MG ZS EV On-Road Price in Chennai
₹17.99 Lakh to ₹20.74 Lakhex-showroom
The ZS EV on-road price in Chennai is ₹18.85 Lakh to ₹21.73 Lakh, from the ZS EV Executive to the top ZS EV Essence DT.
Tamil Nadu waives road tax on electric cars until 31 December 2027. That keeps the ZS EV Exclusive Plus at ₹20.95 lakh on the road in Chennai.
ZS EV Cost Breakdown in Chennai: RTO & Tax, Variant by Variant
Pick a variant to see what you pay for it in Chennai: the ex-showroom price, road tax, insurance and RTO fees. Tamil Nadu charges no road tax on the ZS EV at the moment, so its on-road price is the ex-showroom price plus insurance, RTO charges and TCS. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹18,74,60095%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (exempt)No road tax on this car under current state rules
- ₹01%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹65,6113%
- RTO chargesRegistration fee, smart card and the state's service charge
- ₹1,0001%
- FASTag and paperwork (estimate)Charged by the dealer, not the government
- ₹2,5001%
- TCS (1%)Claimable when you file your income tax return
- ₹18,7461%
- On-road price
- ₹19,64,707
A dealer quote can be higher if it bundles accessories, an extended warranty or other packs. Those are optional, so ask for an itemised quote and check each line against these figures. Insurance is an estimate and you can buy it from any insurer. Road tax verified November 2026.
Chennai price list for every ZS EV variant
The ZS EV comes in 6 variants, all electric and automatic.
- ZS EV ExecutiveLowest price
EV · Automatic
₹18.85 Lakh
₹17.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹19.64 Lakh
₹18.74 Lakh ex-showroom
- ZS EV 100 Year Limited EditionNo longer listed by MG
EV · Automatic
Adds 360 degree camera, Blind view monitor, Wireless charging
₹20.69 Lakh
₹19.75 Lakh ex-showroom
₹20.95 Lakh
₹19.99 Lakh ex-showroom
EV · Automatic
₹20.95 Lakh
₹19.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.73 Lakh
₹20.74 Lakh ex-showroom
EV · Automatic
₹21.73 Lakh
₹20.74 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which ZS EV variant gives you the most for the money?
For Chennai's heat, every ZS EV has automatic climate control, rear AC vents and a PM 2.5 filter. The ZS EV Exclusive Plus adds leatherette seats, which are easier to keep clean than fabric, and a wireless charger.
The ZS EV Exclusive Plus DT costs the same with the lighter Iconic Ivory cabin, which feels airier but needs more cleaning.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ▲Sunroof
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on a ZS EV in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the ZS EV Excite Pro variant works out to ₹32,627 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹768 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ZS EV Executive Lowest price | ₹18.85 Lakh | ₹35,230 | ₹31,315 | ₹27,401 |
ZS EV Excite Pro Value pick | ₹19.64 Lakh | ₹36,706 | ₹32,627 | ₹28,549 |
ZS EV Essence DT Top variant | ₹21.73 Lakh | ₹40,610 | ₹36,098 | ₹31,586 |
Monthly instalments on the full Chennai on-road price less your down payment, over 60 months at 9%. Your bank sets the actual rate. Processing fees and the yearly insurance renewal are extra. Set your own down payment and tenure in the EMI calculator.
How safe is the ZS EV?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the ZS EV Executive variant. A 360 degree camera arrives on the ZS EV Exclusive Plus variant, and ADAS driver aids only on the ZS EV Essence variant.
ZS EV against its rivals in Chennai
All four start within ₹1.90 lakh of the ZS EV's ₹18.85 lakh on-road price in Chennai.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG ZS EV | ₹18.85 Lakh | electric | ₹18.85 Lakh | Not tested |
| Hyundai Creta EV | ₹18.89 Lakh | electric | ₹18.89 Lakh | Not tested |
| Tata Curvv EV | ₹18.02 Lakh | electric | ₹18.02 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Maruti Suzuki e Vitara | ₹16.97 Lakh | electric | ₹16.97 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Mahindra BE 6 | ₹20.38 Lakh | electric | ₹20.38 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
Cheapest on-road price in Chennai for each car. Bharat NCAP ratings can leave out some versions, so check the variant you want.
Is the ZS EV cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the ZS EV Excite Pro variant costs ₹2,450 more in Chennai than in Delhi. Register the car where you live, though. Keep a car from another state in Tamil Nadu for more than 12 months and you must re-register it here and pay Tamil Nadu's road tax as well.
| City | Road tax | ZS EV Executive | ZS EV Excite Pro | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZS EV in Delhi | 0% | ₹18.83 Lakh | ₹19.62 Lakh | ₹2,450 less |
| ZS EV in Mumbai | 0% | ₹18.83 Lakh | ₹19.62 Lakh | ₹2,450 less |
| ZS EV in Pune | 0% | ₹18.83 Lakh | ₹19.62 Lakh | ₹2,450 less |
| Chennai | 0% | ₹18.85 Lakh | ₹19.64 Lakh | |
| ZS EV in Hyderabad | 0% | ₹18.90 Lakh | ₹19.69 Lakh | ₹4,425 more |
| ZS EV in Ahmedabad | 1% | ₹19.01 Lakh | ₹19.81 Lakh | ₹16,296 more |
| ZS EV in Bangalore | 8% | ₹20.44 Lakh | ₹21.29 Lakh | ₹1.65 lakh more |
Road tax rate for the ZS EV Excite Pro variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
ZS EV in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Can the ZS EV driver seat adjust electrically?
On the ZS EV Exclusive Plus and ZS EV Essence, in both cabin colours, yes: the driver seat has 6 way power adjustment. The two lower versions adjust by hand.
What screen does the ZS EV have?
Every version has a 10.1 inch HD touchscreen and a 7 inch digital cluster, with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay from the ZS EV Excite Pro.
Does the ZS EV have a leather steering wheel?
From the ZS EV Excite Pro up, yes, with red stitching in the dark grey cabin and white stitching in the Iconic Ivory cabin. The ZS EV Executive has a PU wheel.
Does the ZS EV have auto headlamps?
Yes, every version has auto headlamps and rain sensing wipers, along with full LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps and LED tail lamps.
How much does the ivory cabin cost on the ZS EV?
Nothing extra. The ZS EV Exclusive Plus DT and ZS EV Essence DT cost the same as their dark grey versions, and differ only in cabin colour and steering stitching.