We all know that electrification is a key part to the future of the automotive industry. With a need to reduce overall emissions, promote clean energy and embracing new ways of moving people around, electrification has played into the business strategy for most car makers.

However, making electrification accessible and acceptable to the general public isn't quite as simple. Even now, electric vehicles generally have a higher financial point of entry compared to a typical mass market petrol-powered car.

It's here that the new MG ZS Electric makes a compelling case. The car brings together two key automotive trends – electrification and SUV-mania.

On the practicality front, the ZS delivers all the family utility expected from a modern SUV. The ride is supple and forgiving, the 445-litre boot sizeable enough for a typical family, and the car packs sufficient modern equipment including a PM2.5 Air Purification system that ensures the cleanliness of the air within the cabin.

On the electrification front, the ZS Electric is powered by a front-mounted electric motor that pumps out 141bhp and 353Nm of torque, allowing for zippy acceleration on the road. With an on-paper range of 335km, the car will also easily cover three to four days of driving before needing to be recharged.

However, where the ZS Electric is most compelling is its affordability – it is the cheapest all electric SUV in the market, and by some way. For its price point, it delivers sensible SUV utility and practicality coupled with usable all electric range and general capability. Is it the most exciting or feature packed electric car in the market right now? No, it isn't. But then again, it doesn't have to be. Very few people can afford a half-a-million dollars Porsche Taycan, no matter how impressive the car may be. No, when it comes to electrification, the next key step is getting consumers to buy in. And with the MG ZS Electric, it's certainly a practical, affordable and acceptable next step.