Our opinion on the MGS5 EV
The MGS5 EV takes the brand’s electric SUV range to new heights thanks to its combination of space, standard equipment and range. It also feels appropriately tuned for UK roads and is surprisingly powerful. What’s missing, though, is a sense of character or panache. As such, rivals have this MG cornered, with some offering better outright value, while other, more expensive options, feel more special.
About the MGS5 EV
The MGS5 EV is a critical car for its maker here in the UK. It replaces the popular MG ZS EV, taking its place in the now crowded all-electric B-SUV class. But where its predecessor once usefully undercut many of its key rivals, this fast-moving segment has fresh challenges for MG’s latest affordable electric SUV.
Batting starts with an entry-level SE Standard Range model, which comes with a 49kWh battery pack and 211-mile range. This seems impressive on face value, but there is a range of aggressively priced rivals, like the Citroen e-C3 Aircross, that undercut the MGS5 EV by a fair margin.
Move up a gear in terms of electric range, and MG’s mid-level SE Long Range model ups the range to a more impressive 298 miles from its 64kWh battery. At this point, we start to see other rivals come into the frame, including the highly impressive Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq.
MGS5 EV pricing and latest deals
Prices for the MGS5 EV start at just under £29,000 for the small battery SE model, rising to a little over £31,000 for the SE Long Range with the larger battery. The range-topping Trophy Long Range comes in a just under £34,000.
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Performance & driving experience
The MGS5 EV is available in Standard Range and Long Range forms, with the latter offering the longest driving range and a more powerful electric motor. We’ve only sampled the Long Range version so far, and it has certainly impressed us.
In general, the MGS5 EV drives very well considering its rivals and general position in the market. MG has a local development centre in the shadow of its former UK production sites, and this seems to have benefited the way the car drives. By and large, many Chinese EV models don’t feel developed to handle the roads and driving behaviours of the UK and Europe, but this is not the case with most MGs.
However, there is a niche issue, and that’s due to this SUV being rear-wheel drive only. As a result, it may struggle with traction in slippery conditions compared with rivals that are available with four-wheel drive, such as the Volvo EX30.
