Which MG ZS EV is the base model, and what does it cost?

The Executive, from ₹17.99L ex-showroom Delhi, is where the ZS EV range starts. Kit you get even here: 10.1 inch touchscreen, cruise control and rear camera. What you give up against the top Essence: no ADAS, no 360° camera and no blind spot monitor, and 8 more.

Which MG ZS EV is the top model, and what does it cost?

The Essence tops the range at ₹20.75L ex-showroom Delhi. Over the base Executive it adds level 2 (full suite) ADAS, 360° camera and blind spot monitor, and 8 more.

What fuel does the MG ZS EV run on?

Every one of the 4 ZS EV variants on sale is an electric, from ₹17.99L for the Executive Electric AT, ex-showroom Delhi.

Which cars does the MG ZS EV compete with?

The ZS EV runs ₹17.99L to ₹20.75L ex-showroom Delhi, and 8 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder from ₹11.31L, the Kia Syros EV from ₹13.49L, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara from ₹16.19L, the Tata Curvv EV from ₹16.99L, the VinFast VF 6 from ₹17.29L, the Jeep Compass from ₹17.99L, the Hyundai Creta Electric from ₹18.03L and the Mahindra BE 6 from ₹18.90L.

Is there a cheaper alternative to the MG ZS EV?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder starts at ₹11.31L, which is ₹6.68L under the ZS EV. It comes in petrol, CNG and hybrid as well.

All 4 MG ZS EV variants

Sorted by price.

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Vehicle images: MG Motor India official media assets (mgmotor.co.in)

₹18,42,645 to ₹24,11,905 on the road

Where that range comes from

Every price in the table is ex-showroom, the figure before road tax, registration and the rest of it. Road tax is set by the state you register in rather than by the maker, so what you actually hand over moves with where you live.

The two ends of that range differ in two ways at once: the bottom is the cheapest variant in the state that taxes it least, and the top is the dearest variant in the state that taxes it most.

Hold the variant still and only the geography moves: the Executive Electric AT comes to ₹18,42,645 in Aizawl and ₹20,67,520 in Patna, a difference of ₹2,24,875 on the identical car. Of the 21 states we can price it in, 13 of them are level at the lowest, and Bihar comes out highest. You register where you live, so read that as a reason to check the quote you were given, not as somewhere cheaper to buy.

Comprehensive own-damage cover sits on top of all of it. That has been market-priced since 2007 and moves with the insurer and your no-claim bonus, so budget for it from real quotes rather than from any number here.

See the ZS EV priced state by state, 21 of them →

Prices below are ex-showroom. For the on-road total, set your city above, or start with Mumbai, Pune or Delhi.

EMI from about ₹30,230 a month at 9.5% a year over 5 years with 20% down. Every variant's EMI →

Not sure which ZS EV to buy?

₹17.99L₹20.75L

Our pick: Exclusive Plusbest value for money

The verdict in words

There are 4 ways to buy the ZS EV, across 4 trims, from ₹17.99L to ₹20.75L ex-showroom Delhi.

Best value for money: Exclusive Plus, at ₹1.25L over the Excite Pro. No other step you pay for is better value for money on the price list.

Above that there is one upgrade left, Essence, at ₹75,000 over Exclusive Plus. Nothing sits above it to weigh it against, so take it because you want what it adds, not because it is next.

See the full verdict, step by step →

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MG ZS EV Executive

50.3 kWh Electric · single-speed automatic

₹17.99L

ex-showroom Delhi

461 kmclaimed range

ElectricAutomatic

The full 461 km powertrain with 6 airbags, EPB and connected tech from the base trim; no sunroof and wired CarPlay only.

MG ZS EV Excite Pro

50.3 kWh Electric · single-speed automatic

₹18.75L

ex-showroom Delhi

461 kmclaimed range

ElectricAutomatic

The dual-pane panoramic roof, wireless CarPlay and JBL speakers arrive one rung up.

MG ZS EV Exclusive Plus

50.3 kWh Electric · single-speed automatic

₹20.00L

ex-showroom Delhi

461 kmclaimed range

ElectricAutomatic

The comfort trim: 360 camera, blind spot kit, leatherette, powered driver seat and wireless charging.

MG ZS EV Essence

50.3 kWh Electric · single-speed automatic

₹20.75L

ex-showroom Delhi

461 kmclaimed range

ElectricAutomatic

The only ZS EV with ADAS: MG's 17-function Level 2 suite with adaptive cruise and traffic jam assist.

What owners and testers say

Independent evidence only. Never the maker’s own marketing.

+ Battery holding about 95 percent of its health past 70,000 km, on one owner's service report, with no sign of a cliff+ Servicing owners describe as very cheap, around Rs 3,000 at the 70,000 km visit, with original brake pads still fitted+ Six airbags and ESC standard on every trim, including the base car− No Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP result exists for the India-spec car. The famous five star rating is Euro NCAP's, awarded to the European version, which is sold with radar and autonomous emergency braking that the Indian car does not get− Real range of about 340 km against a 461 km claim, a bigger shortfall than most rivals− Used values falling hard: one 2023 car was asking about 40 percent below its on-road price after two years

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MG ownership, across every model

Tap any row for the full account and its sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-13.

