All comparisons
MG S5 EV vs MG ZS EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 4,399,000 vs NPR 5,299,000
The verdict
The MG S5 EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the MG ZS EV's 2, with 1 measure tied.
- The MG S5 EV undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 9 lakh — about 17% of the more expensive car's price.
- The MG S5 EV carries 3 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the MG S5 EV goes 20 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- The MG ZS EV has an independent crash rating; the MG S5 EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
- Tax band matters here: the MG ZS EV sits above the Rs 50 lakh line where the Clean Infrastructure Levy bites hardest, while the MG S5 EV does not.
Spec by spec
| Measure | MG S5 EV | MG ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 4,399,000 | NPR 5,299,000 |
| Power | ★125 kW (170 PS) | 99 kW (134 PS) |
| Battery | 49.1 kWh | ★51 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | ★340 km (claimed) | 320 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 250 Nm | ★280 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | ★180 mm | 177 mm |
| Safety rating | Not rated | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the MG S5 EV or the MG ZS EV?
The MG S5 EV is cheaper at NPR 4,399,000 against NPR 5,299,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
MG S5 EV vs MG ZS EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The MG S5 EV takes 4 of the 7 measures to the MG ZS EV's 2, with 1 measure tied. The MG S5 EV undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 9 lakh — about 17% of the more expensive car's price.