MG ZS EV Long Range 2021

Starting price: €39,990

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

MG ZS EV Long Range 2021 fits the role of a FWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, home charging and family use. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 440 km official, but also about 337 km mixed and 252 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 29 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 35 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, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

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

Range reality

Official WLTP range
440 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
337 km
Cold highway estimate
252 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-103 km / -23%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 10 h 29 min
Fast charging
10-80% 35 min (est.)
10-80% range added
238 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
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating
City - Mild Weather441 km
City - Cold Weather271 km
Highway - Mild Weather324 km
Highway - Cold Weather252 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 Capacity72.6 kWh
Usable Capacity68.3 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 Power7.4 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)10 h 29 min
Charge Speed (mild)40 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power (max)94 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)82 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)35 min
Charge Speed (mild)450 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)320 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 ~10h 30m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW33h 45m11 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW21h18 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW10h 30m36 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A7.4 kW10h 30m36 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A7.4 kW10h 30m36 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~35 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.57 min273 km/h
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector82 kW avg.35 min448 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.

Acceleration8.4 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed175 km/h
Total Power115 kW (156 PS)
Total Torque280 Nm
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedYes
Max. Output Power2.2 kW
Exterior Outlet(s)1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s)No Data

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)337 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)20.1 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.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range440 km
Rated Consumption17.8 kWh/100 km
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Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data
Child OccupantNo Data
Rating YearNo Data
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data
Safety AssistNo Data
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Length4323 mm
Width1809 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1649 mm
Wheelbase2581 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1695 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2070 kg
Max. Payload450 kg
Cargo Volume448 L
Cargo Volume Max1166 L
Cargo Volume Frunk0 L
Roof Load75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked500 kg
Towing Weight Braked500 kg
Vertical Load Max50 kg
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Price€39,990
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.