MG Motor, a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned automotive design and manufacturing company SAIC Motor, takes the Middle Eastern market by storm by introducing its first all-electric SUV, the EZS. A Middle Eastern favorite in petrol guise (ZS), the EZS is the first of a series of models to feature electric vehicle technology and will help position the brand as a manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs).
Marketing a range of NEVs in the Middle East is part of the brand’s ambitious plans and follows the development program last year wherein a Hybrid Electric (PHEV) version of its popular RX5 SUV was brought to the region for hot weather testing. The car travelled through Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, demonstrating that the company is ready to deliver electric vehicles that can cope with the challenging climate of the region.
Tom Lee, Managing Director for SAIC Motor Middle East, said: “MG Motor is at the forefront of new energy developments in the car industry. Recent announcements regarding the MG EZS demonstrate our commitment in this field, and customers across the world will soon be able to experience the benefits of an all-electric MG for themselves. We look forward to sharing news on future new energy developments for vehicles destined for the Middle East market later this year.”
The new MG EZS is equipped with a single electric motor that drives the front wheels and delivers 148bhp and 350Nm of torque. It has a range of 428km between charges and also benefits from a fast-charging capacity that allows up to 80 percent of the charge to be replenished in just 30 minutes.
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