Mg Zs Ev, the First Truly Affordable, Family Friendly Electric Car
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MG ZS EV, THE FIRST TRULY AFFORDABLE, FAMILY FRIENDLY ELECTRIC CAR • Iconic British brand MG launches the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car • MG ZS EV available from just £21,495 for first 1,000 retail customers * • Price includes free home charging point and standard installation * • MG ZS EV is the most high-tech MG ever, with MG Pilot driver assistance suite • Go anywhere with 163 miles WLTP range and frequent rapid charging capability • Car and lithium-ion battery covered by MG’s famous 7 year warranty • MG’s Gigafactory capable of producing 300,000 EV batteries per year MG Motor UK today announces its entry into the zero-emissions vehicle market with the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car. The sensational MG ZS EV has been designed to bring EV technology to a wider audience than ever before and represents an exciting new chapter in the MG story. ZS EV is MG’s most high-tech car ever, with the MG Pilot driver assistance suite setting new standards of specification and delivering exceptional value for money. ZS EV combines the spacious and practical design of the original ZS with a clean, efficient and dynamic electric powertrain. And with the first 1,000 retail customers being able to get behind the wheel from just £21,495, MG is bringing zero- emissions motoring to the people. With a combined WLTP certified range of 163 miles and frequent rapid charging capability, families can enjoy the freedom to go anywhere in an electric car. MG is also proud to be offering ZS EV with its famous 7-year warranty which covers the car and the lithium-ion battery. Packed with innovative features, ZS EV is designed to provide customers with a stress-free driving experience. MG Pilot is a driver assistance suite which complements the driver and offers support when required. Excite and Exclusive versions both include MG Pilot as standard, with features including Advanced Emergency Braking, Blindspot Monitoring, Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. ZS EV majors on interior space, making it ideal for busy families and those who value practicality. Boasting some of the most generous shoulder, leg and headroom in its class, the ZS EV also features a substantial, full-sized boot. With hidden storage areas, a split-level boot and practical features to keep items secure on the move, ZS EV can handle bikes, pushchairs, luggage and bulky loads with no trouble at all. In the cabin, the sky really is the limit with the panoramic, sliding Sky Roof offering uninterrupted access to the sunshine above, creating a bright and airy experience for the whole family. Customers will also enjoy the latest generation of MG’s responsive infotainment system, with an 8” colour touchscreen featuring sat-nav, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth phone connection with audio streaming and DAB radio. ZS EV features an intelligently packaged and water-cooled 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, fed to a front-mounted electric motor which delivers 105 kW / 143 PS of power and 353 Nm of instant torque. Water-cooling manages the battery temperature allowing frequent rapid charging and optimum range whatever the weather. MG’s ingenious packaging positions the battery pack underneath the car, meaning that there’s no compromise in cabin or storage space. This also results in a low centre of gravity, making ZS EV agile and dynamic through corners. While power and weight distribution are important, ZS EV also boasts some impressive technology to maximise range, efficiency and convenience for the driver. With three driving modes and three levels of regenerative braking, ZS EV can be tailored to suit the driver’s preferences, making it the perfect companion for everyday driving. Both the car’s internal and external styling elements make the ZS EV feel reassuringly MG. ZS EV sports the latest evolution of MG’s distinctive star-rider grille which perfectly frames the famous octagonal logo. It also seamlessly integrates the CCS charging port. The new-style 17” alloy wheels are designed to be light and extremely aero-dynamic, helping to maximise range even further, and the choice of four exterior colours includes the new and vibrant Pimlico Blue. Daniel Gregorious, Head of Sales & Marketing at MG, said: “With an exciting £21,495 price point at launch, ZS EV is a compelling option for customers who want to switch from old school petrol and diesel cars and enjoy all the wonderful benefits of electric motoring. ZS EV is here to revolutionise the way people think about electric cars. With the first truly affordable, family friendly electric car, MG is bringing zero-emissions motoring within everyone’s reach. Make no mistake, this car isn’t a brand statement or a vanity project, we’re here to sell electric cars