entry level MG ZS EV Stimulation will discontinue local production later this year, when the brand gives way to an all-new model Grade 4 electric hatchback.
Formerly MG’s most affordable electric vehicle in Australia, MG Motor Australia and New Zealand boss Peter Ciao has confirmed via a press release that the $43,990 ZS EV Excite will removed “to make room” for the new 51kWh MG 4 Excite, which will be prices from $38,990 plus on-road costs and become our country’s most affordable EV.
auto expert understand that the entry-level electric SUV is still in good stock with further shipments being shipped, so it may be a while before customers get to the final units.
MG will continue to offer Essence and Long Range versions of the ZS EV, priced from $47,990 and $55,990 respectively, the latter being a recent addition to the lineup with a 72kWh battery and range. WLTP is 440km – an increase of 12kWh and 120km on the EV Standard Range equivalent ZS.
To save $4000 over Essence specs, the ZS EV Excite retains the same 130kW/280Nm front-mounted electric motor and 50kWh battery pack with 320km range, but removes features like faux leather trim. , panoramic glass sunroof, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, as well as rain-sensing wipers.
The entry-level Excite joined the range as part of an upgraded lineup late last year, at the time claiming the title of Australia’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV) and surpassing BYD Atto 3.
Despite offering a cheaper starting price, the MG ZS EV hasn’t been able to match Atto 3 sales in Australia, reaching 916 units in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 2098 registrations compared to the previous year. with the same period as the arch-rival.
It even lags behind Tesla, who leads with 3 . sample (10,117 YTD units as of May 30) and Model Y (8442 YTDs) are the two leading electric vehicle nameplates in the country.
Replacing the ZS EV Excite as MG’s most affordable electric product from August is the new 51kWh MG 4 Excite, which boasts more power (125kW v 120kW), better performance (0-100) in 7.7sv 8.2s) and a longer WLTP range (350km v 320km) for less money ($38,990 vs $43,990).
The base MG 4 also places its electric motor on the rear axle compared to the ZS EV’s FWD setup and offers up to 88kW of DC charging over the ZS EV’s 80kW claim – read more This.
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