Head-to-head comparison

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid vs MG ZS EV

Verdict

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid wins on Performance, Practicality, and Charging.

MG ZS EV wins on Value and Range.

MG ZS EV is €3,000 cheaper.

MG ZS EV has 220 km more range.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreMG HS Plug-in HybridMG ZS EV
Overall5857
Value6477
Range3045
Performance6442
Safety100100
Practicality4943
Charging407
Spec
MG
HS Plug-in Hybrid
MG
ZS EV
PropulsionPHEVBEV
Segmentsuvsuv
Pricing€33,990 - €37,990€30,990 - €36,990
Battery Capacity24.7 kWh72.6 kWh
WLTP Range100km320km
Power Output306hp212hp
Torque480Nm280Nm
Top Speed195km/h175km/h
0-100 km/h6.8s8.6s
Drive TypeFWDFWD
DC Charge Time—36
DC Charge Power—92.0 kW
Length4670mm4323mm
Width1890mm1809mm
Height1664mm1649mm
Wheelbase2750mm2581mm
Trunk Volume441L470L
Seats (Seats)55
Euro NCAP Rating5 ★5 ★
EU Homologated
Warranty7y / 150,000 km7y / 150,000 km

Facts

Facts about MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

Euro NCAP (noiembrie 2024): noul MG HS 5 stele – Adulți 90%, Copii 85%, Pietoni 83%, Asistență 74%.

HSEuro NCAP
carguide.phmediasecondary sourceEurope / global

ADAC Autotest MG HS (2025): consum Ecotest 1,6 l benzină + 18,5 kWh/100 km, notă generală 2,4; distanță de frânare 38,0 m; încărcare doar AC 6,6 kW (peste 3 ore); monitorizare șofer prea sensibilă; recunoaștere limite de viteză nefiabilă.

HS PHEVIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global

Super-test AutoExpert (13 PHEV, România): 76 km electric urban / 85,2 km extraurban; cu baterie goală 4,6 l/100 km extraurban și 4,5 l/100 km urban – cel mai economic din cele 13 PHEV testate.

eHS PHEVReal-world consumption & range
autoexpert.romediaRomania

Singura alertă EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) găsită pentru MG: MG eHS (2022), publicată pe 18.04.2023 – cablul de împământare al elementului de încălzire nu era fixat corect și se putea desprinde, cu risc de incendiu.

eHSRecalls
car-recalls.euofficialsecondary sourceEurope / global

Facts about MG ZS EV

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid or the MG ZS EV?

The MG ZS EV is cheaper, starting at €30,990 versus €33,990 for the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid — a difference of €3,000.

Which has more range, the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid or the MG ZS EV?

The MG ZS EV has more range: 320 km versus 100 km WLTP, 220 km more.

Which is more powerful, the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid or the MG ZS EV?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid is more powerful: 306 hp versus 212 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid or the MG ZS EV?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid scores higher overall: 58/100 versus 57/100.

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