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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.
- Price from
- $40,490
- Range
- 420 km
- Battery
- 64 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.5 s
- Power
- 130 kW
- DC charge
- 110 kW
- ANCAP
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Verdict
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.
Pros and cons
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
Best for
- Suburban families
- MG ZS EV upgraders
- Value-led SUV buyers
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 130 kW
- Motor torque
- 250 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 64 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 420 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 7 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 110 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 30 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,476 mm
- Width
- 1,849 mm
- Height
- 1,631 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,730 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 453 L
Safety & warranty
- Vehicle warranty
- 7 years
- Battery warranty
- 7 years
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $40,490
- Built in
- China
- Sale status
- on sale
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