Global EV Comparison: MG ZS EV Gen 1 vs Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range
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General Info
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €42640. The MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €12145 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | MG ZS EV Gen 1 | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2021 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Indonesia, India | Czech Republic, India, South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €42640 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €12145 | €32989 |
| GCC Score | 5.1 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021).
| Property | MG ZS EV Gen 1 | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 322 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 263 km | 377 km |
| Range (GCC) | 237 km | 313 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 44.5 kWh | 51 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 42.5 kWh | 48.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.58 km/kWh | 6.47 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 6.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 76 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) maxes out at 75 kW.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | MG ZS EV Gen 1 | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 76 kW | 75 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.7 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | MG ZS EV Gen 1 | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 105 kW | 99 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 141 hp | 133 hp |
| Motor Torque | 353 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 s | 8.8 s |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
The MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…).
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | MG ZS EV Gen 1 | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4313 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2100 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1809 mm | 1825 mm |
| Height | 1644 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2660 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…), but the MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021) doesn’t have one.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 300 kg, whereas the MG ZS EV Gen 1 (2019-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | MG ZS EV Gen 1 | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1566 kg | 1690 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 448 l | 466 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1300 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 27 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 300 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.9 | 6.2 |
