The MG ZS EV has been a groundbreaking vehicle in the Australian electric car market, often holding the title of the country’s most affordable electric vehicle. While it has been a sales success for the brand, MG has now ceased production and is clearing out remaining stock to make way for its successor, the MGS5 EV. This makes it a unique opportunity for buyers looking for a bargain.

MG Australia has officially removed the ZS EV from its website, but there are still dozens of new examples available in dealerships across the country. The brand has been offering a final, aggressive discount to move the remaining stock, with both the entry-level Excite and the higher-spec Essence Long Range variants being offered at the same price. This makes the Long Range model a particularly good bargain, as it offers a significantly larger battery and more features for the same cost as the base model.

For context, the ZS EV Long Range is equipped with a 72.6 kWh battery pack, which provides a WLTP driving range of up to 440 km. This is a substantial improvement over the standard-range model and makes it a highly practical car for both city commuting and longer trips. The car is powered by a front-mounted electric motor delivering 130 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque.

The ZS EV, while being a conversion of a petrol platform, still offered a compelling package with a spacious interior, a decent list of standard features, and a full suite of safety technologies. Its role as an affordable entry point into the electric vehicle market has been a huge factor in its success in Australia. For those in the market for a new electric SUV and not concerned with the very latest technology, the remaining ZS EV stock represents an excellent value proposition, especially with the current discounts. However, once this final stock is gone, the focus will shift entirely to the more advanced, dedicated-EV-platform MGS5 EV.