A longer range Electric SUV MG ZS on the way to Australia.
UPDATE, 03/10/2023 – New ZS EV Long Range already priced for Australia. We have updated this article and pulled it forward.
This Long Range ZS EV comes with a 72kWh battery and the announced 440 km WLTP driving range – compared to the 50 kWh battery and 320 km range for the ZS EV Standard Range.
It costs $55,990 in advance on road expenses. MG says it will land and be available for purchase in April.
It costs more than the Standard Range, which currently costs $46,195 to $49,130 drive-away (depending on state) for the Excite version and $49,195 to $52,518 drive-in for the Excite version. with the Essence version.
MG Australia says its dealers have received numerous requests for the longer range model since the base model was updated in September 2022.
The ZS EV Long Range has a 72.6kWh battery (68kWh usable) and the slightly skewed front-drive motor produces 115kW (versus 130kW). As a result, its 0-100 km/h sprint is two-tenths slower at 8.2 seconds.
Its efficiency is 17.8kWh per 100km, compared to 17.3kW per 100km for the standard range.
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After MG Australia offers the ZS EV Standard Range and Long Range models, it will turn its attention to the all-new MG 4 rear-wheel drive hatch, which will launch in the second half of 2023.
It is expected to cost less than the ZS EV, based on its overseas location relative to the crossover.
That means that by the end of 2023, the Chinese brand will sell many electric vehicle options priced below Limited discounts available in Australian states and territoriesand are also priced below the corporate buyer benefit tax-free limit.
MG Motor Australia chief executive Peter Ciao said the company was keen to “continue to provide the best possible driving experience and make electric vehicles more accessible to all Australians”.
“… We know this model will satisfy the needs and desires of many people in Australia and New Zealand as well as in other markets around the world.
“The MG4 is the first MG based on our EV-only MSP (Modular Scalable Platform). The introduction of our electric-only platform signals our unwavering commitment to ‘Responsibility’ and our intent towards an electric vehicle future.
“We listened to customer feedback and quickly followed the arrival of the long-range ZS EV with a larger 72kW battery pack and 440km range to Australia.”
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