MG ZS EV 2019

Starting price: €30,985

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

MG ZS EV 2019 makes the most sense as a FWD electric SUV built around compact daily use rather than frequent highway travel. The range story is the difference between 263 km official, about 201 km in mixed use and about 151 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 7 h 19 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 34 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 448-1166 L cargo and 7 years / 150,000 km battery warranty. The official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatThe official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
263 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
201 km
Cold highway estimate
151 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-62 km / -24%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 7 h 19 min
Fast charging
10-80% 34 min (est.)
10-80% range added
142 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
448-1166 L
Battery warranty
7 years / 150,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
None of the tracked key fields
City - Mild Weather262 km
City - Cold Weather163 km
Highway - Mild Weather193 km
Highway - Cold Weather151 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity44.5 kWh
Usable Capacity42.5 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period7 years
Warranty Mileage150000 km
Cathode MaterialNCM

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power6.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)7 h 19 min
Charge Speed (mild)30 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)20 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power (max)76 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)53 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)34 min
Charge Speed (mild)280 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)200 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~7h 20m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW21h11 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW13h 5m17 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A6.6 kW7h 20m30 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A6.6 kW7h 20m30 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A6.6 kW7h 20m30 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~34 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.36 min261 km/h
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector53 kW avg.34 min277 km/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration8.2 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed140 km/h
Total Power105 kW (143 PS)
Total Torque353 Nm
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)201 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)21 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

NEDC Real Range

Range335 km
Vehicle Consumption12.7 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range263 km
Rated Consumption18.6 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating5/5
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant85%
Rating Year2019
Vulnerable Road Users64%
Safety Assist70%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length4314 mm
Width1809 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1644 mm
Wheelbase2585 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1566 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)1966 kg
Max. Payload475 kg
Cargo Volume448 L
Cargo Volume Max1166 L
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof Load75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight Unbraked0 kg
Towing Weight Braked0 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€30,985
Seats5 people
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle11.2 m
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpNo
HP Standard Equipment-

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.