2023 MG ZS EV Essence Pricing and Spec

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    Overview

    The 2023 MG ZS EV Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 6th July 2023. The MG ZS EV is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $44,990 before on-road costs.

    This MG ZS EV uses a fully electric engine.

    The MG ZS EV measures 1649mm (64.9 inches) in height, 4323mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2585mm (101.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1610kg (3549.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The ZS EV Essence comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 40,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2023 MG ZS EV Essence has a 161mm ground clearance with a 500kg braked and 500kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    71.43 - 82.8 kW/t
    56.29 kW/t
    135.76 kW/t
    Boot Space
    359 litres
    85 litres
    551 litres
    Price
    $39,990 - $55,990
    $21,490
    $64,000
    Warranty (Years)
    7 - 10 years
    5 years
    15 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    250,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    6 years
    Service Interval
    24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,060 kg
    1,330 kg
    2,430 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    500 kg
    400 kg
    2,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    19°
    14.8°
    37°
    Departure Angle
    29°
    20.3°
    49°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    161 mm
    125 mm
    225 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    51 - 72.6 kWh
    0.2 kWh
    72.6 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    11 kW
    3.6 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    92 kW
    18 kW
    100 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    320 - 440 km
    1 km
    556.99 km

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    Dimensions

    4,323 mm
    1,809 mm
    in mirror: 1,809 mm
    1,649 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,323 mm
    Overall Width1,809 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)1,809 mm
    Overall Height1,649 mm
    Wheelbase2,585 mm
    Turning Circle11,200 mm
    Load Capacity450 mm

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    Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes

    Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

    Mobile Integration

    Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes

    Mobile Integration Android Auto: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice

    Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen

    Navigational Systems Screen Size In: 10.10

    Parking Assistance

    Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear

    Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display

    Parking Distance System

    Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear

    Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Parking Distance System Front Location: Front

    Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera

    Parking Distance System Side Location: Side

    Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet12v

    Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front

    Smart Card Smart Key

    Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes

    Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes

    Usb Charging Port

    Usb Charging Port Front Location: Front

    Usb Charging Port Front Number: 1

    Vanity Mirror

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger

    Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver

    Electrical System

    Electrical System Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: ZEV

    Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 0

    Energy Recuperation

    Energy Recuperation Single Pedal Driving: yes

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Electric

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric

    Charging Connector

    Charging Connector Ccs Combo Type: Ccs (Combo)

    Charging Connector Ccs Combo Charging Socket Dc1: yes

    Charging Connector Ccs Combo Location Of Dc1 Socket: Front

    Charging Information

    Charging Information Mode2 Scenario: Mode 2

    Charging Information Mode3 Scenario: Mode 3

    Charging Information Mode2 Voltage: 220

    Charging Information Mode4 Scenario: Mode 4

    Charging Information Mode3 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00

    Charging Information Mode2 Amps: 10

    Charging Information Mode4 Duration: 0.54

    Charging Information Mode3 State Of Charge Ends At: 100

    Charging Information Mode2 Duration: 8.00

    Charging Information Mode3 State Of Charge Starts At: 0

    Charging Information Mode4 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 92.00

    Charging Information Mode2 State Of Charge Ends At: 100

    Charging Information Mode2 State Of Charge Starts At: 0

    Charging Information Mode4 State Of Charge Starts At: 5

    Charging Information Mode4 State Of Charge Ends At: 80

    Charging Information Mode3 Amps: 32

    Charging Information Mode2 Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00

    Charging Information Mode4 Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 92.00

    Charging Information Mode3 Voltage: 220

    Electric Driven Wheels

    Electric Driven Wheels: Front

    Electric Motor

    Electric Motor1 Motor Number: 1

    Electric Motor1 Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous

    Electric Motor1 Max Torque Motor Nm: 280

    Electric Motor1 Power Output Motor Hp Ps: 176.8

    Electric Motor1 Power Output Motor Kw: 130.0

    Electric Power Source

    Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion

    Electric Power Source High Power Charger: yes

    Electric Power Source Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour: 51.00

    Electric Power Source Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes

    Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 11.0

    Electric Power Source Range Km: 320.00

    Electric Power Source Range Miles: 198.84

    Electric Power Source Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour: 50.30

