Global EV Comparison: Nissan Leaf 52 kWh vs MG ZS EV Standard Range

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €33990. Although the Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Nissan Leaf 52 kWh MG ZS EV Standard Range
Years of Production 2025-… 2021-…
Current Status Announced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan, UK, USA China, Indonesia, India
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €33990
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €13750
GCC Score 5.6 5.3

Range and Efficiency

The Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…).

Property Nissan Leaf 52 kWh MG ZS EV Standard Range
Range (EPA) 402 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 320 km
Range (GCC) 382 km 272 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 52 kWh 51.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 49.4 kWh 49 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 12.9 kWh/100 km 18 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.73 km/kWh 5.55 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.1 5.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) maxes out at 75 kW.

The Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Nissan Leaf 52 kWh MG ZS EV Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 75 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.6 3.8

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Nissan Leaf 52 kWh MG ZS EV Standard Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 130 kW 130 kW
Motor Power (hp) 174 hp 174 hp
Motor Torque 345 Nm 280 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.5 s 8.6 s
Top Speed 144 km/h 175 km/h
Performance Score 3.3 3.4

Dimensions

The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…).

The Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Nissan Leaf 52 kWh MG ZS EV Standard Range
Length 4405 mm 4323 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2099 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1810 mm 1809 mm
Height 1557 mm 1649 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2581 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The MG ZS EV Standard Range (2021-…) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the Nissan Leaf 52 kWh (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Nissan Leaf 52 kWh MG ZS EV Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1794 kg 1645 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 565 l 448 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1573 l 1166 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.8 6.3
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