Here's the first official images of the MG E ZS, the pure electric variant of the
brand’s smallest SUV that is undergoing road testing in India. Spy shots of its
odd prototype emerged just last month from China.
The MG E ZS has the
same design as the ICE-powered variant. Typical of new energy vehicles, it
features unique alloy wheels. These 16- or 17-inch wheels are wrapped in
205/60R16 or 215/50R17 tyres respectively. At the rear, a small green ‘E’
before the ZS badge is the only other indicator. Spy shots are proof that the
interior also will look mostly similar to the ZS.
The MG E ZS
measures 4,314 mm in length, 1,809 mm in width and 1,620 mm/1,644 mm in height.
It has a 2,585 mm wheelbase. The only difference from the standard variant is
with the height (MG ZS: 1,648 mm). In place of a four-cylinder petrol engine,
there’s an electric motor in this variant. Produced by Huayu Automotive, it
delivers a maximum output of 150 PS. In comparison, the most powerful
engine, the 1.0-litre TGI petrol unit, delivers 125 PS.
SAIC Motor produces
the MG E ZS at its Zhengzhou plant in Henan province, China. The company could
launch the new energy vehicle in the domestic market sometime later this year.
