India-spec MG ZS EV unveiled

MG has unveiled the India-spec ZS EV. Initially, the electric SUV will be sold in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Ahmedabad.

The MG ZS EV is based on the MG ZS SUV. It can seat up to 5 people and comes with an electric motor that has an output of 141 BHP and 353 Nm. It is powered by a 44.5 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that offers a claimed maximum range of 340 km on a single charge. According to MG, the battery can be recharged to 80% of its capacity within 50 minutes using a 50 kW DC fast charger. A 7.4 kW AC home charger can recharge the battery in 6-8 hours. The car comes with three driving modes with three levels of regenerative braking.

The ZS EV will be offered with the iSmart EV 2.0 infotainment system. It comes with a SIM card and has features such as real-time maps, charging station locator from TomTom, CO2 saver that displays the amount of CO2 saved in real-time, Gaana and Accuweather apps. The infotainment system can also connect to a Wi-Fi network or a mobile hotspot. The ZS EV is also equipped with a PM 2.5 air filter.

The MG ZS EV will be built at MG's Halol plant in Gujarat. Production will commence in December 2019.