India, April 23 -- The MG ZS EV is a five-seater all-electric compact SUV that was launched in India as the first electric car from MG in the country. Available at a starting price of Rs.17.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the MG ZS EV competes with rivals such as the Tata Curvv EV and Hyundai Creta Electric. Consumers planning to buy the MG ZS EV can purchase it outright as well as opt for a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, under which the OEM offers a battery rental plan costing Rs.4.5 per km, significantly lowering the initial purchase price.

The MG ZS EV promises an ARAI-certified range of 461 km on a single charge, while the real-world range is around 320-350 km, depending on driving conditions. Powering this electric SUV is a 50.3 kWh bat...