Video Summary
The MG ZS EV Long Range is fully electric with a front motor that drives the front wheels.It produces 115 kilowatts of power and 280 Newton-meters of torque, the same power as the petrol version but with more torque, so it accelerates faster.
It can go from 0 to 100 in 8.5 seconds.
The Long Range version has a bigger 72.66-kilowatt-hour battery; the regular version has a 51.1-kilowatt-hour battery.
The Long Range car can travel 440 kilometers on a full charge, around 120 kilometers more than the regular car, which goes 320 kilometers.
It uses a CCS Type 2 charger.
It can be plugged into a household power point, but this takes a very long time to charge, or it can be taken to a public fast charger of 50 kilowatts.
This will charge it from 0 to 80% in an hour.
It lists for $55,990, around $11,000 more than the regular ZS EV in the Essence grade, but gets all the same features as the Essence grade.
It comes standard with:
LED headlights and running lights
17-inch alloy wheels with covers
Proximity unlocking
Roof rails
Rear spoiler
Panoramic sunroof
Polyurethane and PVC seats
10.1-inch media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The battery status can be viewed from the screen.
Climate control, phone, and media are all accessed through the screen.
Physical buttons are included for volume, temperature, and fan speed.
There’s also a 360-degree camera, though the picture is murky.
It has a digital driver display, push-button start, and wireless phone charger.
The car is practical with good leg room and large door pockets.
It has directional events in the back, and two USB ports, but no powered tailgate.
At 4.3 meters long, it is easy to park.
The interior looks good, but the materials don't feel as good.
Carbon-fiber-weave dash is not real carbon fiber.
The synthetic leather seats feel a bit rubbery.
There are some ergonomic issues, such as the high center console.
The steering lacks telescopic reach.
It's smooth and silent but has lumpy steering.
Because there are no gears to shift, one puts a foot down and accelerates away in a smooth movement.
There doesn't appear to be a warning sound at low speeds.
Range is maintained in the city due to battery recharging on the off-pedal.
The warranty is seven years/unlimited kilometers for both the vehicle and the battery.
Service intervals are every 40,000 kilometers or 24 months.
The car gets a 7.9/10.
