SAIC ZS
combustion base of the MG ZSThe MG ZS EV is the electric version of the petrol ZS SUV, on the same combustion floor and therefore not a purpose-built EV — not to be confused with the MG4 and MGS5 on the dedicated MSP platform. The facelift brought two very different packs for Standard Range and Long Range, each with its own cell chemistry and charging behaviour. For CarMatch a common, affordable trade-in car.
SAIC ZS is the EV platform of SAIC (MG), in production since 2019, with a 400V architecture. The SAIC ZS platform carries 1 model from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on SAIC ZS runs from 320 to 440 km.
Pick the car first, then the version — chemistry, battery and drive differ per version.
Platform schematic
MG ZS EV
Long Range2021–2025 · facelift· verified| Battery (gross) | 72.6 kWh NMC |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 68.3 kWh |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Power | 115 kW |
| Motors | 1× · 1 front / 0 rear |
| WLTP range | 440 km |
| Real range (estimate) | ±370 km |
| Consumption (WLTP) | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Consumption (real, estimate) | ±18.5 kWh/100 km |
| Max DC charging | 94 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±37 min |
| Added per 10 min | ±70 km |
Charging speed per variant
peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%
Models on this platform
Platform evolution
- 2017Petrol ZSMG launches the ZS as a compact SUV with a combustion engine
- 2019ZS EV in EuropeThe electric ZS comes to Europe, with a single front motor
- 2021FaceliftTwo new packs for Standard Range and Long Range
- 2025Successor on MSPThe MGS5 EV replaces the ZS EV, on the dedicated MSP platform
Frequently asked questions
- Which models are built on the SAIC ZS platform?
- The SAIC ZS platform carries MG ZS EV.
- Which group owns the SAIC ZS platform and how long has it been in production?
- The SAIC ZS platform was developed by SAIC (MG), has been in production since 2019 and runs at 400V.
- Does the MG ZS EV (2021–2025) charge faster than the previous generation?
- The MG ZS EV (2021–2025) charges at a peak of 94 kW, against 76 kW for the 2019–2021 generation.
- Which variant on the SAIC ZS platform charges fastest?
- The MG ZS EV Long Range charges on the SAIC ZS platform at a peak of 94 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±37 minutes.
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Verify the specifications of each version before purchase or customer use. Real-world range is a CarMatch estimate for mixed driving, not a manufacturer figure. Battery values are gross packs; charging times are approximations. Not a homologation document, not an offer.