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Affordable MG Electric Car In The Works

MG Affordable Electric Car India

MG Motor India is ready to launch its first electric vehicle in India – the MG eZS. The electric SUV is slated to go on sale in December, 2019. With Hyundai Kona electric in its sight, the MG e-ZS is estimated to be priced around Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom). The British carmaker is also working on an affordable electric vehicle for India that will hit roads in the next 3-4 years. Read – MG ZS EV To Get A Huge Panoramic Sunroof

With an investment of over Rs 5,000 crore, the company will set up a battery assembly facility for its electric vehicles in a couple of years. Talking to an online media publication, Rajeev Chaba, MG Motor India managing director, said that the company has technology and products and aims to lead the EV segment in the country.

MG Electric Car India

MG ZS electric SUV will be initially made available in select cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The company plans to manufacture 100 units of the vehicle monthly and increase it to 200-300 units per month on the demand basis. The British carmaker aims to sell 2,000-3,000 units of the MG ZS electric SUV per annum. Read – Is MG’s Compact SUV Coming To India?

The MG ZS derives its power from an electric motor and a 44.5KWh battery returning a claimed range of 325km on single charge. It’s likely to offer power close to 150bhp. The vehicle can do 0 to 100kmph in 8.5 seconds, while attaining a top speed of 140kmph.

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