Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV Full Detailed Comparison

The Tata Nexon EV and MG ZS EV are the most popular long-range electric cars in India. Both offer great performance, can travel comfortably on inter-city trips, and are practical family SUVs. But which SUV should you choose if you really want to? Tata or MG?rnrnWe compared Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV for detailed specifications, features, performance, and range testing.rn

Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV: Specifications

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	rn Tata Nexon EV rn	rn MG ZS EV rn
rn Power (PS) rn	rn 129PS rn	rn 143PS rn
rn Torque (Nm) rn	rn 245Nm rn	rn 353Nm rn
rn Battery Capacity  rn	rn 30.2kWh rn	rn 44.5kWh rn
rn 0-80 Percent (Fast charging) rn	rn 1 hour rn	rn 50 minutes rn

rn rnrnThe MG ZS EV's battery capacity is 14.3kWh more than Nexon EV. Therefore, it is much faster to operate with a quick charger. Can the Nexon EV beat the ZS EV despite its weak battery capacity?rn

Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV: Design

rnDesign is an important factor when choosing between any two cars. For some, it is a question of color and tonality, so how are cars in this regard?rnrn Tata Nexon EVrnrnThe Tata Nexon EV is the company's new Impact 2.0 design language. It has a front grille with a thick black stripe down the middle. Tata gave it a slightly angular design and new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.rnThe Nexon EV comes in three colors: Signature Teal Blue, Glacier White, and Moonlit Silver. The sunroof comes in contrasting tones, which adds to the appearance of the vehicle.rnrn Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EVrnrnOn the other hand, the MG ZS EV has adopted a more daring and luxurious design from the beginning. There are fewer distractions up front compared to the Nexon EV - it has the grille, air vents, and lights all of which are completely separated from each other. The MG ZS EV comes in three colors – Copenhagen Blue, Currant Red, and Ferris White.rnrnAlso Read: Tata Nexon EV Price | Specs | Featuresrn

Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV: Features

rnThe Tata Nexon EV has features like keyless entry, car start/stop button, climate control, and a single-speed transmission. Like most other electric cars, the Nexon EV also includes smart regenerative brakes that help you recharge the car's battery when you brake. Other features include hill up/down assist, power steering, ABS, and central locking.rnrn Tata Nexon EVrnrn rnrnOn the other hand, the MG ZS EV is packed with features. In addition to all of the above, the MG ZS EV also comes with features like parking assist, 3-point seat belt, cruise control, 3 driving modes, 2.5 PM filter, heated rearview mirrors, and a bigger panoramic sunroof.rnrn Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EVrn

Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV: Range

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rn City rn	rn City Total Range rn	rn Highway rn	rn Highway Total Range rn
rn Nexon EV rn	rn 9.35km/kWh rn	rn 282.37km rn	rn 7km/kWh rn	rn 311.5km rn
rn ZS EV rn	rn 7.85km/kWh* rn	rn 237.07km rn	rn 6.12km/kWh* rn	rn 272.34km rn

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In the city runs, the Tata returned 9.35km/kWh, which is 1.5km/kWh more than the MG. On the highway, the MG manages to close this gap to 0.88. That said, the ZS EV can travel much further than the Tata thanks to a larger battery pack.

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Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV: Performance

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	rn Tata Nexon EV rn	rn MG ZS EV rn
rn 0-100kmph rn	rn 9.58s in S / 16.80s in D rn	rn 8.36 seconds rn
rn 20-80kmph (Kickdown) rn	rn 5.25s in S / 9.09s in D rn	rn 4.56 seconds rn

rn rnrnIn drive, the Nexon EV does 0-100kmph in 16.80 seconds, which is a full 8.44 seconds slower than the ZS EV. This gap reduces to 1.22 seconds when you dial the Nexon to the sport, which is not bad. The Nexon EV is considerably slower than the ZS EV in the drive. However, the gap between both models is less than a second when you shift the Nexon to Sport.rn

Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV: Price

rnThe Tata Nexon EV price in India starts at ₹13.9 lakh and it comes in three variants, whereas the MG ZS EV is priced at ₹20.88 lakh for the Excite variant and ₹23.88 lakh for the Exclusive variant.rnrnex-showroom prices of the cars are listed below:rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrn

Model	Price (ex-showroom)
Tata Nexon EV XM	₹13.99 lakh
Tata Nexon EV XZ+	₹14.99 lakh
Tata Nexon EV XZ+ Lux	₹15.99 lakh
MG ZS EV Excite	₹20.88 lakh
MG ZS EV Exclusive	₹23.88 lakh

rnThe Tata Nexon EV is undeniably cheaper, but cheaper is not always better. Or is it? Tell us what do you think in the comments below:rnrnAlso Read: Hyundai Creta vs Hyundai Venue Full detailed comparisonrnrnAlso Read: Maruti Swift vs Maruti Baleno Full Detailed Comparison