MG ZS EV is Australia’s cheapest electric car

 Electric cars are now more affordable than ever in Australia.

Chinese car maker MG has announced the new MG ZS EV will be priced at $43,990 drive-away.

This is actually cheaper than the $46,490 charged for pre-orders earlier this year. MG has said they will refund the difference to those customers and give them an extra bonus.

At the updated price the compact electric SUV severely undercuts other lower-priced electric vehicles such as the circa-$53,000 Hyundai Ioniq sedan and Nissan Leaf hatchback.

The MG ZS EV is priced at $43,990 drive-away.Source:Supplied

If that seems like a bargain, bear in mind it is about $15,000 more expensive than the most expensive petrol-powered ZS model.

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Sales of Chinese brand MG have skyrocketed this year, and this might be its best car yet.MG guarantees the battery for eight years/160,000km, but the rest of the car is covered by a five-year/unlimited km warranty, which is two years shorter than the rest of the brand’s range.

Power comes from a 44.5kW battery and an electric motor making 105kW and 353Nm.

MG claims a driving range of 263km via the more stringent and real-world WLTP testing regime.

The battery can be replenished up to 80 per cent from empty in 40 minutes via a 50kWh DC charger. A 7kWh AC home charger will take about seven hours.

The compact SUV has a claimed range of up to 263km.Source:Supplied

MG plans to sell about 3000 ZS EVs in Australia during 2021 as the company strives to increase the technology’s acceptance.

MG Australia boss, Peter Ciao, said, “We are making a commitment that each electric vehicle sold by MG locally will offer value that encourages mainstream adoption. MG wants to make zero-emission motoring add up for the first time for customers locally. An attainable electric vehicle is the first step in creating demand in the market which will lead to better infrastructure, something that MG Motor is a proud champion of.”

MG Australia expects to sell about 3000 in 2021.Source:Supplied

The ZS EV isn’t just about environmental credentials, it is also packed with safety and luxury features.

Families will appreciate the extensive safety suite, which includes auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, radar cruise control and reversing camera with parking sensors.

There is plenty of active safety aids.Source:Supplied

Connectivity is taken care of via an eight-inch touchscreen that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The interior is well equipped.Source:Supplied

A massive panoramic sunroof covering 90 per cent of the car’s roof adds a touch of luxury, as do faux leather seats and interior trim with contrast stitching, along with chrome highlights throughout the cabin.

The MG ZS EV is now officially on sale in Australia and will be available for test drives towards the end of November at every MG dealership.