MG ZS EV Owner’s Guide (2019–2024)
The MG ZS EV was MG’s first mainstream electric car — and it is now an orphaned model: production ended with no direct successor (the MGS5 EV replaced it on a new platform). That makes good documentation matter more, not less, for the roughly five model-years of ZS EV on the road. Two distinct versions exist, and they differ in battery, motor and charging — check which one you own before using any figures.
The two versions
| Version | Years | Battery | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch (MY19–21) | 2019–2021 | 44.5 kWh NMC (“ternary lithium”), 394.2 V, 283 kg, IP67 | 105 kW peak / 353 Nm PMSM |
| Facelift | 2021–2024 | 51.1 kWh LFP (Standard) or 72.6 kWh NMC (Long Range, 68.3 kWh usable) | Long Range: 115 kW, 440 km WLTP |
Launch-version figures from the official MG ZS EV owner’s manual (UK, MY19 edition, Technical Data pp. 312–317). Facelift figures cross-checked against EV Database (car #1541) and model-history records. No second generation exists — the EV was discontinued when the petrol ZS moved to its 2024 platform.
Dimensions & weights (launch version, official)
| Length / width / height | 4,314 / 1,809 / 1,620 mm (1,644 with roof rack) |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm |
| Kerb weight / GVM | 1,491–1,532 / 1,966 kg |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m |
| Tyres | 215/50 R17 · 230 kPa (33 psi) front and rear, cold |
Recalls
No recalls are recorded against the ZS EV in the Australian or UK government registers as of 19 August 2026 — a notably clean sheet. All MG recalls are tracked on our weekly-updated tracker; always verify your own VIN there.
In this guide
Fluids, Coolants & Capacities (EV-specific) →
Common Problems — the 12V issue & charging drop-outs →
Coming next
Service schedule (awaiting the official schedule sheet — we don’t guess), running costs and parts for the ZS EV — each published after our multi-layer verification process.