MG ZS EV on sale in Iceland in June 2020 100% electric B-segment SUV with Euro NCAP Five-star accreditation The legendary MG brand know from the past will formally enter the Icelandic automotive market later this month, when car dealer BL introduces the new front wheel drive and electric SUV MG ZS EV into the showroom, at Sævarhöfði. As the share of environmentally-friendly cars in Iceland is growing in the market, the MG ZS EV offers a new and exciting choice to select from in the flora of spacious and well-equipped electric cars at BL. New affordable electric driving The MG ZS EV is a five-person front-wheel-drive and generously equipped car that will be available for immediate delivery in two models; Comfort and Luxury. BL is offering the new MG ZS EV Comfort for kr. 3,990,000 and the Luxury for kr. 4,390,000 making the MG ZS EV the competitive new electric car in its size category, in the Icelandic market. Iceland is one of the eight European countries where MG is currently available Available Saturday, June 27 MG ZS EV Comfort and Luxury will be premiered in BL's showroom at Sævarhöfði on Saturday, June 27, between 12pm and 4pm. In addition to show cars, test cars will be available for those who want to try out this new electric and spacious SUV. At the same time, the Icelandic website will also be ready at BL, where the enthusiasts can check out the car, colors and designs – www.mgmotor.is. The latest electric vehicle technology MG ZS EV The MG ZS EV electric car is equipped with a water-cooled and powerful 44.5kWh battery that can be fast charged from 0-80% in just 40 minutes. The sports car's battery capacity is 263 kilometers, according to WLTP, making it suitable for both local and outdoor travel. Iceland among the first Nordic markets of MG Matt Lei, CEO of MG Motor Europe, is excited for the Icelandic car market, which he says is one of the first Nordic markets to start selling MG again. "We are excited that Iceland will now join the group of Nordic countries that have already started selling the MG ZS EV, as Norway and Denmark have already embraced the rebirth of MG in Europe. We look forward to introducing the MG ZS EV all electric SUV to the people of Iceland. We see the growing appetite in Iceland for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as they represented 25% of the automotive market in 2019. We believe Reykjavík is the perfect launchpad for our new, 100% electric, mid-size SUV. Our message to Icelanders is this: MG has returned and now with an affordable electric SUV,” says Matt Lei, CEO of MG Motor Europe. A stylish electric vehicle, suitable for Icelandic conditions Erna Gísladóttir, CEO of BL, also welcomes MG at this partnership is the eleventh brand of BL that has launched in this country: “We believe this new offer will provide customers with the ultimate electric solution for their mobility needs. The MG ZS EV is a classy and environmentally friendly car that is ideal for traveling anywhere in the country. We at BL have a long history in the industry that goes all the way back to 1954, and we look forward to starting a new phase in the company's operations on June 27 when we premiere the electric MG ZS EV, the newest brand in the automotive flora, "says Erna Gísladóttir , CEO of BL. MG ZS EV with 5 safety stars Euro NCAP The MG ZS EV received the maximum Europe NCAP safety rating of five-stars which positions it as the first B-segment electric SUV with this safety accreditation. Independent Safety Agency Euro NCAP has a long experience in the field of multifaceted safety tests for new cars and consumers look very closely at the grades given by the Agency following their tests. Rating goes above and beyond legal requirements This safety rating not only accredits the MG ZS EV as well performing, under Euro NCAP tests, but it also reflects the safety equipment offered in the MG ZS EV. Euro NCAP's methodology for assessing car safety and ratings is constantly evolving in line with the steady technological development in the automotive industry. This is why the recent inclusion of emerging crash avoidance technology has significantly altered the meaning of the stars. Driver assistance functions for more safety In addition to collision protection, the MG ZS EV SUV has a number of other safety features to assist the driver in traffic. This includes the MG Pilot L2 + security system which combines the functionality of the interactive accelerator (ACC), the lane of the vehicle (LDW) and the automatic emergency braking (AEB) carrying, among other things, identification of cyclists and pedestrians in traffic. The MG ZS EV is also equipped with a multifunctional camera system and radar that detects different weather conditions due to weather and responds to ensure the safest driving in traffic. Further details will be provided for the safety equipment and generous standard equipment. The MG ZS EV is nearing its premiere at BL at Sævarhöfði, on Saturday 27 June. Press release MG Motor Europe and BL ehf. June 12, 2020. For further information, please contact Loftur Ágústsson, BL Marketing Manager, tel. 822 8083, email address: [email protected] MG manufactured by the 7th largest car manufacturer in the world In 1924, an icon was born. MG, the British motoring brand is famous for sporty, exciting and value-for-money cars. Ahead of its time and ahead of the competition, the classic British sport car captured the world’s attention; from the original MG 14/28 Super Sports car, designed by the legendary Cecil Kimber, to the all-electric MG ZS EV of today. Since 2007, MG is one of the car brands of SAIC Motor, no. 7 car manufacturer in the world. Today, MG is growing fast in Europe, fielding a range of practical and affordable hatchbacks and SUVs. Designed in Marylebone, London, and manufactured in state-of-the-art factories in several countries, today’s MGs are practical, spacious, and packed with technology perfect for modern life. Our combination of European engineering and state of the art EV-technology will accelerate you into a new era of mobility, enabling you to make the positive switch. .