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Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) — 500 km vs 340 km, full head-to-head (2027)

6 min read·Last updated: 2027-01-01·By ev.care editorial team

TL;DR

Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020): ₹20,00,000 vs ₹20,88,000, 500 km vs 340 km. Pick the Maruti Suzuki eVX if range matters most; pick the Maruti Suzuki eVX if budget does.

If you're stuck between the Maruti Suzuki eVX and the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020), this comparison runs the numbers in the order most owners actually use: price first, range and charging second, practicality third, and the long-run ownership maths last. The Maruti Suzuki eVX wins some, the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) wins others — the verdict depends on your driving profile.

Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) — quick spec snapshot

At a glance — price: ₹20,00,000 (Maruti Suzuki eVX) vs ₹20,88,000 (MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)). Battery: 60 kWh vs 44.5 kWh. Range: 500 km vs 340 km. Charge time (AC): 9 hr vs 8 hr. Power: 142 bhp vs 143 bhp. Top speed: 180 km/h vs 140 km/h. Seating: 5 vs 5. Warranty: 8 yr vs 8 yr. Motor: PMSM vs PMSM. Ground clearance: 195 mm vs 161 mm.

Price and value — Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)

On sticker, the Maruti Suzuki eVX and the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) are close but rarely identical. On ex-showroom, the Maruti Suzuki eVX comes in cheaper by roughly ₹88,000. List prices: Maruti Suzuki eVX at ₹20,00,000, MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) at ₹20,88,000. Yearly maintenance comes in at ₹12,000 for the Maruti Suzuki eVX versus ₹12,000 for the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) — a small line individually, meaningful over five years. Per-km energy: ₹1.08 on the Maruti Suzuki eVX vs ₹1.18 on the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020).

Range and charging — Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)

On range plus charging, the Maruti Suzuki eVX and MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) aim at different journeys. Quoted range favours the Maruti Suzuki eVX. Maruti Suzuki eVX: 60 kWh pack, 500 km claimed. MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020): 44.5 kWh pack, 340 km claimed. Maruti Suzuki eVX fast-charges as: 10-80% in 30 min (70 kW DC, expected). MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) fast-charges as: 0-80% in 50 min (50kW DC). Real-world derate is typically 15–25% off the claim on both, larger in cold and at sustained highway speeds.

Practicality — Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)

Ride height and body shape determine whether the Maruti Suzuki eVX or the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) fits your usage better. Body type: Maruti Suzuki eVX is a Electric SUV; MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) is a Electric SUV. Boot space — 450L (Maruti Suzuki eVX) vs 448L (MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)). Ground clearance — 195 mm vs 161 mm. Seating — 5 on the Maruti Suzuki eVX, 5 on the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020). Top speed of 180 km/h on the Maruti Suzuki eVX and 140 km/h on the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) — neither is the deciding line for typical buyers, but it indexes how the platform is tuned.

Owner experience — Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)

Forum and workshop data on the Maruti Suzuki eVX and the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) tells a more complete story than the brochure. On the Maruti Suzuki eVX, the recurring owner reports point at: AC charging at 6.6kW peak only; 12V aux drain when parked >1 week. On the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020), the most-cited issues are: i-SMART connectivity drops; Battery preconditioning slow in winter. Neither list is disqualifying — every EV in this segment has a short list of niggles, and most are workshop-fixable or OTA-patchable. The pattern matters more than any single item: pick the one whose failure modes you can live with.

Where each wins

Where the Maruti Suzuki eVX wins, the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) concedes — and the reverse is also true. Pick the Maruti Suzuki eVX if range is your decisive line, given it stretches 500 km on the brochure. Pick the Maruti Suzuki eVX if sticker price is the decisive line — the ex-showroom gap pays for a year of EV running cost outright. Pick the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) if home AC charging speed matters — its 8 hr full-charge cadence fits a wider range of overnight schedules. The Maruti Suzuki eVX also wins on: Maruti service network — unmatched. The MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) wins on: India's first electric SUV — pioneered the segment. Neither pick is a mistake — the Maruti Suzuki eVX and the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) are both honest electric cars at their respective price points.

Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) by use case

Maruti Suzuki eVX suits one usage pattern; MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) suits another. We map them below. City commuting — the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) is the easier daily companion; both work, but the smaller car is happier in tight parking and dense traffic. Highway and weekend trips — the Maruti Suzuki eVX pulls ahead thanks to the longer claimed range and the larger pack. Family duty — the Maruti Suzuki eVX wins on practical space. First EV — the Maruti Suzuki eVX is the lower-risk pick on price and learning curve. Fleet — service-network coverage outweighs spec; check both networks in your operating geography.

Practical next steps

Cross the Maruti Suzuki eVX and the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) against your real annual mileage — neither is the right answer for every driver.

Frequently asked questions

Which charges faster — Maruti Suzuki eVX or MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)?
Maruti Suzuki eVX fast-charge spec: 10-80% in 30 min (70 kW DC, expected). MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) fast-charge spec: 0-80% in 50 min (50kW DC). AC home charging: 9 hr on the Maruti Suzuki eVX vs 8 hr on the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020). For daily use, AC matters more; for road trips, DC.
Which is cheaper to maintain — Maruti Suzuki eVX or MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)?
Annual scheduled maintenance comes in at ₹12,000 on the Maruti Suzuki eVX versus ₹12,000 on the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020). Both are well below comparable petrol cars; the gap between them is small enough that other factors usually decide.
Which has better resale value, Maruti Suzuki eVX or MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020)?
Resale on the Maruti Suzuki eVX and the MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) closely tracks the brand's overall EV reputation and the local service network. Maruti Suzuki's field reputation is documented as: India waits for Maruti to make EVs affordable. e Vitara is their entry — slightly premium but backed by the largest service network in India (4,700+ workshops). Will democratize 4W EVs when they go mass-market.. MG Motor India's is: Premium 4W EVs with good range and features. ZS EV is well-liked by enthusiasts. Comet EV is polarizing — tiny but fun. Limited service network vs Tata.. Match that against your city before assuming either has the residual advantage.

Maruti Suzuki eVX vs MG Motor India ZS EV (Gen 1 - 2020) resolves cleanly once you decide which line item — range, price, charging speed, practicality — outranks the others for your usage.

Comparison built from each model's catalog data — specs, pricing, and reported common issues. All claims are sourced; none are hallucinated. Verify the latest dealer pricing before signing.

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