MG launches ZS EV 2021 with a 419 KM certified range

MG Motor India has launched the new ZS EV 2021. Key details and what has changed from the last year’s model –

1. A new 44.5 kWh Hi-Tech battery and a certified range of 419 Km (the 2020 model also has a 44.5 kWh battery pack but a lower range of 340 km). With the new model, users can get 300-400 KM range in most situations, claims MG.

2. ZS EV 2021 comes equipped with new 215/55/R17 tyres.

3. The vehicle and battery-pack ground clearances have been increased to 177 mm and 205 mm respectively.

4. Available for bookings in 31 cities. The car was initially launched in 5 cities in January 2020.

5. Rest of the specifications – power (143 PS), torque (350 Nm) and acceleration (0 to 100 kmph in 8.5 seconds) remain as is.

MG provides a 5-year warranty for unlimited KMs, 8yrs / 1.5 lac KM warranty on the Battery Pack system, Roadside Assistance for 5 years, and 5 Labour-free Services.

Available in 2 variants. Excite priced at INR 20.99 lakhs and Exclusive priced at INR 24.00 lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

MG has introduced the ‘EcoTree Challenge’ during the launch event, wherein ZS EV owners can participate in the ecological initiative and track their CO₂ savings and national ranking in real-time. 

MG’s ecosystem partners for the ZS EV Include:

1	eCharge Bays	One-stop solution for home charging Installation
2	Exicom	End of lifecycle battery storage and EV Charging infrastructure
3	Fortum Charge & Drive	Provides DC Fast Charging Infrastructure
4	Tata Power	Provides DC Fast Charging Infrastructure
5	Umicore	A Sustainable solution for EV end of life battery Recycling
6	Delta	AC Charging infrastructure for Homes/Offices
7	TES-AMM	A Sustainable solution for EV end of life battery Recycling
8	SIAPM	HybridPack Drive power modules to manage the electric energy flow
9	CATL	Global leading battery Manufacturer
10	UAES Bosch	Provides core electronics components