MG Motor Car
ZS EV
The electric SUV that pairs 177 bhp and a 461 km claimed range with the quirks of a first-gen platform.
- Price
- ₹17.99L – ₹22.49L
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Claimed range
- 461 km
- Battery
- 50.3 kWh
- Power
- 177 bhp
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Top speed
- 140 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 1526 kg
- Seats
- 5
- Boot space
- 370 L
- Fuel
- electric
- Gearbox
- single-speed
Available colours
- Aerosilver
- Scarlet Red
- Starry Black
- Polar White
Swatches are indicative.
Overview
On paper, the ZS EV is the enthusiast’s electric bargain in this catalogue: 177 bhp and 280 Nm delivered from a standstill, a five-star GNCAP structure with six airbags, and a 50.3 kWh battery good for a claimed 461 km. In the metal, the torque is the story — the car launches with a straight-backed shove that costs a performance badge twice the price to match, and the silence under it is the thing owners notice first and never stop enjoying.
The shape of the ownership case depends on where you live and charge. With a home socket, the listed 461 km translates to a real-world low-to-mid 300s with the air conditioning working in summer, and a week of city commuting fits in one charge; the 0-80% fast-charge window of roughly 50 minutes handles the unexpected trip. MG’s connected-car suite on this listing is genuinely far ahead of the mainstream: remote climate start, charging scheduling and an over-the-air update pipeline that keeps the cabin software moving.
The compromises are those of a car built around an older platform. The single-speed drivetrain is effortless to 100 km/h and then politely declines to be quick, the suspension is soft in corners and fidgety at 120, and the fast-charge peak rate is modest next to the new 800-volt arrivals. Range on the highway falls faster than the badge suggests, too. For a primarily urban family that wants the shove, the space and the five-star structure without a fuel bill, the ZS EV remains one of the most complete arguments in this catalogue — plug-in arithmetic included.
- 177 bhp and 280 Nm from zero rpm
- Claimed 461 km range on 50.3 kWh
- Five-star GNCAP adult score, six airbags
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹17.99 lakh - ₹22.49 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched August 2025
Range spread ₹17.99L – ₹22.49L
MG Motor ZS EV variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Excite electric single-speed Six airbags · Touchscreen infotainment | ₹17.99L |
| Dynamic electric single-speed Digital cluster · 360-degree camera | ₹19.49L |
| Essence electric single-speed Panoramic sunroof · Ventilated front seats | ₹20.99L |
| Experience electric single-speed Premium audio · Wireless charging · Top of the sample range | ₹22.49L |
Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.
Specifications
Motor, battery and charging
| Motor | 177 bhp electric |
|---|---|
| Torque | 280 Nm @ from 0 rpm |
| Battery | 50.3 kWh |
| Claimed range | 461 km |
| Charging | 0-80% in about 50 minutes on DC fast charging |
| Top speed | 140 kmph |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 1526 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | 5 persons |
| Boot space | 370 litres |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear |
| Brakes | Ventilated discs front, drum rear |
| Tyres | 215/50 R17 |
| Safety equipment | Five-star GNCAP adult, six airbags |
Dimensions
| Length | 4310 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1809 mm |
| Height | 1662 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.
Features
Convenience
- DC fast charging 0-80% in about 50 minutes
- Regeneration levels via steering paddle
- Remote climate start through the MG app
- 360-degree camera
Interior
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- 7-inch digital instrument cluster
- Panoramic sunroof
- Air purifier with PM 2.5 filter
Safety
- Six airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- High-voltage battery cutoff system
Pros and cons
What we like
- Launch torque that costs far more to find elsewhere
- Five-star structure with six airbags as standard
- Connected-car app is the segment benchmark
What we would change
- Acceleration fades quickly past 100 km/h
- Soft suspension unsettles on broken high-speed roads
- Real-world highway range trails the claim sharply
Expert review
MotoSutra score
4.2/5
Our verdict
The ZS EV is the enthusiast’s electric bargain only if your enthusiasm is shaped like your actual week: home charging, city commuting, the occasional 250 km trip planned around a fast charger rather than impulse. The Essence at ₹20.99 lakh is the sweet spot — panoramic roof, ventilated seats, six airbags and the full app suite. If your life is weekly 500 km highway runs, buy the nearest efficient hybrid and shop for EVs again in two years, when this platform’s replacement does the charging math for you.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MG ZS EV price?
This sample catalogue lists the ZS EV from ₹17.99 lakh to ₹22.49 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, across four variants of the single-speed electric drivetrain.
What is the real-world range of the ZS EV?
The claimed figure in this listing is 461 km. With air conditioning in everyday use, plan on something in the low-to-mid 300 km band, and notably less at a steady highway speed.
How long does the ZS EV take to charge?
The listed DC fast-charge time is about 50 minutes for 0-80%. A standard 15-amp home socket takes the better part of an overnight for a full charge.
Does the ZS EV have six airbags?
Yes. Six airbags are standard across the variants in this listing, and the structure carries a five-star GNCAP adult score.
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