 246 km
  • $2.60/100 km
  • 6.6 kW
  • 75 kW
  • 153 Wh/km

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.

MG ZS EV (1st gen)
USED

2019-2021

Range

263kms

Battery

44.5kWh

Price

$42k+
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4314 mm
  • 1809 mm
  • 1644 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 8.2 s
  • 140 km/h
  • 105 kW
  • FWD
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 203 km
  • $2.60/100 km
  • 6.6 kW
  • 75 kW
  • No data

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.

MG ZS EV Long Range
Expected Q1 2023

Range

440kms

Battery

72.6kWh

Price Estimate

~$70k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • SUV
  • 5
  • 4323 mm
  • 1809 mm
  • 1649 mm
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Tow
  • 8.6 s
  • 175 km/h
  • 115 kW
  • FWD
  • 500 kg / 500 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • 339 km
  • $2.67/100 km
  • 7.4 kW
  • 94 kW
  • 155 Wh/km

In March 2022, MG NZ said they won't be selling this in NZ. However, look for potential used imports from the UK.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $49,990

How many ZS EV's sold in NZ?

Data shown for all MG ZS EV variations combined including both NZ New and Used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many ZS EV's are there in NZ?

There have been 1,434 MG ZS EV's registered in NZ to date.

These were all registered as NZ New.

How many of each submodel is there?

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

Raw submodel dataUnits
EV 105KW/EV/AT858
105KW/EV/AT257
EV 44KWH/EV/AT224
EV 51KWH/EV/AT93
EV 105KW/EV/6AT2
Data sources

Vehicle numbers from Waka Kotahi MVR database. See more about data sources and definitions.

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