Head-to-head
Chery E5 vs MG MGS5 EV
The Chery E5 starts $2,500 (6%) below the MG MGS5 EV. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Chery E5
Chery's electric small SUV — a 58.9 kWh LFP-battery crossover priced under $40,000. The 130 kW DC charging peak is competitive for the segment.
- From
- $37,990
- Range
- 430 km
- Battery
- 58.9 kWh
Option B · SUV
MG MGS5 EV
MG's replacement for the older ZS EV — a small SUV with 64 kWh battery, 420 km WLTP range and 110 kW DC charging. The MGS5 lifts MG's small SUV game considerably.
- From
- $40,490
- Range
- 420 km
- Battery
- 64 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Chery E5 and MG MGS5 EV, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Boot · advantage MG MGS5 EV
The MG MGS5 EV swallows 153 L more cargo with the rear seats up (453 vs 300 L).
- 2
Battery · advantage MG MGS5 EV
The MG MGS5 EV carries a 5.1 kWh larger battery (64 vs 58.9 kWh).
- 3
DC charging · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 accepts 20 kW more DC peak charging (130 vs 110 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
Price · advantage Chery E5
The Chery E5 undercuts the MG MGS5 EV by $2,500 (6%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Chery E5 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $2,500
- ▸ 10 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (130 kW vs 110 kW)
Where the MG MGS5 EV wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (7.5s vs 7.6s)
Chery E5
What we like
- ✓ Sub-$40k pricing with 430 km WLTP range
- ✓ 7-year unlimited-km warranty
- ✓ Strong 130 kW DC fast charging
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Chery dealer network limited regionally
- ✕ Cabin materials clearly cost-engineered
MG MGS5 EV
What we like
- ✓ 7-year vehicle warranty (extendable)
- ✓ Strong DC charging peak for the segment
- ✓ Genuine improvement over old ZS EV
What we don't
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ AC charging at 7 kW only (single-phase)
- ✕ Cabin materials clearly cost-engineered
Frequently asked: Chery E5 vs MG MGS5 EV
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Chery E5 or the MG MGS5 EV?
- The Chery E5 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $37,990 versus $40,490 for the MG MGS5 EV, a $2,500 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Chery E5 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 430 km, 10 km further than the MG MGS5 EV's 420 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Chery E5 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 130 kW versus 110 kW for the MG MGS5 EV. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Chery E5
if…
- ✓ you want to save $2,500 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: budget-led families
Choose the
MG MGS5 EV
if…
- ✓ you regularly load it up (153 L more boot)
- ✓ you match the profile: suburban families
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.