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MG ZS EV: running costs & insurance

Running costs for private buyers will be very low, and upcoming tax changes will make the MG ZS EV extremely attractive as a company car

Overall rating

4.0 out of 5

Running costs & insurance rating

4.5 out of 5

Price
£30,495 - £35,495
Fuel Type:
Electric
Insurance groupWarrantyService intervalAnnual company-car tax cost (20%/40%)
27-287yrs/80,000 miles1yr/15,000 milesFrom £122/£244

Nothing about the MG ZS EV makes it particularly expensive to own. Charging an EV at home is generally cheaper than filling up with liquid fuel, electric car VED road tax is zero until April 2025, Benefit-in-Kind company car tax is low and even servicing should be less expensive than the petrol equivalent.

MG ZS EV insurance group

Like the majority of its rivals, the ZS EV falls into a higher insurance group than its petrol-powered sibling. It attracts an insurance group rating of 27 for the base model and 28 for the rest of the line-up, which is on par with the Peugeot E-2008 and Hyundai Kona Electric, which fall into groups 25-27 and 25-33 respectively, depending on which trim level you go for. 

Warranty

MG's warranty cover is very impressive, matching Kia's seven-year duration and covering both the batteries and the car. Its mileage limit of 80,000 is not quite as high as Kia's 100,000, but MG's cover should be very appealing to many buyers for the long-term peace of mind it offers.

Servicing

MG offers service plans across its entire range. These plans cover periodic maintenance, safety inspections and 12 months' AA roadside assistance.

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Hello, I’m Shane and I’m the senior content editor both here at DrivingElectric and at our sister title Auto Express. Although I can trace my professional roots back to the radio and podcasting world, my passion (or borderline obsession) with cars saw me switch over to motoring journalism in 2021. From the very start I have been fortunate enough to try out the latest and greatest electric cars on the market, and I’m proud to help people like you make the right EV buying decisions.

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