Better than a BYD Atto 3? (MG ZS EV Long Range 2023 Review)

[@chasingcars]

Quite hard to recommend the ZS EV. Quite easy to recommend the MG4. Do you agree?

[@chasingcars]

Trying to get my hands on a base Model 3 to review so I can answer you truthfully. The last Model 3 I reviewed on the channel (you can watch) was pretty firm (on 19s) and the black vinyl interior was horrible in warm weather. Lots of upsides to the car though. Would like to check in again.

[@rexthesheep]

Yep, totally agree. Next to the BYD Atto 3 and MG's own MG 4, i think the MG ZS EV is seriously due for an update.

[@dbedford1000]

@@rexthesheep The ZS is getting an update very soon on the new EV platform and with the MG4 pointed nose 👍😀

[@steshaw6510]

Would it change your mind to know that the MG ZS EV Excite MY23 model is now priced at $34,990 driveway?

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

I own a BYD atto 3 alongside a base/ RWD Tesla Model 3. The BYD *almost* keeps up with the Tesla in quality, especially when you consider the price difference. I don't see this car keeping up with that at all. The BYD Atto 3 funky interior is not for everyone, but it IS funky and plush. It's a comfortable place to be. Everything is soft touch, it has heated seats, plush ride quality, and a sunroof to boot. I think for most people the BYD is a better option. Cheaper and probably better overall. And purpose built EV platform. Turns out it's also got a better sprint than this MG. I even strongly think the BYD is a better buy than the Kia EV6 which I've tried because my brother bought it. Extremely expensive for not any better experience, and even some things missing, like no sunroof and no LFP chemistry, for almost twice the money. Atto 3 could be RWD or AWD and have better app integration, and better charging speeds for DC rapid charging on the road, but for the price, it’s an EXCELLENT town car. We take the Tesla away because it’s twice the charge speed and has access to Tesla chargers. As someone else said, if you're shopping over 60k, just get Tesla.

[@tpv59]

THANK YOU. GREAT comments. Thanks again Josh.

[@jeremymorrissy9144]

Everything mentioned is spot on. It should also be noted that the built in apps on the Atto 3 thus far are quite bare bones. But where it shines is the OS that BYD have chosen to use (Android). Side loading is possible and drastically increases the functionality of the Infotainment system. Way more usable and functional than any other infotainment in other cars.

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

@@jeremymorrissy9144 100%!

[@dbedford1000]

Mr Negative.. Please let’s all get real, the MG4 while a great drive is very bland inside and so low to get in and out of. The ZS EV is far better that the reviewer give credit for. The 60,000, (£30,000) is great value for an EV. We get 3.6 miles/kWhs out of ours and can only say although it’s the first EV we have owned, but not the first EV I have driven and found ride, and comfort to be very good. The car for the price is a great drive. Please don’t judge this car only on this review.

[@chasingcars]

I stand by my comments entirely. Sorry.

[@dbedford1000]

@@chasingcars eEeryone is entitled to their comments, no need for sorry. I just think you could take into account the market place this car was first released into a few years back before BYD stated shipping.

[@waynehobbs5175]

No regrets we got the Atto3 extended. Beautiful ride and materials etc feel premium.

[@AKA001]

MG4 is the best choice if you're shopping in the budget space. If you're spending 60k on a car. Go Tesla.

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

THIS. I have a BYD. They sell the most Electric cars next to Tesla and it’s obvious to me how far ahead Tesla is. People can’t really know until they try them all

[@AKA001]

@@JoshuaMcTackett Build Your Dreams.... enough said. The only car that looks better after spending 2 hours with fish wire removing decals....

[@narvuntien]

For some reason people want SUVs unfortunately. The Y is a lot more than a 3. I think Hyd/Kia are pretty good as well its their low volumes that is holding them back.

[@rc70ys]

💯 agree especially that MG4 for $40k

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

@@AKA001meh. I can live with the logo, even if it does feel like tacky Chinese English. That’s a surface level issue with the car. Much more important is how it is to live with and how well thought out the user experience is. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty good in BYD. Also not perfect, but almost perfect, is Tesla IMO. Everything is very clean and gets done in as minimal steps as possible

[@Mububban23]

Cars like this only make sense in the base spec as a cheap runabout. It simply can't justify that higher price. But is it fascinating watching a whole new category of vehicles emerging and evolving so quickly. Who knows where we'll be by 2030???

