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MG Motor UK ZS Electric Hatchback 105kW Exclusive EV 45kWh 5dr Auto

The MG ZS EV is a well equipped and practical small electric family car, with the new Long Range version offering impressive range at an affordable price

Doors5
Drive Train1 SPEED
TransmissionAuto
Fuel TypeElectric
Engine Capacity - CC1
TrimExclusive EV
Price£31,095
Battery Capacity44.5
Engine Power - BHP143
Acceleration8.5
Top Speed87 mph
Length4314 mm
Width1809 mm
Height1620 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)470 l
Minimum Kerbweight1534 kg

Driver Convenience

  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • 3 Driving modes
  • 8" colour touch screen
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind Spot Detection (BAS)
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • E-call
  • iGo Navigation system
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
  • PAS
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rotary gear selector
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Trip computer
  • USB mobile phone charging function

Entertainment

  • 6 speaker audio system with 3D sound
  • DAB audio
  • iPod compatibility
  • Radio/MP3 player
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • USB/aux input socket

Exterior Features

  • Auto headlights
  • Bi-function projection headlight
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour electric heated/adjust/fold mirrors
  • Chrome side window trim
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
  • Intelligent high beam
  • LED centre brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Load carrier
  • Manual folding rear view mirror
  • Panoramic sky roof
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Silver roof rails

Interior Features

  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split/fold
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat with height, reach, tilt, backrest and headrest
  • 6 way electric adjustable drivers seat
  • Air conditioning with odour and pollutant filter
  • Boot light
  • Driver's footrest
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors
  • Front cupholders x 2
  • Front grab handles
  • Front headrests
  • Front reading lights
  • Glovebox
  • Heated front seats
  • Illuminated switches and controls
  • Internal chrome door handles
  • ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Rear grab handle
  • Seat back pockets
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Twin rear headrests

Passive Safety

  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • ABS/EBD
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti rolling protection
  • Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBA
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • ESP
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Fuel cut off safety device
  • Hill launch assist
  • Regenerative braking system
  • Seatbelt height adjustment for front seats
  • Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Automatic latching door
  • Keyless entry and push button start system
  • Remote central locking
  • Second remote key
  • Speed sensing door locks
  • Superlocking

Wheels

  • 17" Diamond cut EV alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh44.5
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)390
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW7
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)40
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW50
Battery LeasedNo
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City12.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb18.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City4.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City372
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb262
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH262
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL262
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City231
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb163
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH163
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL163

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)1
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO

General

Generation Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0721A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years7
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years5
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %64
NCAP Safety Assist %70
Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years7
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)8.5
Engine Power - BHP143
Engine Torque - NM353
Top Speed87 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Space Saver?No
Tyre Size Front215/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear215/50 R17
Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1620 mm
Height (including roof rails)1644 mm
Length4314 mm
Wheelbase2579 mm
Width1809 mm
Width (including mirrors)2048 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight1966 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1100 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)470 l
Max. Loading Weight432 kg
Minimum Kerbweight1534 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.2 m

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