MG Motor India launched the MG ZS EV for the first time in January 2020. Upon launch, it was the second product from MG in India after the Hector SUV. The MG ZS EV garnered good sales numbers for the company and now after just a year of its launch, the company has given it a minor update. The new 2021 MG ZS EV has been launched in India today and it brings in some welcome changes. So, what's new and what are the differences between the new 2021 MG ZS EV vs the Old ZS EV? Here, we have for you all the details.
New 2021 MG ZS EV vs Old MG ZS EV:
Updated Powertrain and Much More Range Than Before - The 2020 MG ZS EV used to get a 44.5kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that claimed to deliver a driving range of 340 kilometres on a single charge. The battery of the new 2021 ZS EV also has the same specs but it is new and MG calls it as the high-tech liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery. The company claims that the new 2021 MG ZS EV will deliver a driving range of 419 kilometres on a single charge, which is around 79 kilometres more than before. The ZS EV is powered by an electric motor that churns out 143 PS of power and 353 Nm of peak torque. It comes mated to a single-speed automatic transmission.
New Tyres - The new MG ZS EV gets new wider and better tyres. Earlier, it used to get 215/50-R17 tyres, but the new MY 2021 model gets 215/55-R17 tyres.
High Ground Clearance - The older 2020 MG ZS EV had 161 mm ground clearance but the new MY 2021 ZS EV gets 177 mm ground clearance, all thanks to the revised battery pack placement by the company.
More Expensive - Lastly, let's talk about the price. So, the MG ZS EV is available in two variants. They are Excite and Exclusive. The new vs old variant-wise Ex-showroom Delhi prices of the MG ZS EV are mentioned in the table below:
| MG ZS EV Variant | New MY 2021 Model Price | Old MY 2020 Model Price | Price Difference |
| Excite | Rs. 20.99 lakhs | Rs. 20.88 lakhs | Rs. 10,000 |
| Exclusive | Rs. 24.18 lakhs | Rs. 23.58 lakhs | Rs. 60,000 |
So, this was all about the new 2021 MG ZS EV vs the Old MG ZS EV. The new MG ZS EV is a very good electric car in its price range and it offers a lot of goodies too. What are your thoughts on the new ZS EV and do you think is the price hike justifiable? Do feel free to share your opinions with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