    V2l Charging

    V2l Charging Number Of Outlets: 1

    Computer

    Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Display Screen

    Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Location: Dashboard Centre 1

    Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size Inch: 10.10

    Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Touch Screen: yes

    Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Location: Instrument Cluster 1

    Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size Inch: 7.00

    Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Orientation: Fixed

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Performance

    Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.2

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 185

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 115

    Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only Km H: 185

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 130

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 177

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 353

    Power Measurement Standard: SAE

    Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

    Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 130

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps Electric Motor: 177

    Power Maximum Torque Nm Electric Motor: 353

    Power Consumption

    Power Consumption Combined Kwh100km: 17.7

    Power Consumption Combined Wh Mile: 285

    Power Consumption Combined Wh Km: 177

    Power Consumption Combined Kwh100 Miles: 28.5

    Power Consumption Combined Km Kwh: 0.2

    Power Consumption Combined Miles Kwh: 0.3

    Power Consumption Combined Kwh Km: 0.5

    Power Consumption Combined Kwh Mile: 0.3

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Front

    Drive Descent Control System: yes

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Automatic

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1

    Transmission Description: Automatic

    Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor

    Disc Brakes

    Disc Brakes Number Of: 4

    Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2

    Power Steering

    Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Power Steering Variable Rack: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

    Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes

    Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes

    Suspension

    Suspension Rear Location: Rear

    Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Front Location: Front

    Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Suspension Front Type: Strut

    Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam

    Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Tire Front Location: Front

    Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215

    Wheels Tire Front Width: 215

    Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55

    Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H

    Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H

    Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer

    Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer

    Wheels

    Wheels Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Front Location: Front

    Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17

    Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17

    Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5

    Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5

    Wheels Rear Two Tone: yes

    Wheels Front Two Tone: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 359

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 12.7

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 41.9

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1187

    Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own

    Cargo Capacity Frunk Capacity Cuft: 0.0

    Cargo Capacity Frunk Capacity L: 0

    External Dimensions

    External Dimensions Overall Height In: 64.9

    External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1649

    External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2585

    External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.8

    External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.2

    External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1809

    External Dimensions Overall Length In: 170.2

    External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4323

    External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1539

    External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.6

    External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1526

    External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.1

    External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11200

    External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.7

    External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 161

    External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 6.3

    External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror In: 71.2

    External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror Mm: 1809

    Ramp Angles

    Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 19.0

    Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 29.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV

    Local Body Type: SUV

    Platform Code: 5

    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Spoiler Roof Location: Roof

    Doors

    Doors Passenger Location: Passenger

    Doors Driver Location: Driver

    Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged

    Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged

    Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger

    Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged

    Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver

    Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes

    Headlight Control Auto Highbeam: yes

    Headlights

    Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED

    Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: LED

    Led Lights

    Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights

    Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights

    Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam

    Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam

    Led Lights Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights

    Paint

    External Color: Black

    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Front Location: Front

    Sunroof Front Type: Glass

    Sunroof Front Operation: Electric

    Door Mirrors Cameras

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes

    Power Windows

    Power Windows Front Location: Front

    Power Windows Rear Location: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3549

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1610

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 500

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1102

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 500

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1102

    Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2060

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4542

    Tare Weight Kg: 1610

    Audio System

    System Radio Type: FM

    System Digital Radio: yes

    System Touch Screen: yes

    Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices

    Connection External Usb Front: yes

    Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 0

    Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1

    Remote Audio Controls

    Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6

    Speaker Brand Name: Other

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible

    Luxury Trim

    Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look

    Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black

    Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather

    Airbags

    Number Of Airbags: 6

    Autonomous Drive

    Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation

    Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control: yes

    Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response: yes

    Front Airbag

    Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver

    Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3

    Lane Departure Warning

    Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes

    Overtaking Sensor

    Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal: yes

    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor

    Rear Seat Belts

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre

    Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Side Airbag Front Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Driver Location: Driver

    Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes

    Front Seat Driver Heated: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3

    Front Seat Driver Height Type: Electric

    Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Electric

    Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual

    Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Electric

    Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual

    Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

    Seating

    Seating Capacity: 5

    Seating Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Type: Semi-Auto

    Ventilation System

    Ventilation System Touch Screen Controls: yes

    Ventilation System Electric Heater: yes

    Power Locks

    Power Locks Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Intermediate Service Distance Km: 40000

    Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 24855

    Intermediate Service Period Months: 24

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