The facelift model of MG ZS EV has been revealed, battery capacity and range have been improved

The new 72kWh long-range battery pack claims a WLTP range of 439 kilometers.

 

Highlights

. MG has given cosmetic updates to the facelift ZS Electric from Astor.

. In this, instead of the front grille, a body-colored front panel has been given.

. The new ZS EV will be available with 51kWh and 72kWh battery packs, compared to a 44.5 kWh battery pack in the current model.

. Its interior has also been updated. A digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car technology have also been added to the cabin.

. The new ZS EV can be launched in India by mid 22nd.

MG Motors has taken the wraps off the facelift ZS Electric in the UK. Along with making some cosmetic updates, the company has also made its battery capacity much better than before, which has also improved its range. Its 72kWh battery pack version will be launched in the UK in November this year, while in 2022 it will also include the option of a 51kWh battery pack.

Here's a comparison of the new ZS Electric battery with the current model:-

	New ZS EV	Outgoing ZS EV
Battery	72kWh/51kWh	44.5kWh
Claimed WLTP range	439km/309km	262km

Range improvement is considered one of the most important updates in any electric car update and MG has given it the utmost attention. The new ZS EV supports DC rapid charging of 76kW. Apart from this, its 7kW AC fast-charging system is also very good, which can charge its battery from 0 to 100 percent in 10.5 hours. 

 

Now let's talk about its design... The design of the facelift ZS Electric is similar to the facelift ZS petrol (Astor in India). Since it is an electric car, instead of the front grille the body color panel (in pattern finish) has been given where the charging port has been fitted. The front panel of the pre-facelift ZS EV was less noticeable because it was designed to seem like a traditional grille. The air dam of the new ZS is also of a different design. It is divided into two sections, the middle section is for the radar of ADAS.

The rear of the new ZS Electric is similar to the Astor. Updated bumpers and taillamps have been given in it. The design of the skid plate given at the bottom of the rear bumper is also quite good.

The feature list of the facelifted ZS Electric remains the same as that of the petrol version which includes a digital instrument cluster, a new 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a new climate control panel, and MG's iSmart connected car technology. Robot-type personal AI assistant of the Astor has not been given in it.

MG has not revealed the power output of the facelift electric model. At the same time, the electric motor in its current model generates a power of 143 Ps and torque of 260 Nm. This is a front-wheel-drive car. We believe that the performance of the facelift model can be better than this. 

The pre-facelift model of the MG ZS Electric is available for sale in India. It is powered by a 44.5kWh battery pack with an ARAI range of 419 kms on a single charge. In such a situation, the 51kWh battery pack variant of the facelift ZS Electric can have an ARAI range of more than 500km. Similarly, its 72kWh variant can have a range of more than 600 kms. On the other hand, its range on road can be equal to the WLTP range, which has been given above.

The facelift version of the MG ZS Electric can be launched in India in the middle of 2022. Its current model has priced between Rs 20.99 lakh and Rs 24.18 lakh (ex-showroom). The price of its updated model can be higher than this. In India, the ZS EV primarily competes with the Hyundai Kona Electric, but the Tata Nexon EV is a smaller and more affordable alternative.