2021 MG ZS EV Long Range
The 2021 MG ZS EV Long Range is an all-electric SUV. Its electric drivetrain produces 174 hp (130 kW), with a quoted range of 273 miles (439 km), and it has front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.2 seconds and top speed is 108 mph (174 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2021 MG ZS EV LONG RANGE
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 14, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | MG | Model | ZS EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | Version / Trim | Long Range |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Dover White, Pebble Black, Dynamic Red, Medal Silver, Ion Blue, Smoke Grey, Lemon Ice, Monsoon Grey, Tarmac Grey |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | China |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Motor | Permanent Magnet Motor | Battery | 70 kWh |
| Power | 174 hp / 130 kW | Torque | 280 Nm / 207 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.2 sec | Top Speed | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
| Electric Range | 273 miles (439 km) | Max Charge Rate | 76 kW |
| Charge 0→80% | 40 mins | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2021 SUVS
Compared with other 2021 SUVs in our database, its 174 hp is 43% less than the average 2021 SUV (305 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.7 seconds slower than average, and it is 16% lighter than the typical SUV.
| 2021 MG ZS EV Long Range | Average 2021 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 174 hp | 305 hp (98 cars) | -43% |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 413 Nm (98 cars) | -32% |
| 0–60 mph | 8.2 s | 6.5 s (103 cars) | +26% |
| Top speed | 108 mph | 129 mph (103 cars) | -16% |
| Kerb weight | 1,620 kg | 1,919 kg (105 cars) | -16% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2021 SUVs with similar power to the 2021 MG ZS EV Long Range.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 MG ZS EV Long Range | 174 hp | 8.2 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2021 Changan CS75 1.5T | 170 hp | 9.0 s | 1,530 kg |
| 2021 Subaru Forester AWD | 182 hp | 8.0 s | 1,530 kg |
| 2021 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro | 186 hp | 9.0 s | 1,650 kg |
| 2021 Geely Boyue 2.0TD | 190 hp | 9.5 s | 1,610 kg |