2021 MG ZS EV Long Term Review Farewell | CarAdvice | Drive

After 6 months we review the MG ZS EV, does the electric vehicle work in the real world? Emma and the team discuss what it's like to live with the most affordable electric vehicle in Australia.

Note: since filming the MG ZS EV, has gone up in price by $1000 – from $43,990 to $44,990 drive-away
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[Dondernemer]

Who uses an infotainment system when you have CarPlay? Everyone use carplay instead of the car navigation these times.

[rexhowells]

Thank you for the reviews, very honest, we have had our MG zs ev for 4 months now, love it, so fun to drive. On road trips use economy mode for extra range and found little less sporty, but still quite acceptable, and corners quite well with low center of gravity.

[tooflesstesla]

Wonderful informative and positive video!
I really really like this car for its price point. I drove it for a week in Australia and loved it; apart from some of the software niggles and satnav mistakes. As a Tesla owner, I think the MG ZS EV is value-for-money and has features that even my Model S does not have such as the blindspot indicators on the wing mirrors, great all-round visibility, heated seats, and rear window wiper. Also, the 7-year full warranty is fantastic! I consider the MG ZS EV to be an ideal second EV for me; and I also recommend it to anyone who is considering an affordable family EV.

[konoutro]

Had mine for about 6 months too and can agree with the assessments.
Infotainment is meh but Android Auto is fine.
Highway driving not efficient but we still managed a road trip of country Vic plus Canberra and coastal NSW and there are enough rapids on the highway, plus hotels are usually nice enough to let you slow charge overnight.
Regarding the 'thought we started charging but didnt', you can get an ovms box and can monitor the charging from yr phone, and make sure it has actually started.

[andyteitge]

I can't, for the life of me, see how there is $800 worth of activity in an EV service. Anyone have a clue what drives that price?

[matthewaride]

I don't understand why 250/260km at one charge is classified as short range, how long does an average driver go on the motorway before taking a pee break? The range of this car is more than enough. You stop for about 40mins for a 500km trip. Not bad I will say.

[sectokia]

The real problem with this car is that for just 25% more you can buy a Tesla model 3, which will have insanely more resale value, and twice the range, actually more storage.

[RaiZdbyDINGOES]

The longest I drive is to Brisbane which is just over 100kms. 260km doesn't seem too bad, considering other EVs are $20000 more for an extra 100Km. The model 3 for example is from $64000

[btnbiker]

The new 2022 model launched in Europe yesterday. Better styling, increased range and lots of goodies

[electricvehiclelife]

It offers great value for money and without it I wouldn't be driving an EV as they are all out of my price range. I've had it almost a year now and despite a couple of niggles and a few quirks I can't complain. I have it in blue and it is a great colour. In the UK it is known as pimlico blue

[davidpearn]

Level 3 regen and one pedal driving is the ants pants……..Android auto great ……love it.

[akqr]

That Justin Narayan is a hell of a reviewer!

[naveenn]

In India we get 419 km ( arai ) per charge on same battery capacity 🤔, real life is 350+ km

[ethanjhughes]

Hardly long term for a car. In my opinion, that's a barely worn in car. Once the warranty is over and maybe a year. Then it's officially long term

[FalkinerTim]

Thank you. A good review. It really is something of a ground-breaking car in that it moves electric vehicle ownership closer to the average buyer. It is a good, second, city car. If I had been designing it for Australia I would have omitted the sunroof and put shading on the top of the front windscreen. I would have preferred slightly softer cloth seats and more adjustments on the front seats and the steering wheel. (The seating is ok though.) Also, it has road speed sign reading software but I find it hard to read the speed dial because of the steering wheel and low placement of the instrument panel out of my field of vision when looking at the road. Also, it would be nice if MG fixed it so the car does not default to normal mode each time it is turned on but remembered the last selected mode. It would have been nicer to have had a simple marked 180 or 270 degree dial for the air conditioning. As one reviewer described it, the car is "quirky". If buying, make sure the dealer puts a slimline number plate on the front to avoid any possibility of the number plate interfering with the front radar. These, however, are quibbles and not deal breakers. The way the car rides and handles are very satisfying for city driving and it is fine on the freeway for city trips. I have only had mine for about 550 km but it gives the feeling of being very well put together and solid. I do not do a big mileage and simply plug it into a 10A wall socket overnight every four or five days. As far as I can make out, in Australia, it is by far the best deal for those wanting to switch to electric within a reasonable price.

[Wonka_Tonka]

most user don't even use 260km a week let alone on one trip

[chrissscottt]

Wow Aussi car journos have it pretty good if they can afford a new 'second car'.

[kelvinlam]

Had mine for 9month with 3 issued so far. 1st month the infotainment unit completely blacked out. Warranty repaired. 3rd month the car making whirring noises from one of the rear wheels. Bearing failed. Warranty repaired. 7th month the battery lasted around 150km on a full charge . Now still in service waiting for battery to arrive and nothing to drive. End of it. What a unreliable car. Huge regret getting this car. Going back to patrol car.

[jono.pom-downunder]

Not charging is just one of the things you'll have to live with? ? WHAT THE HELL? I need to know my vehicle us going to get me where im going when im going, not when it feels like it.

[harleywilson]

You guys should have told the approx cost of charging from 0 to 100. I think all viewers of this video will be able to make a more informed decision through this info.