Notable as the MG ZS EV Excite is NZ's cheapest equal new pure electric vehicle (With the GWM Ora). This ‘additional rebate’ brings the higher trim model price down to just $2k above that. Sadly the base Excite trim is not included in this deal.
Purchase any MG ZS EV Essence, ZS EV Long Range or HS PHEV before 30 June and receive an additional $2000 on top of your clean car rebate. T&C's Apply.
To book a test drive, visit www.mgmotor.co.nz"
Clean car rebate is $8625 on pure EV's & $5750 on plug in hybrids
MG ZS EV EXCITE: $49,990 +ORC - $8625 = $41,365 + ORC (no discount on this model, for comparison only)
MG ZS EV ESSENCE: $53,990 +ORC - $8625 - $2000 = $43,365 + ORC
MG ZS EV LONG RANGE: $64,990 +ORC - $8625 - $2000 = $54,365 + ORC
MG HS PLUG-IN HYBRID EXCITE: $52,990 + ORC - $5750 - $2000 = $45,240
MG HS PLUG-IN HYBRID ESSENCE: $56990 + ORC - $5750 - $2000 = $49,240 + ORC
Basic overview of the MG ZS EV:
Smallish SUV (4.323m long), FWD, 130kW (115kW on Long range), 320km WLTP range (440 on long range), 500kg tow rating, LFP battery - highly durable, no issues charging to 100% each day (NMC battery for long range), Vehicle to load (2400W max)
Haven't been in the current, post face-lift version, but have been in the pre facelift. General impression is that while the build quality isn't as good as my Japanese cars, it is adequate (Bonnet sat 2mm prone etc). Person in my extended family that owns one has been satisfied with it. Quite decent back seat and boot space for the size of the vehicle. A Scandinavian youtuber (Bjorn Nyland) managed to fit 8 banana boxes in the boot with the back seat up, which is on par with, for example the much larger Kia EV6.
On trim level's, Things the Essence gets that the Excite doesn't:
Blind spot detection, Rear Cross traffic Alert, 40kg more Kerb weight (so payload decreases from 490kg to 450kg), 6 speaker audio (vs 4 speaker), PU/PVC seat (vs fabric), Sunglass box, seat back map pockets, wireless phone charger, electronically folding mirrors (vs manual folding), Roof Rails, Rain sensing wipers, drivers electric adjustable seat, front seat heating
Long range gets all the Essence stuff, and Rear privacy glass. 10kg heavier than Essence, but GVM is increased too, so payload stays at 450kg
Personally think the Excite and Essence offer great value, But think the Long range is too expensive. Even with this $2000 discount it comes in more expensive than the BYD Atto3 extended range offers better value: similar (420km WLTP) range, but much more power (150kW), faster DC charging, more tow rating (750kg) & LFP battery chemistry. That is of course, assuming you are OK with the weird interior and low payload (410kg) of the Atto3
Don't know much about the MG HS.
On ORC, I have heard of two people not getting charged any, and one person getting charged $1500, so might be worth phoning around dealerships if you are interested in this car.
I have the MK1 ZS EV. Good little car with some annoying bits. Cruse control does not use the regen to brake (same with this new MK2 I believe) and the display/head unit is buggy (fixed/changed for MK2 I believe). V quick off the mark.