MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)
Electric SUV · 4W · Launched 2020
₹20.88 Lakh (discontinued)
Ex-showroom India
Range
340 km
Battery
44.5 kWh
Top speed
140 km/h
Charge
8 hr
Power
143 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
Original MG ZS EV — India's first proper electric SUV in 2020. 340 km range. Replaced by the 2024 facelift with 461 km range.
Best for
Used EV buyers wanting a proven electric SUV at ₹10-14L in second-hand market
Pros & cons
+Pros
- India's first electric SUV — pioneered the segment
- 6 airbags standard from launch
- 340 km range was excellent in 2020
- Active MG EV community
−Cons
- Discontinued
- 340 km less than current 461 km model
- 161mm GC was always low
- i-SMART 1.0 was buggy
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by MG Motor India in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
i-SMART connectivity drops
Reported in earlier models — MG Motor India has released fixes for newer batches.
Battery preconditioning slow in winter
Reported in earlier models — MG Motor India has released fixes for newer batches.
Tyre wear due to weight
Reported in earlier models — MG Motor India has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all MG Motor India EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on MG Motor India platforms. We've completed thousands of MG Motor India repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1Good used EV buy — MG ZS EV community is very helpful for owners
- 2Check battery SoH and software version
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 44.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 340 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8 hours |
| Fast charge | 0-80% in 50 min (50kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,50,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 140 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 143 bhp |
| Torque | 353 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1565 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 161 mm |
| Boot space | 448 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020). Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹83,520(4%) | ₹73,080 | ₹22.60 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹2.30 Lakh(11%) | ₹73,080 | ₹24.06 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹1.67 Lakh(8%) | ₹73,080 | ₹23.43 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹1.88 Lakh(9%) | ₹73,080 | ₹23.64 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹1.67 Lakh(8%) | ₹73,080 | ₹23.43 Lakh |
Pune | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹2.09 Lakh(10%) | ₹73,080 | ₹23.85 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹1.25 Lakh(6%) | ₹73,080 | ₹23.01 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹20.88 Lakh | ₹1.04 Lakh(5%) | ₹73,080 | ₹22.80 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
Good
MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)
₹20.88 Lakh (discontinued)
Bottom line
The MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Used EV buyers wanting a proven electric SUV at ₹10-14L in second-hand market. Key strength: india's first electric suv — pioneered the segment. Main consideration: discontinued.
Expert ratings are based on ev.care service data, publicly available specs, and editorial assessment. Ratings may be updated as new data is available.
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