Why EV ownership is now easier than ever

Electric vehicles are on everybody’s mind right now. From the federal government to family garages, EVs have gone from a Jetsons-style idea to a booming reality.

The increasing number of EV models available to buy in Australia has changed the conversation regarding electric car ownership. But the arrival of the latest MG ZS EV, the brand’s updated 100% battery-electric mid-sized SUV, cements how easy it is to own an EV.

MG’s first achievement with its ZS EV is affordability. The price premium for electric vehicles has, until now, been a commitment EV owners have had to accept. But with a price starting at $44,990 driveaway, the ZS EV removes this barrier for mid-size SUV buyers.

For those not quite ready to make the leap into full EV just yet, MG has a solution for families to begin their transformation from internal combustion engines (petrol and diesel) vehicles to EV’s with the MG HS Plus EV.

But MG hasn’t sacrificed customer value or quality to achieve their price point across the range. The ZS EV carries an impressive array of standard equipment and intelligent technologies, along with an available driving range of up to 320km. All of this gives the ZS EV real-world usability and makes owning this EV easy.

The company’s approach to EV recharging is a big driver behind the ease of ownership that comes with the ZS EV. The stylish and compact MG ChargeHub, MG’s advanced but simple-to-use EV recharging unit, has been designed for homes, hotels, cafes and offices everywhere.

MG ChargeHub makes recharging the ZS EV arguably easier than refilling a petrol or diesel car. A 7kW Aurora MG ChargeHub fully recharges the ZS EV within eight hours, which makes recharging a simple matter of plugging in at night and waking to a full charge.

But MG has gone even further in its quest to make EV recharging simpler and affordable in Australia. The company has committed itself to providing up to 3000 EV chargers around the country over a period of three years.

Under the initiative, MG Motor Australia and New Zealand has pledged to assist the installation of EV rechargers in venues such as hotels and resorts across metropolitan and regional Australia.

All these initiatives bolster the existing simplicity and lower costs of owning an EV. Compared to a pure petrol-powered car, an equivalent EV has far fewer drivetrain parts. This means less scheduled maintenance on the ZS EV, lowering their servicing costs.

The effective cost to fill an EV with electricity compared to a petrol or diesel car is much less, with some EVs even able to share their battery-stored electricity with appliances when you’re away from home.

The true ease of powering an EV can be seen with how EV recharging patterns often resemble those of mobile phones; plug them in to recharge overnight and top them up during the day if needed. It’s that simple.

And then there’s the fun of driving an EV. There are no combustion-engine vibrations or noises, which makes EVs like the MG ZS EV smooth and quiet to drive. And their instant torque delivery, a natural feature of electric motors, gives great acceleration, easy cruising, and immediate response when you need to overtake.

Put all this together and the reality of owning an EV comes down to two words: affordable and enjoyable.

You can see it with MG and its all-electric ZS EV mid-size SUV. And it’s doubly compelling when you consider the company’s commitment to expanding Australia’s public recharging network.

Contact your local MG dealer and test drive the ZS EV today.