MG ES5 Arrives As A Replacement For The ZS EV

MG has introduced the ES5 in China. The new electric SUV is expected to be introduced in other markets, including India, as a replacement for the ZS EV.

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MG has introduced a new electric SUV for the Chinese market, the ES5, which is expected to replace the ZS EV. The new electric SUV has a sharp look. Its aesthetics are simple and noncontroversial, much like the current-generation ZS EV.

The overall design looks smart and modern. The MS5 shares its platform with the MG4 hatchback and measures 4,476 mm in length, making it 162 mm longer than the ZS EV. Also Read: Renault Fl4wer Power Concept Is A 'hippy chic' Electric SUV The MG ES5 features a modern interior.



It has a digital instrument cluster and a giant central touchscreen. The cabin's colour scheme remains black, with silver trim pieces adding some contrast. MG didn't have an electric variant when it introduced the new-generation ZS EV earlier this year.

Only petrol and a hybrid drivetrain were offered. The new ES5 will use a single electric motor mounted at the rear. It produces 168 hp and 250 Nm of peak torque.

Power will go to the rear wheels. MG is offering the new ES5 with multiple battery packs in China. The largest one is 62.

2 kWh and promises a range of 525 km. Also Read: 5 Fastest Ferrari, Bugatti, Lamborghini Supercars Ever Made It is unclear when MG will update the ZS EV in India. The compact electric SUV retails at a base price of Rs 18.

98 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a single electric motor setup producing 173 hp and 280 Nm of peak torque. A 50.

5 kWh battery pack delivers a range of 461 k on a single charge. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Car News, Auto and around the world..