Learn more about the New MG ZS Excite

Nowadays, even the smallest piece of EV news creates a huge stir. And if an update includes a larger battery and increased range, expect a slew of questions and opinions. That is exactly what happened when New MG ZS excite unveiled the refreshed ZS EV. Sure, it appears to be more modern and "EV-like" now, but the design changes were brushed aside like extras on a movie set to make room for the elephant in the room, the extended range. After all, it is the most important aspect of an EV, and the only one buyers are interested in learning a lot about. So, let us begin with that.

The battery in the new MG ZS EV

Whereas the previous model had a 44.5kWh battery pack, the new ZS EV has a larger 50.3kWh unit. It appears to be a minor gain of only 5.8kWh, but it is quite significant. While claimed figures are frequently criticized for being unrealistic, a direct comparison does provide some context. The older ZS, which had a smaller battery pack, claimed 419km (ICAT) on a full charge, whereas the new one claimed 461km (ICAT), a 42km increase. These figures are tested using a specific test cycle so that real-world results will vary.

With a full charge, the updated ZS EV can travel 357 kilometers in Eco mode, 340 kilometers in Normal mode, and 306 kilometers in Sport mode. These figures vary depending on external factors such as driving style, ambient temperatures, and the terrain you drive on. However, even in the real world, the new ZS adds roughly 40km to the overall range, which for some buyers who want to take their EVs out of town, is a very important and useful increase that can mean the difference between arriving at your destination or getting stuck just before.

Recharging the new MG ZS EV

The recharge time for a larger battery will also be longer, and it has increased slightly with the updated ZS. The ZS can be charged from 0 to 100% in 8.5 to 9 hours using the 7.4kW AC wall box charger. A 50kW DC charger can charge from 0% to 80% in 60 minutes. Then there's the regen, which, like before, has three intensity levels on the new ZS. Even at its peak performance, it needs to realize its full potential. If the regen is set to the mildest first level and you come to a complete stop at triple-digit speeds, the regeneration will only be to level 1 and not all of the regen force available. Also, there is no indication of how much range you gain by using only the regen, which could have been included as part of the digital instrument cluster.

Performance of the new MG ZS EV

The larger battery pack has also increased power. The updated ZS EV now has 176hp (33hp more than before) but a lower pulling power of 280Nm. According to MG ZS Motor India, the power and torque output have been tweaked to optimize the balance between the range and performance of the larger battery. Speaking of which, despite the increase in power, the new ZS EV performs nearly identically.

However, it feels brisk and zippy to drive. Surprisingly, even in Eco mode, the ZS EV has enough power to close small gaps and overtake them. Normal and Sport are obviously more enthusiastic, but you never feel the need for extra grunt while in Eco, and you also get a little more range, so it's best to use that mode as the default setting to balance range and performance nicely. The new ZS EV handles similarly to the previous model in an easy but engaging manner. It's light and pleasant to punt around town, and most owners prefer it that way. At city speeds, the ride has an underlying firmness, but once the speed is increased, it settles down very well. Overall, this is a very comfortable and easy-to-drive vehicle.

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