Mahindra Thar vs MG ZS EV

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.67 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of MG ZS EV, priced at Rs. 17.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Thar returns a claimed 9 kmpl, while the ZS EV offers a claimed 461 km/charge. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm and the ZS EV a 50.3kWh battery producing 174.33bhp. If you're deciding between the Thar and ZS EV, the Thar is the better pick for affordability.

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Thar vs ZS EV Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMG ZS EV
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.32 LakhRs. 17.99 Lakh
Mileage / Range 9 kmpl461 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1497 cc50.3 kWh
Max power / Motor 116.93bhp@3500rpm174.33bhp
Top speed Not Available175 Km/h

Thar vs ZS EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar AXT RWD DieselMG ZS EV Executive
Rating
269 reviews
83 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 17.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 116.93bhp@3500rpm 174.33bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
MG Motor ZS EV Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 245/75 R16 215/55 R17
Boot Space Not Available 488 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 34,801 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 75,224 ZS EV Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
129 kW
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
50.3 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
116.93bhp@3500rpm
174.33bhp
Range
Not Available
461 km/charge
Max Torque
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
280Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
Battery Warranty
Not Available
8 Years or 150000 km
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
3
Charging Time
Not Available
9H | AC 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
Upto 9H 7.4 kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
60 Min 50 kW (0-80%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
Not Available
8.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
175 Km/h
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
245/75 R16
215/55 R17
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Tubeless, Radial

Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Sami (Monochrome)
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
Not Available
488 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1850 mm3
4323*1809*1649 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
No
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front Only
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Not Available
Front Only
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.11 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
No
Yes
Speakers Rear
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) – 3 levels,Dual Horn,Emergency Stop Signal (ESS),Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold,3 Point Seatbelt For All Passengers,PedestrianWarning System,VR Commands to Control Car functions, AC,Radio Etc,Live Location Sharing (with Friends & Family As A Weblink),In-Car Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Vehicle speeding Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,100% Charging Notification On i-SMART App,Low Battery Alert At Ignition On (For Both 12V And EV Battery),Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Departure "Good Bye" Message On Exit,Ecotree- CO2 Saved Data On Infotainment And i-SMART App
Global NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Jio Saav
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
MG ZS EV
  • Classy styling, fun to drive, plush cabin experience
  • Achievable range of 300-350km
MG ZS EV
  • Rear seat and boot space could have been better
  • Charging times have gone up
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Latest News on Mahindra Thar and MG Motor ZS EV

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I'm confused between two cars, ZS EV and Nexon EV?
  • Both cars are good in their forte. MG has gone for a cleaner philosophy, which is evident in the lack of clutter around the new front bumper and the axing of the faux front grille. Other than that, the 17-inch alloy wheels get a new design, the headlights and tail lamps are from the Astor, and the rear bumper has a distinct look. Also, black and grey join the paint options on the Astor alongside red and white. But the trademark blue has been taken out. Under the good is where the juicy changes are at. It is now powered by a 176PS electric powertrain, a 33PS jump over the pre-facelift model’s 143PS setup. It is also now coupled with a larger 50.3kWh battery pack in place of the 44kWh unit. Of course, this translates to a claimed range of 461km, which is 42km better than the pre-facelift model’s 419km (claimed). On the other hand, The Nexon’s balance of ride comfort, backseat space, and boot space has made it a fantastic pick as the family car. The EV has managed to retain these values. The floor height for the rear bench and the 350-litre boot space is unchanged. This has been achieved by packing the 30.2kWh batteries underneath the car, resulting in a 4mm drop in ground clearance to a still-healthy 205mm. The Nexon EV makes the leap that we have been awaiting from Tata Motors. It is appealing and polished, with no ifs and buts. The plastics felt good and the finish was consistent too. Everything worked as expected, if not better. The only niggles we could find was that in sunlight, we couldn’t see which mode was selected on the drive mode selector because of the weak backlight. A 300km real-world range and a higher top speed would have cemented the Nexon as the EV to beat. The Nexon EV is expected to be priced between Rs 15 lakh to Rs 17 lakh, but state government subsidies and rebates would bring it in line with its ICE-equipped siblings and in a position to make EVs the new normal. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.

Mahindra Thar Vs MG Motor ZS EV FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor ZS EV?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and safety in your car. But MG ZS EV is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor ZS EV?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than MG ZS EV by ₹7.67 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor ZS EV?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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