Coronavirus virus epidemic: MG Motor supplies 100 ZS EVs to the National Health Service in the UK

MG Motor UK has announced that it will supply 100 ZS EV SUVs to the National Health Service (NHS) to assist in relief operations against the coronovirus epidemic. The cars will be supplied free of cost by MG's dealer network across the country for six months. The automaker said it has already supplied six ZS EVs to the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trusts out of the 100 promised. The company says lower running costs on electric cars will help with NHS members' relief efforts.

Daniel Gregoryl, MG Motor UK's head of sales and marketing, said, "As a proud British brand, MG is more than just a car manufacturer. With our dealer network, we want to help us come through the country Are. Indefinite times. By providing 100 electric cars to our NHS heroes, we hope that we will help keep healthcare running as much as possible. So that many people can get the support they need. Our way of saying this is also thanks to those selfless people. Let us work so hard to keep everyone safe. "

The MG ZS EV is a fully electric SUV that promises a range of 262 km on a single charge with a 44.5 kWh battery pack for the UK market. The ZS EV is sold in India at a price of ₹ 20.88 lakh (ex-showroom) and is equipped with a 44.5 kWh pack that powers a synchronous motor that develops 141 bhp and peak torque of 353 Nm. is. The battery provides a range of about 340 km at a time. With zero tailpipe emissions, the SUV provides clean transportation that is low in terms of running costs and damage to the environment. The automaker has extended the warranty period for its customers in the UK.

More recently, Jaguar Land Rover has deployed 143 SUVs from its range worldwide to aid in relief efforts against the COVID-19 epidemic. More than 57 cars will be used in Britain which were handed over to the British Red Cross Society.