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Comparison of Hyundai KONA EV and MG ZS EV

 May 22, 2020 Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV

MG Motor has recently launched the MG ZS EV, its first electric vehicle in Nepal, giving it tough competition from the Hyundai KONA EV. Both these EVs are one of the first SUV EVs in Nepal and are able to attract a large number of customers. Let's see how these two electric SUVs stack up against each other.

Hyundai KONA EV MG ZS EV

Starting with the price rates, the new MG ZS EV is priced at Rs 49.99 lakh, while the Hyundai Kona is priced at Rs 51.96 lakh. We can see a slight increase in the price of the Hyundai Kona than the ZS EV.

In terms of power, the MG ZS EV is powered by a larger 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery that is capable of generating 147 Bhp of power and 353 NM of peak torque, with 80% charge being achieved within 30 minutes. The ZS EV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds. The Kona, on the other hand, is powered by a 39.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers 136 bhp of power and 395 NM of peak torque and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds. The MG provides a range of 340 km while the Kona provides 452 km.

MG ZS EV

Dimensionally:

MG ZS EV Hyundai Kona EV

Length 4314 mm 4180 mm

Width 1809 mm 1800 mm

Height 1644 mm 1570 mm

Wheelbase 2579 mm 2600 mm

The MG ZS EV is slightly longer, wider and taller than the Hyundai Kona EV. However, the MG SUV has a shorter wheelbase.

Both SUVs share a lot of features, including a sunroof, smart key, touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, as well as electronically adjustable driver's seats. However, the MG includes i-SMART connected car technology as well as a PM 2.5 AC air filter, which we don't get in the Kona. Similarly, on the other side, the Kona gets heated and ventilated seats, a virtual engine sound system that emits an engine sound at low speeds to alert pedestrians and the visually impaired.

Infotainment 8-inch touchscreen with i-SMART support 7-inch touchscreen

infotainment system with voice control

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Smart key Yes Yes

Sunroof Double panoramic sunroof Electric sunroof

Electric adjustment of the driver's seat 6 ways 10 ways

Hyundai Kona EV

Here, the MG ZS EV benefits from a larger touchscreen infotainment system and dual panoramic sunroof, where like the Hyundai Kona it gains the upper hand with a 10-way electrically adjustable driver's seat as well as heated and ventilated seats.

In terms of safety features, both these SUV EVs include 6 airbags, hill assist, ABS & EBD, tire pressure monitoring system as well as parking camera and sensors. The MG ZS EV takes a close lead with a seatbelt warning system for the second row and heated ORVMs. It was rated 5 stars in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash test.

Both of these electric cars are loaded with many modern technologies, basic safety features at an affordable price. Which do you prefer?