GAC Aion V vs MG ZS EV: a bigger BEV SUV with more range against a rival no longer sold new
The Aion V brings more range, faster DC charging, a bigger boot and an ANCAP rating, while the ZS EV is shorter, quicker on paper and came with a longer warranty, but you can't buy it new any more.
By Uzzi · 1 November 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$46,180 drive-away
RRP $42,590 excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$42,590 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Who the GAC Aion V suits
The Aion V suits buyers who want a new BEV SUV with a current ANCAP rating and room for a family. It has the longer claimed range and the bigger boot of the two, so it makes more sense for longer trips and bulkier loads.
Who the MG ZS EV suits
The ZS EV suits someone shopping outside the new-car market who wants a shorter, lighter SUV. It's no longer sold new in Australia, so you'd be looking at whatever stock or secondhand cars are around. It does have the quicker claimed acceleration time of the two.
What decides it
1. Can you buy it new
The Aion V is on sale new at $42,590 (RRP excl. on-roads), and our data shows $46,180 (drive-away, VIC). The ZS EV is no longer sold new in Australia. Its price of $51,990 (RRP when new, excl. on-roads) is what it cost new, so it won't tell you what one costs today.
2. Range and charging
The Aion V has a claimed WLTP range of 510km against 440km for the ZS EV, about 70km more. It also takes DC charging at up to 180kW versus 92kW, a gap of 88kW. Batteries are 75.3kWh and 72.6kWh.
3. Boot and size
With the seats up the Aion V has a 427L boot, while the ZS EV has 359L, about 68L less. The Aion V is 4,605mm long against 4,323mm, so it's around 282mm longer. That suits families, but the ZS EV is the smaller car to park.
Running costs
The Aion V uses a claimed 16.7 kWh/100km, and we have no energy use figure for the ZS EV. We have no capped servicing price or service interval for either car. The Aion V comes with an 8-year, unlimited km warranty, while the ZS EV came with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty when new, so check what cover remains on any car you look at. See the running-cost chart below for more.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,248
per year to run
$63,831
total 5yr cost
$0.82
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,248/year to run, or $21,240 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,298
per year to run
$73,481
total 5yr cost
$0.94
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,298/year to run, or $21,490 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both have 5 seats. The Aion V's boot grows to 978L with the seats folded, and we have no folded figure for the ZS EV. The Aion V has a 2,775mm wheelbase against 2,585mm and a payload of 440kg, with no payload figure for the ZS EV. We have no towing figures for either car.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (39% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
GAC doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 427 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (46% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
MG doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 359 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The Aion V carries a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025. The ZS EV has no ANCAP rating on record in our data.
The figures side by side
| GAC Aion V | MG ZS EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,590 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $51,990 (RRP when new, excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | $46,180 (drive-away, VIC) | No data |
| Powertrain | BEV | BEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power | 150kW | 115kW |
| Torque | 210Nm | 280Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 9.0 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Energy use | 16.7 kWh/100km | No data |
| Battery | 75.3kWh | 72.6kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 510km | 440km |
| Max DC charging | 180kW | 92kW |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 427L | 359L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 978L | No data |
| Length | 4,605mm | 4,323mm |
| Width | 1,854mm | 1,809mm |
| Height | 1,686mm | 1,649mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775mm | 2,585mm |
| Ground clearance | 166mm | 161mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2m | No data |
| Kerb weight | 1,860kg | 1,574kg |
| Payload | 440kg | No data |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2025) | No rating on record |
| Warranty | 8-year | 10-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | 250,000km |
The verdict
The Aion V is the easier pick for most buyers, with more range, faster DC charging, a bigger boot, an ANCAP rating and the fact you can still buy it new.
Pick the GAC Aion V if
You want a new BEV SUV with a current ANCAP rating, the longer claimed range and more boot space.
Pick the MG ZS EV if
You're shopping outside the new-car market, want a shorter and lighter SUV with a quicker claimed acceleration time, and you're happy to check its history and remaining warranty.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Questions buyers ask
Is the MG ZS EV still sold new in Australia?
No, our data shows the ZS EV is no longer sold new in Australia. Its listed price of $51,990 (RRP when new, excl. on-roads) is what it cost new.
Which has more range, the GAC Aion V or the MG ZS EV?
The Aion V has a claimed WLTP range of 510km and the ZS EV 440km. That's about 70km in the Aion V's favour on paper.
Which charges faster?
The Aion V's maximum DC charging rate is 180kW, against 92kW for the ZS EV. Actual charging times will depend on the charger and conditions.
What are the ANCAP ratings?
The Aion V has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2025. We have no ANCAP rating on record for the ZS EV.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Aion V has 427L with the seats up, and the ZS EV has 359L. We only have a seats-folded figure for the Aion V, at 978L.
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