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.
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).
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/h
8.2 s
Top Speed
175 km/h
Total Power
130 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
320 km
Highway Range
245 km
WLTP Consumption
177 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.
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/h
8.2 s
Top Speed
140 km/h
Total Power
105 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
263 km
Highway Range
201 km
WLTP Consumption
173 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$4.33/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery
44.5 kWh / 42.5 kWh
Chemistry
NMC
V2L
-
AC speed (max)
6.6 kW
DC speed (max)
75 kW
Safety
Based on 2019 ANCAP rating for 20-22 models
Dimensions
Seats
5
Tow Rating
- / -
Boot Space
359 L / 1166 L
Frunk
-
Shape
Small SUV
Length
4314 mm
Width
1809 mm
Height
1644 mm
Kerb Weight
1566 kg
Reviews
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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Sales Charts and Ranking
All Time
4
Last 12 months
17
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 17th best selling new EV.
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