MG ZS EV vs Toyota RAV4: Running Costs in South Australia
Data verified April 2025
The MG ZS EV is modestly but genuinely cheaper than the Toyota RAV4 over 5 years in South Australia.
At 15,000 km per year in South Australia, you'd save around $15 annually by choosing the MG ZS EV over the Toyota RAV4. Over 5 years the total difference comes to $7,073, including the higher purchase price of the MG ZS EV. The MG ZS EV uses $1,230 per year in electricity versus $1,424 in petrol for the Toyota RAV4. Lower servicing costs — $600 versus $350 — also contribute to the advantage. The MG ZS EV emits roughly 3,298 kg less CO₂ over the same period. 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 South Australia?
Yes. Over 5 years at 15,000 km/yr in South Australia the MG ZS EV costs $79,683 in total (including purchase) versus $86,756 for the Toyota RAV4. A saving of $7,073.
Does the MG ZS EV break even against the Toyota RAV4 in South Australia?
At 15,000 km/yr in South Australia 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 South Australia?
At 15,000 km/yr in South Australia, charging the MG ZS EV costs approximately $1,230/yr, versus $1,424/yr in petrol for the Toyota RAV4. South Australia's electricity and fuel rates are applied automatically.