MG ZS EV charging time on a 50 kW DC rapid charger
Effective charging power: 50 kW (DC).
≈ 58 min
That is an estimate for a 10–80% charge of the MG ZS EV’s 69 kWh usable battery on a 50 kW DC rapid charger.
⚡ The MG ZS EV can accept the full 50 kW of this charger in ideal conditions.
MG ZS EV on 50 kW DC — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 1 h 23 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 50 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 58 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 30 min |
DC rapid charging slows down significantly above 80% to protect the battery, so the 10–80% figure is the one that matters on a road trip — charging to 100% on DC is rarely worth the wait.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 10–80% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 kW plug | 2.3 kW | 30 h |
| 7 kW wallbox | 7.4 kW | 9 h 19 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 11 kW | 6 h 16 min |
| 22 kW AC | 11 kW | 6 h 16 min |
| 150 kW DC | 92 kW | 32 min |
| 350 kW DC | 92 kW | 32 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a MG ZS EV on a 50 kW DC rapid charger?
- Roughly 58 min for a 10–80% charge, at an effective 50 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 1 h 23 min.
- Can the MG ZS EV use the full 50 kW?
- The MG ZS EV can accept the full 50 kW of this charger in ideal conditions.
- What is the fastest way to charge the MG ZS EV?
- Its peak DC rate is 92 kW and its onboard AC charger is 11 kW. A 50 kW DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.