Prices and specification announced for refreshed MG ZS EV

The new MG ZS EV arrives in dealerships this month, priced from £28,495 on-the-road (after Plug-in Car Grant).

Available with a larger 72kWh Long Range battery, it delivers a range of up to 273 miles (WLTP combined cycle), a substantial increase over the outgoing model, which has a combined range of 163 miles.

Charging status is now readily viewed on the four stage indicator LEDs inside the charging port. The combination Type 2 and CCS charger provides up to 7kW fast charging using the on-board AC charger, or up to 76kW DC rapid charging (depending on climatic conditions). This means the Long Range 72kWh battery can be charged from 0-100% in 10½ hours on a standard 7kW charger, or as little as 42 minutes on a 100kW rapid charger. With Vehicle-to-Load capability now available as standard, you can even charge or power other external equipment, for example, an electric bike, using an accessory charging cable.

Every New MG ZS EV also comes with the MG iSMART connectivity system, which offers connection via a smartphone app. Many vehicle functions can be controlled via the app, including vehicle status, battery charge level, if the car is locked or unlocked, or the alarm has been triggered. Owners will benefit from new convenience features in the app to remotely lock and unlock the car, set the air conditioning and heating, and activate the windscreen demister when required. Owners will have access to view their charging statistics, stop and start a charge, and schedule charging to optimise lower rate energy.

At the heart of the infotainment system is a 10.1-inch tablet-style touchscreen, with new graphics and improved functionality. The new model also gets a new digital instrument cluster and wireless phone charging.

The New ZS EV also sees the first over the air (OTA) software updates from MG. Owners will receive any new software updates, including new features and improvements, through iSMART at the touch of a button, rather than visiting their local dealership. In addition, and another first for MG, customers will no longer get a printed owners manual. It will now be accessible through the iSMART system, thus saving paper and printing costs and ensuring that the most up to date information is readily available.

The entry level ZS EV will be the well-equipped SE, priced at £28,495 (after PiCG) on-the-road. The SE is competitively equipped, with automatic air conditioning, bi-function LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and push-button start, vehicle-to-load charging, 360o parking camera, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, sat nav, iSMART and multiple USB charging points.

The Trophy model, priced at £30,995 (after PiCG), adds a stunning panoramic ‘Sky Roof’ and leather-style seats, along with more convenience options such as roof rails, heated front seats, electric driver’s seat adjustment, rain-sensing wipers and wireless phone charging.

Bringing the highest level of technology is the Trophy Connect, which adds iSMART with live services (weather, traffic and Amazon Prime). The Trophy Connect is priced at £31,495 after PiCG.

All ZS EVs benefit from just 1% benefit-in-kind P11D values for company car users until April 2022, and only 2% BiK thereafter for the 2022/23 tax year.

The New MG ZS EV will be offered in five colours including bold Battersea Blue, which is new to the range. Other colours in the lie-up are Arctic White, Black Pearl, , Monument Silver and Dynamic Red.