2022 MG ZS EV Facelift Review : 11 Pros & 11 Cons

The MG ZS EV is genuinely enjoyable to drive and anyone who experiences the effortless acceleration the first time becomes an instant convert. An advantage of a powerful electric motor is, if you need to perform a quick overtake, there’s no need to wait for a downshift or being in the engine’s powerband.

One of the most sorted EVs in India! Drive it and you’ll be a convert
A well-built car with good interiors
Green image & zero tailpipe emissions appeal to the environmentally conscious
Fast performance and excellent mid-range. 0-100 km/h run of 8.5 seconds is enjoyable
Selectable regenerative braking and drive modes help you extract maximum performance or efficiency, as needed
Range is adequate for urban commuting as well as road-trips to nearby destinations
Low running costs & cheaper long-term maintenance (as is the case with all EVs)
An excellent city car. Smooth driving experience, easy to drive, very chuckable
5 year / unlimited km warranty, 5 labour-free services & 8 year / 150,000 km battery warranty
Features such as the panoramic sunroof, cruise control, Bluetooth key, connected car tech & more
International model got a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, blind spot monitoring, ESP, HSA, TPMS etc.

Expensive! Even after subsidies, EVs carry a huge price premium over ICE cars. You’re paying for the tech & being an early adopter
The very similar & arguably more practical MG Astor is 8 – 12 lakhs cheaper
Needs a charging point installed at your home parking. This is not doable for many people
Lack of charging infrastructure & ~350 km range limits long-distance / highway usability
Firm ride quality means you always feel the road, especially with the recommended 41 PSI tyre pressure
Long “full tank” charging times in comparison with an ICE car. Overnight charging is best
Missing features such as ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, steering reach adjustment, ADAS tech (which Astor gets), wireless Android Auto / CarPlay…
Size & interior quality are more comparable to a Creta than other 28-30 lakh rupee cars
The rear seat is better suited to 2 adults & a kid, not 3 adults
6-speaker sound system is ordinary for the price. Subwoofer conspicuous by its absence
Lower Excite variant is currently unavailable. It is cheaper by ~4-lakh rupees

Read Team-BHP’s detailed MG ZS EV Facelift Review.