New ‘Excite Pro’ variant added to MG ZS EV lineup

Key Highlights

• The new ‘Excite Pro’ variant of MG ZS EV costs Rs 19.98 lakh.
• It costs Rs 1 lakh more than the entry-level Executive variant.
• The new variant gets a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

MG Motor has added a new mid-spec ‘Excite Pro’ variant to the ZS EV lineup. This variant is priced at Rs 19.98 lakh. MG ZS EV is now available in four variants – Executive, Excite Pro, Exclusive Plus, and Essence. The Excite Pro is Rs 1 lakh more expensive than the entry-level Executive trim. The automaker also introduced fast charging variants for its compact Comet EV.

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MG ZS EV: Here’s what the Excite Pro variant offers

Prices for the MG ZS EV start at Rs 18.98 lakh for the Executive variant. As mentioned earlier, the Excite Pro demands a premium of Rs 1 lakh over the entry-level variant. However, it is Rs 4 lakh cheaper than the variant about it. MG Motor has also updated nomenclature for the variants of its electric SUV. The Exclusive trim is now Exclusive Plus and the Exclusive Pro trim is now called Essence. Here is the full price list for the EV.

Variant	Price
Executive	Rs 18.98 lakh
Excite Pro	Rs 19.98 lakh
Exclusive Plus	Rs 23.98 lakh
Essence	Rs 24.98 lakh

While MG Motor has not revealed the full list of features for the ZS EV Excite Pro, it has mentioned that the variant will receive a dual-pane panoramic sunroof. This makes MG ZS EV the only electric offering under Rs 20 lakh to come with this feature. Last year, the automaker introduced a Level 2 ADAS package on the top-spec variant of the EV.

It remains to be seen whether it will also be included in the mid-spec Excite Pro variant. If the Level 2 package does not make its way to the Excite Pro, it may get basic ADAS features like blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot detection system. The sensitivity level of these systems can be altered between low, medium, and high.

Other features on the MG ZS EV include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch driver’s display, and wireless charging. In terms of safety features, the electric SUV is equipped with six airbags, ESC, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, and more. The EV also gets 75+ connected car features.

Things remain the same under the hood for all four variants of the MG ZS EV. Powering the electric SUV is a front-mounted electric motor that produces a maximum power output of 176hp and 280Nm. The 50.3kWh battery pack offers a driving range of 461km. The EV can go from 0-100kmph in 8.5 seconds.

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Conclusion

The relatively affordable Excite Pro variant will help in boosting the sales of the ZS EV. Currently, it rivals the top-spec trims of Mahindra XUV400 and Tata Nexon EV as well as the likes of BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona EV. MG Motor has also introduced two new fast-charging variants for the Comet EV. These variants come with a 7.4 kW fast charger and are priced at Rs 8.24 lakh and Rs 9.14 lakh respectively.