MG Motor
M9
7/12 winsEx-showroom₹79.95–84.94L
On-road₹82.43L
M9vsZS EV
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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ZS EV
4/12 winsEx-showroom₹17.99–20.75L
On-road₹18.61L
Get the ZS EV — best overall, leading on price, efficiency and range added per charging stop. Pick the M9 if range matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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ZS EV
ZS EV leads on price, efficiency and range added per charging stop. M9 is the closest alternative, ahead on range and boot space.
On-road priceLower is better
M9₹82.43L
ZS EV₹18.61LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
M9548 kmBest in this comparison
ZS EV461 km
Energy useLower is better
M916.4 kWh/100 km
ZS EV10.9 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot space
M9945 LBest in this comparison
ZS EV448 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
M990 min
ZS EV60 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
M9Not rated
ZS EVNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
M9ZS EV
Claimed range
M9Best in this comparison548km
ZS EV461km
On-road priceDelhi
M9₹82.43L
ZS EVBest in this comparison₹18.61L
Batterygross
M9Best in this comparison90kWh
ZS EV50.3kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
M990min
ZS EVBest in this comparison60min
0–100 km/hlower is better
M99.5s
ZS EVBest in this comparison8.5s
Power
M9Best in this comparison180kW
ZS EV130kW
Boot space
M9Best in this comparison945L
ZS EV448L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
M9Not rated
ZS EVNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
M9 2ZS EV 5Tie / no winner 1
Value
ZS EV
₹18.61L — ₹63.82L less on-road than the M9.
Range
M9
548 km — 87 km more claimed range than the ZS EV.
Efficiency
ZS EV
10.9 kWh/100 km — 5.5 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the M9.
Performance
ZS EV
8.5 s — 1.0 s quicker to 100 km/h than the M9.
DC fast charging
ZS EV
81 km — 17 km more range per 15-minute stop than the M9.
Home charging
ZS EV
9 h — 1 h faster to a full AC charge than the M9.
Space
M9
945 L — 497 L more boot space than the ZS EV.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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ZS EV
M9 11%ZS EV 89%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹18.61L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 10.9 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹19.35L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
M9Best in this comparison384–438km
ZS EV323–369km
M9 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
M964km / 15 min
ZS EVBest in this comparison81km / 15 min
ZS EV adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
M9Best in this comparison55km / hour
ZS EV51km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — M9 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
M9₹1.54/km
ZS EVBest in this comparison₹1.03/km
ZS EV is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
M9₹15,043
ZS EVBest in this comparison₹4,038
You pay the least for each km of range with the ZS EV.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
M9Not published
ZS EV8 yrs/ 1,50,000 km
ZS EV publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsM9
₹83.55L
ZS EV
₹19.35L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingZS EV is cheapest to own — ₹64,19,187 less than the M9 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
M9₹1,38,501Loan ₹65,94,680 · interest ₹17,15,353
ZS EVBest in this comparison₹31,275Loan ₹14,89,176 · interest ₹3,87,352
The ZS EV costs ₹1,07,225 less a month than the M9.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
M9₹1,853₹1.54/km
ZS EVBest in this comparison₹1,231₹1.03/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹82,300 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | M9 | ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹79,95,000 | ₹17,99,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹2,39,850 | ₹53,970 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹82,43,350 | ₹18,61,470 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
M9ZS EV
The M9 is the longest — 947 mm longer than the ZS EV.
Length
5,270 mm
4,323 mm
Width
2,000 mm
1,809 mm
Height
1,800 mm
1,649 mm
Wheelbase
3,200 mm
2,585 mm
Ground clearance
—
177 mm
Boot space
945 L
448 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
M9ZS EV
SpecificationM9ZS EV
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi90 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison50.3 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei548 kmBest in this comparison461 km
Efficiencyi16.4 kWh/100km10.9 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i90 min60 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)10 hr9 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
Power180 kWBest in this comparison130 kW
Torque350 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison280 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h9.5s8.5sBest in this comparison
Top Speed180 km/hBest in this comparison175 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutFWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 8 differ
Length5270 mm4323 mm
Width2000 mm1809 mm
Height1800 mm1649 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm2585 mm
Ground ClearanceNot published177 mm
Boot Space945 LBest in this comparison448 L
Kerb WeightNot published1518 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot published
Safety10 specs · 3 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2019 — rating expired)
Airbags7Best in this comparison6
ADASYesNot published
ABSYesYes
ESCYesYes
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraYesYes
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 2 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot published3 yrs
Battery WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,50,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
MG Motor M9
- +Pro: India's first all-electric luxury MPV from MG
- +Pro: 16-way power captain chairs with massage function
- +Pro: 548 km claimed range
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹82.43L)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (16.4 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (90 min)
MG Motor ZS EV
- +Pro: 461 km range
- +Pro: Panoramic sunroof
- +Pro: 360-degree camera
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (461 km)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (448 L)
- −Con: Least powerful here (130 kW)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — M9 or ZS EV?
The M9 claims the most at 548 km, followed by the ZS EV (461 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The ZS EV has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹18.61L — ₹63.82L less than the M9. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the ZS EV works out cheapest at ₹19.35L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the ZS EV adds the most range — about 81 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 60 min). On a home AC charger the ZS EV is quickest to full, at 9 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The M9 has the biggest boot (945 L) and the longest wheelbase (3,200 mm). None has a current crash-test rating yet.