2022 MG ZS EV bookings cross the 1,500 mark

The MG ZS EV competes with the Hyundai Kona Electric.

MG Motor India has announced that it has received over 1,500 bookings for the 2022 ZS EV.

The updated ZS EV was launched on March 7, 2022. The electric SUV is available in two variants: Excite and Exclusive, with prices starting at Rs. 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Powering the 2022 ZS EV is a 50.3 kWh battery and an electric motor with an output of 174 BHP and 353 Nm. The battery is said to offer a maximum range of 461 km on a single charge. MG claims a 0-100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds.

On the outside, the new ZS EV gets a reworked front fascia with new LED headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the car comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging and a panoramic sunroof.

The 2022 ZS EV comes with a host of safety aids, including 6-airbags, a 360-degree camera, blind-spot detection, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, hill descent control, ESC and TPMS.