Why there is no overall score

Scores are our reading of published, independent evidence, not the manufacturer's, and we deliberately publish no single overall rating: a car can be excellent on safety and weak on resale, and one number would hide that. How we score, and how makers can respond.

What each trim adds

Executive
from ₹17.99L
About this trim
The full 461 km powertrain with 6 airbags, EPB and connected tech from the base trim; no sunroof and wired CarPlay only.
Excite Pro
from ₹18.75L (+₹76,000 over Executive)
- Roof rails
- Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- Speakers2 → 6
- SunroofPanoramic
Is the Excite Pro worth it over the Executive? →
Exclusive Plus
from ₹20.00L (+₹1.25L over Excite Pro)
- 360° camera
- Blind spot monitor
- Auto-folding wing mirrors
- Powered driver seat6-way
- Wireless phone charger
- Leatherette upholstery
Is the Exclusive Plus worth it over the Excite Pro? →
Essence
from ₹20.75L (+₹75,000 over Exclusive Plus)
- ADASLevel 2 (full suite)
Is the Essence worth it over the Exclusive Plus? →

Rivals to the MG ZS EV

8 rivals, one per maker, cheapest first

The cheapest way in is the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder at ₹11.31L, against the ZS EV at ₹17.99L ex-showroom Delhi.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
₹11.31L to ₹19.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹6.68L underAlso in petrolAlso in CNGAlso in hybrid
ZS EV vs Urban Cruiser Hyryder: which to buy →Which Urban Cruiser Hyryder to buy →
Kia Syros EV
₹13.49L to ₹19.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹4.50L under
ZS EV vs Syros EV: which to buy →Which Syros EV to buy →
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
₹16.19L to ₹19.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹1.80L under
ZS EV vs e Vitara: which to buy →
Tata Curvv EV
₹16.99L to ₹19.49L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹1.00L under
ZS EV vs Curvv EV: which to buy →
VinFast VF 6
₹17.29L to ₹19.19L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹70,000 under
ZS EV vs VF 6: which to buy →
Jeep Compass
₹17.99L to ₹30.70L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts at much the same moneyAlso in diesel
ZS EV vs Compass: which to buy →Which Compass to buy →
Hyundai Creta Electric
₹18.03L to ₹24.34L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts at much the same money
ZS EV vs Creta Electric: which to buy →Which Creta Electric to buy →
Mahindra BE 6
₹18.90L to ₹28.49L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹91,000 over
ZS EV vs BE 6: which to buy →Which BE 6 to buy →

Common questions

Which cars does the MG ZS EV compete with?: The ZS EV runs ₹17.99L to ₹20.75L ex-showroom Delhi, and 8 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder from ₹11.31L, the Kia Syros EV from ₹13.49L, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara from ₹16.19L, the Tata Curvv EV from ₹16.99L, the VinFast VF 6 from ₹17.29L, the Jeep Compass from ₹17.99L, the Hyundai Creta Electric from ₹18.03L and the Mahindra BE 6 from ₹18.90L.
Is there a cheaper alternative to the MG ZS EV?: The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder starts at ₹11.31L, which is ₹6.68L under the ZS EV. It comes in petrol, CNG and hybrid as well.

Where the MG ZS EV shows up

On one of them the trim that qualifies is not the cheapest ZS EV, so read the price beside it as the price of that trim rather than of the car.

SUVs in India
One of 78 on sale
The full story
One of 78 on sale.
Electric cars in India
One of 33 on sale
The full story
One of 33 on sale.
Cars with a sunroof under ₹20 lakh in India
One of 51+₹76,000 as the Excite Pro Electric AT
The full story
One of 51, but not on the trim the range opens with: you want the Excite Pro Electric AT at ₹18.75L, which is ₹76,000 more.
See the Excite Pro Electric AT in full →

Good to know about the MG ZS EV

Base and top model, how it is sold, and what each way costs

MG ZS EV base model and top model

Which MG ZS EV is the base model, and what does it cost?: The Executive, from ₹17.99L ex-showroom Delhi, is where the ZS EV range starts. Kit you get even here: 10.1 inch touchscreen, cruise control and rear camera. What you give up against the top Essence: no ADAS, no 360° camera and no blind spot monitor, and 8 more.See the Executive Electric AT in full →
Which MG ZS EV is the top model, and what does it cost?: The Essence tops the range at ₹20.75L ex-showroom Delhi. Over the base Executive it adds level 2 (full suite) ADAS, 360° camera and blind spot monitor, and 8 more.See the Essence Electric AT in full →

How the MG ZS EV is sold

The engine question is one you can skip here: the MG ZS EV is sold exactly one way, so there is no fuel or gearbox to weigh up before you start on trims.

What fuel does the MG ZS EV run on?: Every one of the 4 ZS EV variants on sale is an electric, from ₹17.99L for the Executive Electric AT, ex-showroom Delhi.

Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and features follow each maker's official material. Data last checked 13 August 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.