The MG ZS EV from China used to be Australia’s cheapest EV, but the Series II facelift from mid-2022 changes that.

A new base grade called Excite has been added, and it’s nearly 10 per cent more than the old Essence it replaces, yet loses the latter’s blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, panoramic sunroof, heated and powered front seats, electrically folding mirrors and more. For these, you’ll need the new Essence that costs nearly 15% extra compared to before.