MG ZS EV vs Toyota RAV4: Running Costs in Queensland
Data verified April 2025
The MG ZS EV is modestly but genuinely cheaper than the Toyota RAV4 over 5 years in Queensland.
At 15,000 km per year in Queensland, you'd save around $371 annually by choosing the MG ZS EV over the Toyota RAV4. Over 5 years the total difference comes to $8,854, including the higher purchase price of the MG ZS EV. The MG ZS EV uses $824 per year in electricity versus $1,375 in petrol for the Toyota RAV4. Lower servicing costs — $600 versus $350 — also contribute to the advantage. Results will vary with actual electricity and petrol prices.
A real but not dramatic financial edge for the MG ZS EV at this usage level.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MG ZS EV cheaper than the Toyota RAV4 over 5 years in Queensland?
Yes. Over 5 years at 15,000 km/yr in Queensland the MG ZS EV costs $77,156 in total (including purchase) versus $86,009 for the Toyota RAV4. A saving of $8,854.
Does the MG ZS EV break even against the Toyota RAV4 in Queensland?
At 15,000 km/yr in Queensland the MG ZS EV does not fully recover its price premium within a 5-year holding period. Higher annual km or an extended holding period would change this.
How much does it cost to charge the MG ZS EV vs fuel the Toyota RAV4 per year in Queensland?
At 15,000 km/yr in Queensland, charging the MG ZS EV costs approximately $824/yr, versus $1,375/yr in petrol for the Toyota RAV4. Queensland's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.