At a glance

MG ZS EV long-term test

Base price: $48,990 ($40,365 after rebate). Powertrain and range: Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor and 44.5 kWh battery, 105kW/353Nm, FWD, 263km range (WLTP).

How far we’ve gone: 1889km

Power consumption: 18.5kWh/100km (WLTP claim: 18.6kWh/100km combined).

What have we done lately?

Given it back. . .

What we like: Comfortable, good value for money, hilarious performance off the line. What we don’t like: Infuriating infotainment screen, seat height for the taller driver, icky fake leather.