Comparison between:
- 2020 MG ZS EV Excite
- 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Juniper |
| Trim | Excite | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Market | Europe | North America |
| Price | GBP 28,495 (UK, Oct 2019) | USD 57,490 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Pimlico Blue Arctic White Black Pearl Dynamic Red | Deep Blue Metallic Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | - | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 169.8 in 4314 mm | 188.8 in 4796 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 83.8 in 2128 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 80.6 in 2048 mm | 78.0 in 1981 mm |
| Height | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in 2579 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 60.1 in 1526 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm |
| Rear track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.0 in 152 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in 1043 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 995 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1368 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1070 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.2 in 920 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | - | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3311.34 lb 1502 kg | 4482 lb 2033 kg |
| Payload | 1022.94 lb 464 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4334.29 lb 1966 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 4D2 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 303 kW 406.3 hp 412.0 ps |
| Torque | 353 Nm 36.0 kgm 260.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport | - |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | - | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 461 kW 618.2 hp 626.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 353 Nm 36.0 kgm 260.4 ft-lb | - |
| Additional information | - | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km WLTP, CMB: 163.4 mi / 263.0 km | EPA, CMB: 306.0 mi / 492.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Adaptive Suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 27 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 22 mm |
| Additional information | - | Performance brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 | 255/35R21 275/35R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 44.5 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | - | LG 4680 V2 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | NCM955 Warranty - 8 years or 120 000 mi (193 121 km) Battery (low voltage) - 15.5V Battery rating (low voltage) - 6.9 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 50 kW, 0:43-0:55 AC 7.4 kW, 6:22 | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:23 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:35 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Star-rider grille (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Advanced Emergency Braking (S) Anti Rolling Protection (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Automatic door latch (S) Driver's seat belt reminder (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Emergency Brake Assist (S) Front dual airbags (S) Front passenger airbag deactivation switch (S) Front passenger's seat belt reminder (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Launch Assist (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (S) ISOFIX on the outer rear seats (S) Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start (S) Lane Departure Warning System (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Remote Central Locking (S) Side curtain airbag (S) Speed Sensing Locking (S) Three-point front seat belts with pretentioners and load limiters (S) Traffic Jam Assist (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12v Power Socket (S) 8-inch touch screen (S) Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio and AUX/USB, MP3 (S) iGo In-Car Navigation (S) 4 x speakers (S) Trip Computer (S) USB Mobile Phone Charging Function (S) Standard (S) 4-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) 60:40 split rear seats (S) Leather-wrapped (S) Front and rear aero wiper (S) Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down (S) Electrically adjustable, heated, body colour side mirrors (S) Auto headlights (S) Bi-Function projection headlight (S) Follow me home headlights (S) LED centre brake light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Houndstooth Fabric (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD |