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MG is a British automotive owned by state-owned Chinese company SAIC Motor Corporation Limited.

2023 World Electric Vehicle of the Year finalists have been revealed

2023-02-08 / Robert Vinet

It’s award season and the finalists for the 2023 World Electric Vehicle of the Year award have been announced. They are »

What’s more, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the Nissan Ariya, both EVs, are also finalists for the overall 2023 World Car of the Year award. Interestingly the Nissan Ariya didn’t make the final cut for the EV of the Year 🤔. The Kia Niro is a contender for the overall award. The Kia Niro is available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and a full-time EV.

Other EVs that made the final cut in other categories »

10 cheapest EVs in the UK

2021-12-19 / Robert Vinet

Fiat 500 Electric

Smart EQ fortwo » £17,850 (CDN$30,500 / USD$23,600)
Smart EQ forfour » £18,285 (CDN$31,200 / USD$24,200)
Fiat 500 » £20,495 (CDN$35,000 / USD$27,150)
VW e-up! » £20,695 (CDN$35,300 / USD$27,400)
Mini Electric » £26,000 (CDN$44,400 / USD$34,400)
Mazda MX-30 » £26,045 (CDN$24,500 / USD$34,500)
MG5 EV » £26,495 (CDN$45,200 / USD$35,100)
Peugeot e-208 » £27,225 (CDN$46,500 / USD$36,050)
Renault Zoe » £27,595 (CDN$47,100 / USD$36,550)
Vauxhall Corsa-e » £27,805 (CDN$47,500 / USD$36,800)

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DrivingElectric Car of the Year 2022 goes to the MG ZS EV

2021-12-18 / Robert Vinet

DrivingElectric Car of the Year 2022 goes to the MG ZS EV

British publication DrivingElectric has announced their award winners for this year »

Car of the Year 2022 » MG ZS EV

Best Urban Electric Car » Fiat 500

Best Value Electric Car » MG ZS EV

Best Family Electric Car » Skoda Enyaq iV

Best Luxury Electric Car » BMW iX

Best Long-Distance Electric Car » Hyundai Ioniq 5

Best Electric Company Car » Tesla Model 3

Best Electric Performance Car » Porsche Taycan

Best Used Electric Car » Nissan Leaf Mk2

Best Small Electric Van » Citroen e-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner, Toyota Proace City Electric, and Vauxhall Combo-e

Best Medium Electric Van » Citroen e-Dispatch, Peugeot e-Expert, Toyota Proace Electric, and Vauxhall Vivaro-e

Best Large Electric Van » Fiat e-Ducato

Technology Award » Hyundai Ioniq 5

Innovation Award » Citroen Ami

Readers’ Favourite Electric Car » Kia EV6

Autocar names it’s top 10 family EVs for 2021

2021-12-03 / Robert Vinet

These are the best EVs that effortlessly will fit into everyday life and carry the family and its paraphernalia.

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This is a list of our top 10 electric cars for families at the more affordable end of the market, compiled considering factors such as range, usability, driving dynamics and value for money. Some EVs are still subject to relatively high prices compared with combustion-engined cars, but their premiums can be offset against lower running costs.

MG revealed prices and details for the refreshed ZS EV

2021-11-01 / Robert Vinet

MG ZS EV

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Three specification levels will be available, with prices for the entry-level SE Long Range model starting from £30,995, or £28,495 after the government’s £2500 plug-in car grant is applied.

The Kia e-Niro rival will gain a 72kWh battery with a range of up to 273 miles (~440 km), a big improvement on the 163 miles offered by the outgoing model.

Entry-level SE cars are equipped with a 10.1in touchscreen, sat-nav and USB charging ports, along with automatic air conditioning, LED headlights, keyless entry and adaptive cruise control. All cars receive assist systems including active emergency braking, lane assist, and pedestrian and cyclist detection.
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