MG Australia reported at least 500 pre-sale for the update ZS EV The electric SUV, before it actually hits showrooms in the next few weeks.
It’s another example of Australians increasingly turning to electric cars if and when they become available, amid all-time high fuel prices and inflation-related soaring costs of living.
We know MG sold at least 500 units prior to launch as the previously announced offer has now expired. The Chinese company said in March it would offer a $500 discount to the first 500 buyers of the updated ZS EV on one of its branded home wall-box chargers.
You can read more about MG . indoor wall box chargeron sale at dealers from $ 1990, here.
“This offering aligns with our current goal of not only providing people with value-packed vehicles, but also driving sustainable change through electric vehicle infrastructure,” the company said. company declared.
Although MGs are not immune to supply problems, it works better than most competitorsand is continuing to take orders for the updated MG ZS EV. That’s just the now-expired $500 charger discount, not the transportation allocation.
MG also released some data that shows why it says the MG ZS is actually a cheaper car than the less expensive petrol ZS – a few years’ worth of running costs are included.
Reflecting the popularity of the MG ZS EV, it was the second best selling electric car in Australia last year behind the Tesla Model 3. While the updated model is a bit more expensive, it’s also a better product on paper.
There’s a lot of competition coming however, at the end of the market for cheaper electric vehicles, which has so far been led by MG, Nissan Leafand Hyundai Ioniq.
New affordable models to be expected in the near future include the BYD Atto 3 (mid-year) and GWM Ora (late 2022), both from China. Others include the Cupra Born (Q1 2023) and Kia Niro (Q3 2022).
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Updated MG ZS EV
Two variants will be offered this time, which starts at $46,990 to drive before discounting the revised MG ZS EV Excite variant and climbs to $49,990 for the ZS EV Essence. In contrast, the outgoing model (with a few extras at the base level) costs $44,990.
However, the updated car’s new 51kWh battery pack uses Model 3-style lithium iron phosphate chemistry and offers a driving range of 320 km – up from 263 km (WLTP). MG has also updated the powertrain and claims to have improved the battery management electronics.
Unfortunately, the longer range 72.6kWh version with a claimed 440km range on the WLTP cycle will not be coming to Australia, with the company focusing on a cheaper, shorter range model at the time. present.
Other improvements for the new 51kWh ZS EV in the Australian market include a flashing driving display, 10.1-inch touchscreen display, auto-dimming 21-module LED headlights, new LED tail lights, new 17-inch alloy wheels and a tweaked ‘radiator grille’ with an updated Type 2 charging port.
The new ZS EV will also launch the brand’s ‘iSmart’ smartphone app for remote functions such as charging status monitoring, pre-conditioning the cabin climate control system and vehicle navigation.
The company adds that the revised MG ZS EV will be supported by more than 80 dealers across the site and covered by a seven-year unlimited mileage warranty.
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