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On arrival, he explained that a corroded wire from the street had shorted and it would be the following day before parts could be sourced and electricity restored. We improvised as well as we could for the very cold night but it meant the MG ZS electric car would have to go back to the dealership running on low charge. For someone who gets range anxiety I found the early morning commute rather harrowing; however, I’m pleased to report we made it. Yes, the electric vehicle was an MG, that nameplate having links back to the company named Morris Garages, established in 1924. MG has since defied the odds and has survived amidst takeovers, mergers and years when production was barely enough to stay buoyant, today it is still a proud brand in the automotive market. MG is now under ownership of the giant Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, in China, and that’s a good thing, it has stable foundations and it has the benefit of a vast manufacturing enterprise. SAIC is a wellestablished conglomerate with long-term involvement with Volkswagen, General Motors and a host of heavy vehicle manufacturers. Add in the design work that is still carried out in the United Kingdom and it would appear MG is here to stick around for a lot longer yet. At a local level it’s also heartening to see a considerable number on our roads, thanks to a new dealership and showroom boosting the brand’s image. The manufacturer of MG has also joined the global rush towards satisfying demand for EVs. Its trendy and popular ZS sport utility vehicle is now even more interesting with the electric option appealing to the many who are flocking to that part of the market. As an aside, a hybrid version of the MG HS SUV has also just landed in New Zealand. It’s timely to note as well, the fully electric ZS at $48,990 easily ON CHARGE: The ZS’ batteries can be powered from domestic supply or charge station. MG ZS: Fully electric or petrol power depending on your preference. qualifies for the Government’s recently introduced electric vehicle rebate of $8625. The ZS EV is powered by a high output 44.5kWh lithium-ion battery, and that is significant, it’s a battery that will give you range, according to the distributors up to 263km between charges. In normal EV fashion charging can be done in two ways, but you will need two different cables. One is a type 2 to type 2 that would be used at a DC rapid charging point taking about 45min to charge from low to 80 per cent. The other is a three-pin cable that can be plugged in from a domestic supply, MG claims an estimated seven hours to fully charge. On the subject of figures, the ZS EV has an electric motor that is rated at 105kW with 353Nm of torque, the latter is available instantly, consequently, the vehicle feels lively, power and acceleration is vivid. According to the manufacturers it will reach 100km/h from a standstill in 8.2sec, which, with its urge from the line, is quite satisfying. Not only does the ZS EV buyer get the benefits of seamless power, there is also plenty of specification on offer. All the necessary items we have come to expect for comfort and convenience are fitted, along with a substantial amount of safety features, something that SAIC has been very pro-active with. The ZS is a relatively new • Price – MG ZS EV, $48,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4314mm; width, 1809mm; height, 1644mm • Configuration – Electrosynchronous motor, 105kW, 353Nm, one-speed automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 8.2sec design both in the chassis and through its styling. It is compact at just over 4.3m, but it is relatively tall, which provides a roomy, spacious interior. At city speeds the ZS EV dawdles with the traffic without taxing the driver, it is light to operate and with dynamic motor braking the driving feel is very involving. The kinetic energy system is adjustable so that braking strength can be moderated, although I preferred the heavy setting, it’s almost like you can drive and slow up without actually using the brake pedal proper. Of course, you do need to do that, but the KERS system is there to add braking impetus. On the highway the ZS EV is quiet, no surprises there, and the handling is predictable with good information through the steering as to how it is reacting to the road surface. Riding on 215/50 x 17in comfort specification Michelin tyres there is direct turn-in when the corners arrive and there is favourable response to steering input. On an inland run through to Darfield and its surrounds, the ZS pleased with its eager nature and controlled feel. Driving it is relaxing and somewhat rewarding, especially if you are of the belief that electric vehicles are the way of the future and the environment is your first consideration. However, the MG ZS is also there for those who want an affordable SUV, electric or petrol. If you want the latter there are two 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrolpowered variants that list at a tempting $22,990 and $27,490. If you are one of the many new car buyers who today are viewing an electric vehicle as the preferred choice, the MG ZS is a worthy consideration, it is affordable and being an SUV it fits with the direction the many new car buyers are steering to. It must be said the evaluation car felt tight and had a solid, secure feeling along with a build quality that presented no flaws. I can see many other manufacturers playing catch-up now that electric vehicles are the big talking point and demand constantly outstrips supply. However, I’ve been informed MG is meeting the expectation for ZS EV, although first choice for colour options may be a little more problematic. has motoring covered! 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