Aion Y Plus vs MG ZS EV
Verdict
The Aion Y Plus costs RM119,800 against the MG ZS EV’s RM126,629, and the RM6,829 saving comes with a larger 63.2 kWh battery, 430 km range and an eight-year warranty. It is also bigger in every exterior dimension. The MG fights back with the better sprint time, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds versus 8.5 seconds, plus a larger 448-litre boot and AEB. For a Malaysian buyer, this is range and size versus boot practicality and listed safety kit.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want the longer 430 km range, larger 63.2 kWh battery, bigger body and longer eight-year warranty for less money.
Pick the MG ZS EV if you want AEB, the bigger 448-litre boot and the quicker 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; MG ZS EV RM126,629
- Power: Aion Y Plus 201 hp; MG ZS EV 174 hp
- Battery and range: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh/430 km; MG ZS EV 51.1 kWh/320 km
- Size: Aion Y Plus 4,535/1,870/1,650 mm; MG ZS EV 4,323/1,809/1,625 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Aion Y Plus 2,750 mm/405 litres; MG ZS EV 2,585 mm/448 litres
- Safety and pace: Aion Y Plus AEB not listed/8.5 s; MG ZS EV AEB yes/8.0 s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 126,629 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 174 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 8.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 63.2 kWh✓ | 51.1 kWh |
| EV range | 430 km✓ | 320 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,323 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,585 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L | 448 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 120✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Y Plus
- Longer 430 km EV range
- Larger 63.2 kWh battery
- Eight-year warranty
- AEB not listed
- Smaller 405-litre boot
- Slower 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
ZS EV
- AEB is listed
- Bigger 448-litre boot
- Quicker 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 320 km EV range
- Smaller 51.1 kWh battery
- Five-year warranty
Y Plus vs ZS EV FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or MG ZS EV better?
The Aion Y Plus is better for range, size and warranty. The MG ZS EV is better if AEB, boot space and a quicker 0-100 km/h time matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Aion Y Plus is RM6,829 cheaper, at RM119,800 versus RM126,629 for the MG ZS EV.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Aion Y Plus has the longer range at 430 km, compared with 320 km for the MG ZS EV. It also has the larger battery, 63.2 kWh versus 51.1 kWh.