and to sell big!” ZS EV customer deliveries will begin in September 2019. Customers wishing to make sure they secure one of the first 1,000 retail cars, available from just £21,495, can place a £500 deposit to reserve their place in the queue by visiting MG.CO.UK/ELECTRIC * MG ZS EV Excite starts from £28,495 OTR. After deducting the Government Grant of £3,500 and the matching MG EV Grant, the first 1,000 retail customers can purchase their car from just £21,495. MG will also match the Government Grant on Exclusive versions, reducing the £30,495 OTR price to just £23,495. Free home charging point and standard installation also applies to the first 1,000 retail orders. ENDS MG ZS EV – Made for the family At last, a stylish, practical electric vehicle that’s made with family in mind. ZS EV offers everything the modern family needs for the school run, weekend sports matches and adventures in the great British countryside with man’s best friend. With some of the most generous shoulder, leg and headroom in its segment, ZS EV offers a premium travelling experience for driver and passenger alike – providing around 55mm additional rear shoulder room and 80mm more rear headroom than the segment average. Thanks to the greater space provided by a flat floor, it’s been possible to integrate additional floating storage under the centre console. An incredible 448 litres of boot capacity (some 60 litres larger than the typical compact-SUV) – plus a split-level boot – provides plenty of room for prams, luggage, outdoor leisure equipment or the weekly shop. Keen cyclists and adventure sports fans will benefit from numerous compartments throughout the car, which provide additional storage, as well as folding seats to accommodate bigger, bulkier items. ZS EV does it all. Opening the doors, drivers and passengers are welcomed to a spacious interior. Soft materials and contrasting shades create an inviting social space. A range of 3D shapes, metallic and chrome finishes, and carbon textures cast a dynamic design throughout the interior. Exclusive versions feature a panoramic, sliding and opening Sky Roof which makes the interior feel light, airy and spacious. Also new to ZS EV is the Rotary Gear Selector, which allows drivers to effortlessly switch between three gears – Drive, Neutral and Reverse – and adds yet another premium touch to the cabin. A button in the centre of the dial places the car into Park mode. Despite its compact dimensions, ZS EV is one of the most spacious and practical vehicles in its class. Through intelligent engineering, ZS EV offers a generous cabin, allowing adults to sit comfortably both front and rear. Its boot space also outperforms many of its rivals, with 98 litres more than the Mazda CX3, 94 litres in addition to the Nissan Juke and 93 litres on top of the Ford EcoSport. No other electric vehicle on the market delivers so much car for so little money. And with zero- emissions, owners will benefit from lower running costs and a family sized SUV which is more cost effective to maintain and is exceptional value for money. Technology is key to the interior of ZS EV, with an advanced infotainment system taking centre stage in the dashboard. A large and intuitive 8” colour touchscreen features sat-nav together with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ connectivity, providing outstanding comfort and convenience. For ultimate ease, further controls can be found on the ergonomic steering wheel. Leather-style seats offer premium comfort for the driver and passengers alike, while the elevated seating position, typical of an SUV, provides a commanding view of the road ahead. Exclusive versions bring even more premium equipment with heated and power adjustable front seats. MG Pilot – Driver assistance suite As a true family-friendly electric SUV, ZS EV is MG’s most technologically advanced model to date, aiding drivers and protecting occupants with the MG Pilot driver assistance suite. MG Pilot comes as standard on both Excite and Exclusive versions and includes Active Emergency Braking. At speeds below 12mph, the car will automatically deploy the vehicle’s brakes to avoid a collision with a car, bicycle or pedestrian. At speeds above 12mph, the vehicle will reduce the likelihood or mitigate the severity of an accident. Using an intelligent combination of multi-angled radars, MG Pilot is an excellent companion on long distance mile-munching journeys. Lane Keep Assist reads the road markings, holding the ZS EV safely within its lane. If the driver unintentionally strays outside of their lane, the Lane Departure Warning and Prevention system will alert the driver before actively preventing the vehicle from drifting into the path of other vehicles. MG Pilot will also intervene if it detects the car leaving the carriageway. Deploying the Emergency Lane Keep system, MG Pilot will provide steering input to ensure the vehicle remains on the tarmac.