The 2026 MG MGS5 EV range of configurations is currently priced from $40,490.
Our most recent review of the 2026 MG MGS5 EV resulted in a score of 7.8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Senior Journalist Chris Thompson had this to say at the time: The MG S5 EV does everything it needs to do well, and it’s not asking a lot of money to do it. I would suggest the top-spec Essence 62 is, however, approaching the price point of better EVs like the Kia EV3, even if its features list is shorter.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Chris Thompson liked most about this particular version of the MG MGS5 EV: Easy, tidy interior, Comfortable and capable, ADAS tuning improvements
The 2026 MG MGS5 EV carries a braked towing capacity of up to 750 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The MG MGS5 EV 2026 prices range from $40,490 for the basic trim level SUV Excite 49 to $47,990 for the top of the range SUV Essence 62.
The MG S5 EV is available in seven colours including Dover White, Sterling Silver Metallic, Camden Grey Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Piccadilly Blue Metallic, Diamond Red Metallic and Black Pearl Metallic.
The MG S5 EV comes with a healthy list of features, including a 10.25-inch driver display and a 12.8-inch multimedia touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, six-speaker sound system, wireless phone charger, surround-view parking camera, heated front seats and steering wheel, V2L capability, keyless entry and start and rain-sensing window wipers.
The MG S5 EV has a practical interior that retains physical controls for the key functions like climate, along with buttons on the steering wheel.
Like many EVs, it's a fairly simple interior, with limited features in terms of flair.
The MG S5 EV has a single permanent-magnet synchronous motor at the rear wheels, with 125kW of power and 250Nm of torque at its disposal.
The MG S5 EV has a standard five-seat layout, with two front seats for the driver and passenger, and a three-seat bench in the second row which can fold down for more boot space.
| MG MGS5 EV Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Essence 49
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
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The MG S5 EV has a 453-litre boot according to the brand, while folding the seats down increases that space to 1441L.
MG claims the MG S5 EV will take 8.2 seconds to hit 100km/h in 49kWh guise, or 8.6 seconds with a heavier 62kWh battery.
Top speed is limited to 170km/h in both.
The MG S5 EV has either a 49kWh battery or a 62kWh battery.
The 49kWh version has a claimed 16.9kWh/100km consumption rate and WLTP-tested 335km range.
The 62kWh variant has a 17.1kWh/100km claim, with 425km as its claimed range.