MG ZS EV vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 21 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for range; pick the MG ZS EV for value.
MG ZS EV
MG
ZS EV
₹18.98 L
Range: 340 km
Battery: 50.3 kWh
Top: 175 km/h
Charge: 60 min
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai
Ioniq 5
₹46.12 L
Range: 460 km
Battery: 72.6 kWh
Top: 185 km/h
Charge: 18 min
Detailed Specifications
| Spec | MG ZS EV | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹18.98 L | ₹46.12 L |
| Battery | 50.3 kWh | 72.6 kWh |
| Real-world range | 340 km | 460 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 461 km | 631 km |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 185 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5s | 7.6s |
| Motor power | 130 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | 60 min | 18 min |
| AC charging | 8 hr | 7.5 hr |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | 448 L | 527 L |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | 163 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | 5★ | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
MG ZS EV
- • Excite
- • Exclusive
- • Essence
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- • Standard
Key Features
MG ZS EV
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ i-SMART connected
- ✓ PM2.5 filter
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- ✓ 800V architecture
- ✓ V2L 3.6kW
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ Bose audio
- ✓ Solar roof option
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV squeezes ~6.8 km per kWh — the most efficient here, ideal for stop-go traffic.
Highway long-distance
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 balances 460 km of range with 185 km/h top speed — best highway combo.
Family use
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5 combines 5-seat capacity, 527L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV at ₹18.98 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG ZS EV
Pros
- + Premium feel
- + ADAS Level 2
- + Long warranty
Cons
- − Pricier
- − Lower ground clearance
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Pros
- + 18-min DC charging (350kW capable)
- + Retro-futuristic design
- + V2L can power a home
Cons
- − CKD pricing premium
- − Low ground clearance for India
Final Verdict
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for range; pick the MG ZS EV for value.
- Better real-world range: Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Hyundai Ioniq 5 delivers ~460 km vs 340 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): MG ZS EV — MG ZS EV costs ~₹5,582 per km of range — the lowest of the lot.
- Better DC fast charging: Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Hyundai Ioniq 5 hits 10→80% in 18 min.
- Better safety: Tie — All score 5★.
- Better performance: Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Hyundai Ioniq 5 hits 100 km/h in 7.6s.
- Most affordable: MG ZS EV — Starts at ₹18.98 L — ₹27.14 L cheaper than the priciest here.