Rumour: MG eZS electric SUV to be launched by end-2019

According to a media report, MG plans to launch the eZS electric SUV in India by the end of 2019. 250 units are expected to be imported as completely built units (CBU) from Shanghai.

The MG eZS is expected to be based on the MG ZS. Reports suggest that it could be powered by a 52.5 kWh lithium-ion battery that has a claimed range of 350-400 km on a single charge. It will take around 8 hours to recharge the battery to its full capacity using a wall charger.

While initially, MG plans to import the eZS, the company could start local assembly in the future. It is reportedly targeting 75% localization, which could bring down the cost of the vehicle significantly. 

In October 2018, MG had announced that its second offering for India would be an electric SUV. In the wake of this announcement, the Roewe ERX5 electric SUV was spotted testing in India, indicating that the carmaker was evaluating it for the Indian market. In the meantime, MG was gearing up to launch the Hector - a Baojun 530-based SUV, which will be launched later this year.

Source: Overdrive