Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV
A side-by-side comparison of the Tata Nexon EV and MG ZS EV on price, range, battery, power and charging. All prices are ex-showroom and indicative; real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
| Spec | Tata Nexon EV | MG ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹12.49L ✓ | ₹17.99L |
| Price range | ₹12.49–17.49L | ₹17.99–20.5L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Claimed range | 325 km | 461 km ✓ |
| Battery | 45 kWh | 50.3 kWh |
| Power | 142 bhp | 174 bhp ✓ |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 175 km/h ✓ |
| DC fast charge | 10–80% ~40 min ✓ | 10–80% ~60 min |
| Seating | 5 people | 5 people |
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV: which should you buy?
- The Tata Nexon EV is the more affordable option, starting at ₹12.49L (ex-showroom, indicative).
- The MG ZS EV claims more range — 461 km versus 325 km.
- The MG ZS EV is more powerful at 174 bhp.
- The Tata Nexon EV supports quicker DC fast charging (10–80% in about 40 min).
In short: choose the Tata Nexon EV if value and lower price matter most, or the MG ZS EV if you want more range and performance.
Tata Nexon EV vs MG ZS EV — FAQs
Which is better, Tata Nexon EV or MG ZS EV?
It depends on priorities. Tata Nexon EV is cheaper, while MG ZS EV claims the longer range (461 km). Compare the full spec table above and take a test drive before deciding. All figures are indicative.
Which has more range, Tata Nexon EV or MG ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV has the higher claimed range at 461 km, versus 325 km for the other. Real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
Which is cheaper, Tata Nexon EV or MG ZS EV?
The Tata Nexon EV starts lower at ₹12.49L (ex-showroom, indicative). On-road prices vary by city and variant.
Head to head, in numbers
The Tata Nexon EV and MG ZS EV rows below are calculated from each manufacturer’s published specification. Realistic range applies the 72–80% band explained in how we estimate real-world range; running cost assumes ₹8 a unit and about 10% charging loss.
| Tata Nexon EV | MG ZS EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹12.49 lakh | ₹17.99 lakh |
| Battery | 45.0 kWh | 50.3 kWh |
| Claimed range | 325 km | 461 km |
| Realistic range | about 234–260 km | about 332–369 km |
| DC fast charge (claimed) | 40 min | 60 min |
| Units for a full charge | about 49.5 | about 55.3 |
| Running cost | about ₹1.60/km | about ₹1.26/km |
On price, the Tata Nexon EV starts about ₹5.50 lakh lower. Both are ex-showroom entry-variant figures, so match the trims before you treat that gap as real — and on-road cost for the Tata Nexon EV and the MG ZS EV will differ again by state, since several states waive road tax and registration on EVs.
On range, the MG ZS EV claims 136 km more. Applied to the realistic band, that is roughly 103 km of actual difference — worth paying for only if your driving pattern uses it. For a commute under 50 km a day, that difference between the Tata Nexon EV and the MG ZS EV changes nothing at all.
On charging, the Tata Nexon EV is quicker by about 20 minutes on a DC fast charger. If you only ever charge at home overnight this is irrelevant; if you drive highways most weekends it is the row that matters most, because it repeats on every trip.
On running cost, the MG ZS EV works out about ₹1.26 per kilometre against ₹1.60, both at an assumed ₹8 a unit. Either is far below the roughly ₹5.00 a petrol car costs to run, so the electric-versus-petrol case is settled long before this comparison is. Use the running-cost calculator with your own tariff.
How to actually decide between the Tata Nexon EV and the MG ZS EV. On paper these two are close. In practice the choice between the Tata Nexon EV and the MG ZS EV is settled by three things no table shows: whether you can install a charger where you park, how far the nearest service centre for each brand is, and how each car feels from the driver’s seat. Settle the charging question first — it changes the ownership experience more than any row above — then drive both the Tata Nexon EV and the MG ZS EV before you decide.
Figures are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications; range is claimed, not measured by us. EVBharat does not road-test vehicles. Spotted an error? Tell us.