2024 MG ZS EV (Long Range) review: 0-100 & POV test drive

2024 MG ZS EV (Long Range) review: 0-100 & POV test drive. Our written review will be up on the website soon. Stay tuned: drivingenthusi...
2024 MG ZS Essence Long Range specifications:
115kW (156PS) / 280Nm, 72.6kWh battery
1-speed auto transmission with front-wheel drive
Claimed 0-100km/h: 8.5 seconds
Official range (WLTP): 440km
Weight: 1620kg
Boot space: 359L/1187L
Price: AU$46,990 (at time of upload)
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[@Video-co1eu]

This Zs has a hybrid version with a different dashboard and fascia look called mg vs it looks like this is not yet available in the aussie

[@tomhanauer6919]

I'm interested in where you got the idea the methadone been detuned for efficiency sake. I think you'll find the reality is simpler... The long-range has a lithium-ion battery and the standard range has a lfp battery. The design of these batteries leads to a slightly higher nominal voltage in the lfp. Both cars are limited to the same maximum current, and as power is a function of Volts and current, the lfp version outputs more power.... just not for as long😊

[@joseperezmurillo5545]

Good car for me and my family❤

[@RenatoSiciliano-c3f]

Complimenti per il video. Auto perfetta 👍🏻

[@mama--rua]

Thanks for the straight forward, informative video, there were so many silly ones I was glad to get the facts here.

[@kennethprocak5176]

Good review, sounds like honest car. Considering how tall cars have gotten, shouldn’t be encouraging driving to quickly round bends, that why so many end up on their roofs these days.

[@FéargalO]

Is this monument silver colour?

[@ytyndale3643]

Wow really 7.5 secs 0-100? For a car weighing 1620kgs and only putting out 154hp with 280nm almost seems impossible? Doesn't seem to equate.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yep, I was surprised as well. I did 5 runs with the Vbox and all results were similar.

[@brianbellomo9389]

It seems fine to me. Don’t forget the biggest factor. EV’s produce their full torque from take off, no need to wind up like a combustion engine.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

@@brianbellomo9389 Good point. I guess the official claim is 8.5s, which is what makes it surprising.

[@harukinzaphod]

Electric motor, torque available from pretty much zero rpm. It equates to around a 2.5L or 2.8L NA petrol motor for torque but the torque of such an engine isn't until 3000 rpm or higher.

[@ytyndale3643]

Well riddle me this one, the Honda ZRV hybrid weighing 80kgs less but has 30 more hp and 35 more nm is slower than this car to 100km/hr? Maybe there's something wrong with your vbox? lol

[@mingmasherpa5089]

My mom bought this car and its quite nice.

[@iggynor5007]

Will this be suitable for courier work?

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

440km is pretty good for this class. How many kms do you do per day?

[@iggynor5007]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia 350km, but following your video from last week I'm a bit worried about the battery cost

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

@@iggynor5007 If you keep it within the warranty period it could work out well for courier work. The boot isn't that big though, if you're hauling large items etc.

[@MagnusMarcellus]

@@iggynor5007Have this car but an old version 2023. It has 340km range for one single charge. Have been using it for one year and after 45000km driven now when I charge the battery upto 100 percent the total range I get is 338 Km..

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Tyres make a huge difference.

[@perspecds]

Well, it looks exactly like Hyundai Tucson 2012 😂 Very outdated design....

[@mrkring1526]

Still overpriced

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Agree. But for current EV prices, it is one of the cheaper models. That doesn't make it fair but if you really want an EV etc...

[@aerotuc]

DONT BE DELUSIONAL.EVS will be great practice within reason in (150=200 years) half the practicality and performance and range of a REAL car.

[@mama--rua]

Real cars are causing too much damage to the environment you're delusional to not consider cleaner transport.