[@bertgroeneveld1]

In The Netherlands the MG ZS EV is still (the long range version) way cheaper then any of the car's mentioned. BYD Atto 3 is getting close now, but still over 5000 Euro's more expensive then the MG ZS EV Luxury Long Range (OK, they had a good deal this year)

[@Clove_Parma]

Another great review. Any word when we can expect a review of the MG4 Essence or long range?

[@tpv59]

This guy is FANTASTIC !!!! Just GREAT !

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 09/08/2023

[@james43307]

Tom: “I’ll share my opinion at the end of the video” Also Tom: _immediately starts dunking on an underwhelming refresh to an aging car_ 😂

[@emmanuelthomas6107]

Very honest review ❤❤❤

[@faradaycool4058]

Great review....With that huge sunroof and thin fabric cover, does heat radiate into the cabin driving under the sun, like the iX3?

[@foxtrot762]

They need to design a SUV thats not based on an ICE. MG4 is aweaome

[@paulmoy9736]

Might have been a reasonable review if he'd have stopped comparing it to an MG4 all the time. The 4 is a very low car and is very awkward to climb in and out of whereas the ZS is an easy car to get in to. I am on my second ZS and can't fault the car. The ride is superb, the power is more than lively enough, the interior is good if not better than a lot of cars on the market these days and the build quality is extremely strong. If I'd wanted an MG4 I would have looked at an MG4 review and not get one constantly rubbed in my face all the time I was supposed to be looking at an MG ZS review.

[@Freedo1234]

Nice car , I just bought one like it

[@henkkuik420]

i drive 2,5 year MG zs ,its a great car en now drive we a BYD 3 atto en this is a greater and better car also the range is better from 320 to 420 whit beter battery,s

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I’d like the MG brand to be introduced to the Romanian market.

[@the-quite-bit-out-aloud]

But what’s really the cost

[@c.s2001]

Any Hydrogen cars to test Chasing Cars?

[@Clove_Parma]

Gotta have hydrogen cars available to the mass market with refueling infrastructure for that lol

[@c.s2001]

@@Clove_Parma I know. My comment was just wishful thinking.

[@kodessa]

I'm kind of bummed that most EV's don't have a frunk like an M3.

[@Reddylion]

Nic ev.

[@supamario3055]

Here's hoping for a ZS4 AWD.

[@Cust0mBuilder]

"EVs are marching ahead in Australia" meanwhile the QLD government announced that energy companies will have the ability to disable at-home charging for Electric Vehicles during peak times to reduce the load on the grid. We literally don't have enough power for this.

[@Goatman-wl5nk]

Simply horrid. And they want $60k for it 😂😂 Great review as always Tom 👍👍

[@user-pd1ww3nk1g]

With the amount of technology out there available to China and other car markets these figures of up to and around 440km range is a bit of a joke especially when you attach a price tag of 40+K to it. It's like they don't want us to move forward with evolution. It's 2024 it should be by now a range of over 1000km with a full charge, they just have to keep us always depending on them.

[@DMT267]

Nice review Tom, but they rubbish. They are starting to show their true colours. Hopefully they'll improve over the years. Hyundai started out cheap and nasty, and look at them now.

[@philgorringe2802]

Still mass rental cars though

[@bernardcharlesworth9860]

In Europe you will see anti corrosion not good

[@slavihristozov9924]

That SUV is for people below 40kg. The console in the middle is taking way too much leg space. Extremely uncomfortable.

[@haymont78]

I'm sure if Tom was giving a rating out of 10 it would still be 7.5 even though he dumps on it😂

[@chasingcars]

Please, we’re not that other website.

[@ulfw]

Is just such an ugly car tho.

[@leedaq7767]

BYD or MG aren't they all from China? there are so many types of EV in Chineese market. Why are we only getting expeisve shitty ones?

[@johnlambert1744]

What makes you say BYD is shitty? They sell 100s of 1000s of cars in China, and their build quality is excellent. Their blade batteries are also world leading class (BYD started out making their own batteries I believe).

[@leedaq7767]

@@johnlambert1744i agree with you but we Aus market not getting same good version

[@Clove_Parma]

@@leedaq7767we’re only starting to get BYD’s range and we are skipping their older rubbish, only the better, newer cars