Australia's new cheapest electric SUV: $6000 slashed off Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 rival as 2025 MG ZS EV enters run-out sale

The MG ZS EV is officially in run-out mode as the brand moves to slash a further $6000 of its already heavily-discounted price tag, making it the cheapest electric SUV in the country.

Interestingly, MG is now offering Essence and Long Range variants for the same price of $36,888, drive-away, despite the Long Range variant delivering 440km of WLTP-rated range compared to the Essence’s 320km.

Regardless, both models are significantly cheaper than they were pre-discount. In fact, the Essence was launched at $45,428, drive-away, while the Long Range started at $50,638, representing total savings of $8540 and $13,750, respectively.

Both variants carry the same kit, which includes a 10.1-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a surround-view camera, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers and a wireless phone charger.

The only differences are battery size and power. The Essence carries a 50.3kWh lithium-ion battery mated to a single front axle-mounted electric motor that delivers 130kW/280Nm.

A larger 72.3kWh unit is fitted to the Long Range, which powers the same electric motor. Power drops slightly to 115kW while torque remains the same.

MG has confirmed stock is limited on this offer, so buyers will have to be quick. The former base-model Excite has already sold out.

Australians bought 22,629 examples of the ZS last year (the vast majority of which were petrol versions), making it one of the best-selling small SUVs in the country, despite a 22.7 per cent sales dip on the previous year.

The new-generation ZS launched in petrol and hybrid guises in Australia this month from $26,990, drive-away, while an all-new electric model will follow later this year.