2022 MG EV Facelift
MG Motor is expected to launch the facelift version of its existing electric car ZS EV in February 2022.
The facelift ZS EV 2022 will see a larger battery pack and hence, a better range, as compared to the current model of ZS EV SUV. According to industry sources, the facelift SUV MG ZS EV 2022 will come with a 50kWh battery pack. It is expected to touch a range of 500 kilometres in single charge, if sources are to be believed.
The facelift ZS EV 2022 is likely to have a price tag between ₹22 lakh to ₹25 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be manufactured at its Halol factory in Gujarat.
MG Motor India had earlier quoted that it will launch new electric car between ₹10-15 lakh price bracket to fuel the mass adoption in the country. The car maker might launch it separately in the last quarter of FY22-23.
The MG ZS EV is a mid-size compact SUV that was introduced in the Indian market as the company’s first EV for the market and rivals the Hyundai Kona EV in terms of price and segment. The MG ZS EV gets a 3 Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor and a 44.5kWh battery pack that deliver 142PS of power and 353Nm of torque which propel the MG ZS EV from 0-100kmph in just 8.5 seconds (claimed). On a single charge, the MG ZS EV deliver 419km of range and can fast-charge at 50kW CCS type charging point (0-80 percent) in just 50 minutes.
Other features includes – all-wheel disc brakes, McPherson Struts up front and Torsion Beam suspension setup at the back, 215/55 R17 wheels, brake energy regeneration along an automatic electronic transmission. Features include 6 airbags, TPMS, hill assist systems, rear parking assist system, ISOFIX child seat anchor, large infotainment system with connected car features and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED lighting system, leather seats, panoramic sunroof, powered driver seat, etc.