Jaecoo J5 EV vs MG ZS EV
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The MG ZS EV is the cheaper way in, starting $2,000 lower at $34,990 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the MG ZS EV goes further: 440 km WLTP against 402 km. The Jaecoo J5 EV is cheaper to run: about $4.12 per 100 km charging at home against $4.59 (estimated). Owners rate the Jaecoo J5 EV 6.8/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $36,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $34,990 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | Not yet verified One priced variant | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 402 km | 440 km |
| Largest battery | 58.9 kWh | 72 kWh |
| Max power | 155 kW | Not yet verified |
| Max torque | 288 Nm | Not yet verified |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | Not yet verified |
| Max DC charging | 130 kW | Not yet verified |
| AC charging | 11 kW | Not yet verified |
| Energy use | 14.7 kWh/100 km | Not yet verified |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.12 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.59 Estimate · at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Not yet verified |
| Seats | 5 | Not yet verified |
| Boot space | 480 L | Not yet verified |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 8 years / unlimited km | Not yet verified |
| ANCAP | Not yet rated | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Cheapest to run: $4.12 per 100 km
- Lowest price: $34,990
- Longest WLTP range: 440 km
- Biggest battery: 72 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Jaecoo J5 EV | MG ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.12 per 100 km | $4.59 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.23 per 100 km | $3.61 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $11.02 per 100 km | $12.30 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.