MG ZS EV: Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh vs Essence 50.3 kWh
The Essence 50.3 kWh costs ₹75,000 more than the Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh. The equipment it adds covers 100% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionExclusive Plus 50.3 kWh → Essence 50.3 kWh
You pay extra
₹75,000
₹19,99,600 → ₹20,74,600
Features are worth
₹75,000
1 gained
Equipment covers
100%
of what the variant costs extra
Essence 50.3 kWh costs ₹75,000 more than Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh and brings 1 feature we value at ₹75,000 — 100% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want it, this is the trim to buy.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹75,000 · 1 feature
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹75,000 of the ₹75,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
1 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh | Essence 50.3 kWh | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹75,000 |
| Net feature value | 1 gained | ₹75,000 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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₹75,000 of equipment against ₹75,000 — 100% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Essence 50.3 kWh costs ₹79,635 more on the road than Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh, against ₹75,000 ex-showroom. ₹3,885 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹750, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,99,600
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹7,599
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹99,980
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,996
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Essence 50.3 kWh
electric · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹20,74,600
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for electric, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹7,734
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹1,03,730
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹20,746
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹600
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the MG ZS EV Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh and Essence 50.3 kWh?
- ₹75,000 ex-showroom — Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh is ₹19,99,600 and Essence 50.3 kWh is ₹20,74,600.
- Is the MG ZS EV Essence 50.3 kWh worth the extra money over the Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh?
- Essence 50.3 kWh costs ₹75,000 more than Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh and brings 1 feature we value at ₹75,000 — 100% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want it, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the Essence 50.3 kWh that the Exclusive Plus 50.3 kWh doesn't have?
- 1 feature, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.