And prices are getting more attractive with the arrival of new, more affordable models, such as the MG ZS EV, a mid-sized SUV that starts at $44,990 driveaway.

Maintenance on an EV is also much cheaper than on a petrol or diesel car. For example, the ZS EV comes with a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty paired with fixed price servicing for peace of mind through the MG Precise Price Servicing plan. This covers all items requiring maintenance as indicated in the service schedule meaning the price listed is the price you will pay.

MG Motor Australia is leading the way when it comes to encouraging families to begin their transformation from internal combustion engines (petrol and diesel) vehicles to EV’s by enabling people to become an all-electric family with the MG ZS EV and a transitional solution, with the MG HS Plus EV.

They’re good for the environment

An EV has zero tailpipe emissions. So you won’t be contributing to air pollution wherever you drive.

EVs also produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than ICE vehicles, according to research including a lifecycle analysis comparison that concludes widespread adoption of EVs is essential if the world is to meet its Paris Agreement goals.

Whether your EV is a bit greener than an ICE vehicle or a lot greener depends on where you’re sourcing your power, De Rango says.

“If you’re using solar, or hydro or wind to generate electricity for your EV, it’s environmentally very, very good. If you’re using something like brown coal or black coal to generate the electricity, it’s better than a petrol vehicle, but not as good as if you are using renewables.”

Use your solar panels to charge your EV and you will be doing the environment a world of good.

Range anxiety is fading fast

The fear of running out of juice put a lot of people off buying an EV, but the latest models have ranges that should satisfy just about everyone. With a fully charged battery, the MG ZS EV has a range of 320 kilometres.

“The average Australian does 50 kilometres of driving in a day,” De Rango says. “There will always be edge cases – people whose driving needs are at the top end of kilometres driven in a day – but for the majority of Australians 300 kilometres is plenty.”

You can charge your EV at home, using a standard socket, or a fast charger. And some charging systems will even talk to your solar panel set-up and make sure you’re only using your excess solar to charge your car, if that’s what you want to do.

Public charging infrastructure is also improving: in June 2022 there were EV chargers at 2147 locations across Australia, and counting, the Electric Vehicle Council says.

And they’re fun

Have you ever driven an EV? “It’s full torque at zero speed,” De Rango says. “You put your foot down and it takes off immediately, rather than waiting for the engine to get up to speed.”

It’s also comfortable. “The experience of taking off soundlessly is beautiful,” De Rango says. “And there’s reduced vibration, because you don’t have an internal combustion engine thumping away in the front of the car.

“Our experience has been that once people test-drive an EV, they don’t want to go back.”

Ready to contribute to a greener future every time you drive? Get in touch with your local MG Dealer today or visit mgmotor.com.au and discover the benefits of making the switch to an electric vehicle – and why making the change with the ZS EV is easier than you might think.