Punch first, range second — that is the ZS EV's tuning philosophy. The motor makes 177 PS and 280 Nm, the highest torque figure in its immediate price set, which translates to the kind of instant urban shove the 135 PS Creta Electric cannot match. The cost shows up in the other column: 461 km of claimed range from the 50.3 kWh pack is the lowest claim among its four direct rivals, all of which sit between 468 and 683 km. If your driving is city-dominant with home charging, that trade barely registers; if you tour monthly, it is the whole decision.
Punch first, range second — that is the ZS EV's tuning philosophy. The motor makes 177 PS and 280 Nm, the highest torque figure in its immediate price set, which translates to the kind of instant urban shove the 135 PS Creta Electric cannot match. The cost shows up in the other column: 461 km of claimed range from the 50.3 kWh pack is the lowest claim among its four direct rivals, all of which sit between 468 and 683 km. If your driving is city-dominant with home charging, that trade barely registers; if you tour monthly, it is the whole decision.
The package around the motor is mature rather than novel — this is one of India's longest-running electric SUVs. A 4,323 mm body on a 2,585 mm wheelbase holds a 488-litre boot, and the 7-variant range (₹17.99-20.75 lakh, ranked 54th on entry price among 144 segment SUVs) is the widest variant choice in this band after the Creta Electric. ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, heated ORVMs and an electronic tailgate all appear on the sheet. At 9.8 PS per lakh it matches the Curvv EV on power-per-rupee while carrying 65 Nm more torque.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹17.99 Lakh |
| Excite Pro | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹18.75 Lakh |
| 100 Year Limited Edition | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹19.75 Lakh |
| Exclusive Plus | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹19.75 Lakh |
| Exclusive Plus DT | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹19.75 Lakh |
| Essence | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹20.75 Lakh |
| Essence DT | Electric | 1-Speed Automatic | ₹20.75 Lakh |
Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.
177 PS · 280 Nm · 1-Speed AT · ARAI 461 kmpl · ZEV
Length: 4323 mm · Width: 1809 mm · Height: 1649 mm · Wheelbase: 2585 mm · Ground clearance: 177 mm · Boot space: 488 litres · Fuel tank: 60 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Camera: With Guidedlines.
Annual inspection-led EV servicing with minimal consumables (indicative)
Scheduled upkeep roughly ₹2,000-4,000 a year; tyres wear faster on torquey EVs, so budget a set by 40,000 km (indicative)
First-year comprehensive roughly ₹58,000-78,000 across the ₹17.99-20.75 lakh spread (indicative)
A full home charge of the 50.3 kWh pack costs about ₹400 at ₹8/unit — roughly ₹1-1.5/km against the 461 km claim; public DC charging raises that 2-3x (indicative)
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ZS EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric: From ₹18.03 lakh claiming 510 km — less power (135 PS) but more range and a 25-variant spread. See the Hyundai Creta Electric.
ZS EV vs VinFast VF6: From ₹18.19 lakh — matches the ZS EV's 177 PS, adds a bigger 59.6 kWh battery and 468 km claim, from an unproven newcomer brand. See the VinFast VF6.
ZS EV vs Tata Sierra EV: From ₹18.79 lakh with a 665 km claim and 622-litre boot — the range-and-space play the ZS EV cannot answer. See the Tata Sierra EV.
ZS EV vs Mahindra BE 6: From ₹18.9 lakh, claiming 683 km with 231 PS/380 Nm — out-guns and out-ranges the ZS EV on every headline number. See the Mahindra BE 6.
The ZS EV is the settled, known quantity in a band full of newcomers, and its motor is genuinely the sweetest thing here to drive daily. But the range arithmetic has moved against it: rivals now claim 200+ km more for similar money, and 461 km on paper means planning fast-charge stops on any serious intercity leg. Buy it as a city car and it is excellent; buy from the middle of the 7-variant range, where ADAS and the panoramic roof typically land, and resist paying ₹20.75 lakh for the top trim when the Sierra EV and BE 6 exist at that price.
₹17.99 lakh to ₹20.75 lakh (ex-showroom) across 7 variants — the widest trim choice in this price band after the Creta Electric.
The claimed figure is 461 km from the 50.3 kWh battery. Real-world city driving typically lands below test-cycle claims, so plan intercity runs with a healthy buffer.
On paper, yes — 177 PS/280 Nm against the Creta Electric's 135 PS/255 Nm. The MG holds the clear output advantage in this comparison.
488 litres listed — larger than the Creta Electric's 433 litres and the VF6's 423 litres, with an electronic tailgate on the sheet.
The 50.3 kWh pack is the smallest in this set, which is why the range claim trails rivals. For city-plus-home-charging use it is a non-issue; for frequent 400+ km days, look at the Sierra EV or BE 6.