MG ZS EV Essence
The MG ZS EV Essence is priced at ₹20,74,600 ex-showroom and delivers about 339 km of real-world range (74% of its 461 km ARAI claim). Charging: 0-100% in ~8.5-9h on 7.4kW AC; 0-80% in ~60 min on 50kW DC (CCS2). Specs are sourced from official listings, as of July 2026.
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₹20,74,600 (ex-showroom)
sourced from official listings · sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify
Range at a glance
Real-world range is about 26% lower than the ARAI-certified figure.
What is the real-world range of the MG ZS EV Essence?
The MG ZS EV Essence delivers a real-world range of approximately 339 km on a full charge, based on field testing rather than lab conditions. Its ARAI-claimed range is 461 km, so real-world range runs about 26% lower than the certified figure.
How much does the MG ZS EV Essence cost?
The MG ZS EV Essence is priced at ₹20,74,600 ex-showroom in India (as of 2026-07-18). This excludes RTO registration, insurance, and any state EV subsidy; on-road price varies by state.
How long does the MG ZS EV Essence take to charge?
The MG ZS EV Essence takes approximately 9 hours to charge from a standard home charger. It uses a 50.3 kWh battery.
Full specifications
| ARAI range | 461 km |
|---|---|
| Real-world range | 339 km |
| Model Family | mg-zs-ev |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Battery | 50.3 kWh |
| Charging time | 9 hr |
| Charging Note | 0-100% in ~8.5-9h on 7.4kW AC; 0-80% in ~60 min on 50kW DC (CCS2) |
| Motor power | 130 kW |
| Real World Range Source | https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/mg-zs-ev-real-world-range-tested-explained-424521 |
| Image Url | /images/cars/mg-zs-ev.jpg |
| Image Credit | Image: MG Motor India |
Subsidy: EVs attract a 5% GST rate, versus 28% plus cess on comparable petrol vehicles.
Pros
- 461 km certified range from the 50.3 kWh pack suits intercity use
- Strong 176.75 PS / 280 Nm output, 0-100 in about 8.5s
- Level-2 ADAS available on the top Essence trim
- CCS DC fast charging supported (0-80% in ~60 min on 50 kW)
Cons
- DC charging tops out around 50 kW, slower than newer rivals
- Pricier entry point than the Windsor for similar space
- Design is a familiar facelift rather than all-new
On-road price in your city
- Ex-showroom₹20,74,600
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹72,611
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
Estimate as of July 2026. Includes ex-showroom, road tax, registration and an insurance estimate, less any state EV subsidy; excludes dealer handling. Delhi EV Policy: road tax and registration waived for EVs; e-2W get up to a ₹30,000 purchase subsidy (ex-factory up to ₹2.25 lakh). No direct cash subsidy for e-cars. source.
On-road price by city: Delhi · Bengaluru · Mumbai · Pune · Hyderabad · Chennai
Cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the MG ZS EV Essence costs about ₹1,424/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹84,869/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,424 | ₹17,331 | ₹86,655 |
| You save | ₹6,976 | ₹84,869 | ₹4,24,345 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6.7 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
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Verification: sourced - sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify