MG ZS EV Set To Get Longer Range Trim In 2022 Upto 500km Of Range And Bigger Battery Pack

• Long-range ZS EV will likely utilise a bigger 73kWh battery pack, which should also translate to longer charging times.

• It could be introduced with a facelift.

• Petrol-powered and facelifted ZS coming in 2021.

• Expect a premium in prices over the smaller capacity battery pack trims.

Currently, the, the carmaker hinted at a longer range variant of the ZS EV, slated for a debut by 2022. Well that looks to be well under schedule, as Rajeev Chaba, Managing Director of MG Motor India, has confirmed the introduction of the longer range ZS EV for 2022.

The long-range ZS EV variant will likely use a 73kWh battery pack, which could push the range up to 500km on a single charge. Despite the higher density, it is expected to weigh the same as the 44.5kWh battery pack at 250kg.

With a bigger battery, also expect longer charging times. The current model can get a 0-80 percent charge in 50 minutes via a DC fast charger. On the other hand, a normal 7.4kWh wall box charger is capable of a full charge in 6 to 8 hours.

is the MG ZS EV's sole rival in the country.