MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Prices / Electric Motor Specifications / Battery Details / Driving Range / Features / Dimensions / Charging Solutions / Safety Features
MG ZS EV finally makes its debut in the Indian market. The second offering from MG Motor is priced from Rs 20.88 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). Its prime competitor is the Hyundai Kona, which was launched last year at a similar price range.
Here, we put the MG ZS EV against the Hyundai Kona EV to compare their battery packs, their features, dimensions and charging details. We have also driven both the electric SUVs already. Find out their reviews at the end of the article.
MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Price
| ZS EV | Kona EV | |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 20.88 to Rs 23.58 Lakhs | Rs 23.70 Lakhs |
MG ZS EV is priced from Rs 20.88 Lakhs up to Rs 23.58 Lakhs. On the other hand, the Kona EV comes at a price of Rs 23.70 Lakhs (all prices ex-showroom). The top-end variant of ZS is just about the same as of Kona, but it has an advantage of offering almost fully-loaded base variant for Rs 3 Lakhs cheaper.
MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Battery Details And Power
| ZS EV | Kona EV | |
| Battery | 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery with IP67 Rating And Liquid Cooling | 39.2 kWh lithium-ion battery with IP67 rating and Liquid Cooling |
| Power | 143 PS | 136 PS |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Speed With Three Driving Modes | Single Speed With Three Driving Modes |
| 0-100 KM/HR (claimed) | 8.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
ZS EV gets a 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack in comparison to Kona’s 39.2 kWh lithium-ion battery. Both the battery packs are IP67 rated and get liquid-cooling. The ZS EV produces 143 PS and 353 Nm of peak torque. Kona produces comparatively lower power but higher torque, at 136 PS and 394 Nm. While the ZS achieves 0-100 km/hr in just 8.5 seconds, the Kona takes more time for the same at 9.7 seconds.
MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Driving Range
| ZS EV | Kona EV | |
| Range (claimed) | 340 Kms | 452 Kms |
MG claims that the ZS EV will offer up to 340 kms range on a single charge. Despite Kona having a smaller battery, it offers 100 kms worth of range more. The claimed driving range of Kona is 452 kms on single charge.
MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Charging Solutions
MG offers five options for charging the ZS EV. They include:
- Portable 3-Pin Plug Charger – 16-18 Hours
- Home AC Charger – 6-8 Hours
- Public Fast Charger – 0-80% in 50 Minutes
- Extended Charging Network
- Charge On The Go
As for the Kona EV, it also comes with three options for charging, which include:
- Portable 3-Pin Plug Charger – 19 Hours for 100 % / 3 Hours For 50 Kms
- Home AC charger – 7 Hours
- Public Fast Charger – 0-80% in 57 minutes
MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Features
MG has loaded the ZS EV with features such as:
- Rain Sensing Front Wipers
- 6-Ways Adjustable Front Seats
- 3 Level Regenerative Braking Energy
- Eco, Sport and Normal Driving Modes
- Cruise Control
- Auto Headlamps
- Panoramic Sky Roof
- PM 2.5 Air Filter
- LED Headlamps And LED DRLs
- Twin-Pod Analogue Console With 8.9cm MID
- Rear 60:40 Split Seats
- 20.32cm Touchscreen Infotainment with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay And Voice Recognition
- I-Smart technology with charging information, driving details, nearest charging station and other information
The Kona EV gets features such as:
- Electric sunroof
- Front ventilated and heated seats
- 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
- Electronic parking brake
- Button type shift by wire technology
- Fully digital instrument cluster
- 17.7cm touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Recognition
- LED headlamps
- Drive Mode Select (Eco/Eco+/Comfort and Sport)
- Paddle Shifters
- Cruise Control
- Adjustable regeneration braking
MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Safety Features
Safety features of ZS EV include:
- Front and rear seat belt reminder
- Heated ORVMs
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Rear Disc Brakes
- ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
- Hill Descent Control
- Reverse Parking Camera With Guidelines
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Six Airbags
Safety features of the Kona EV include:
- Six Airbags
- Hill Assist Control
- Rear Parking Sensor with Rear Parking Camera
- ABS with EBD
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and ESC
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Four-Disc Brakes (Front and Rear)
MG ZS EV Vs Hyundai Kona EV – Dimensions
| ZS EV | Kona EV | |
| Length | 4314mm | 4180mm |
| Width | 1809mm | 1800mm |
| Height | 1620mm | 1570mm |
| Ground Clearance | 161mm | 170mm |
| Wheelbase | 2579mm | 2600mm |
| Weight | 1502 Kgs | 1535 Kgs |
ZS EV is 4,314mm long, 1,809mm wide and 1620mm tall. In comparison, Kona is shorter by nearly 200mm, which is a huge difference. The width and height of Kona are also lower than the ZS EV, by 9mm and 50mm respectively. Seems like ZS EV will be more spacious than Kona. However, Kona gets batter ground clearance than ZS EV, at 170mm.
