MG S6 EV 2026 News
China's cheap new Model Y rival confirmed
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By Tim Gibson · 25 May 2026
Australia has a new budget-friendly electric SUV to choose from.The MG S6 all-electric SUV will start from $49,990 (drive-away) for the rear-wheel drive variant, while the all-wheel drive variant will cost an extra $7000. Its main competition will be the best-selling Model Y, and the BYD Sealion 7, GAC Aion V and Geely EX5.MG’s new EV is more than $10,000 cheaper than the Model Y, but the EX5 and Aion V beat it on price, starting in the low $40,000s bracket. The RWD variant of the S6 has a single electric motor, producing 180kW, while the AWD has 266kW, which is less power than the Model Y.A 0-100km/h sprint can be as fast as 5.1 seconds for the AWD, while the RWD takes 7.3 seconds. The car’s 77kWh battery provides up to 530km of driving range, with DC charging from 10 to 80 per cent taking 38 minutes. Its interior features a 12.8-inch central touchscreen and 10.25-inch digital driver display, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard. The S6 also gets a 50W wireless phone charger, with a head-up display an additional option.Seats are finished in a vegan synthetic leather, with the front ones heated and ventilated, with rear outer seats also heated. The car is available in dealerships from today. 2026 MG S6 pricing Australia 2026 MG S6 electric motor and efficiency2026 MG S6 standard featuresOther standard features include: Heated and ventilated front seatsHeated rear outer seatsAmbient lighting 2026 MG S6 safety The MG S6 has not been crash tested in Australia. Standard safety features: Auto emergency brakingLane departure warningAdaptive cruise control360-degree cameraBlind spot detection 2026 MG S6 dimensions2026 MG S6 warranty and servicing The MG S6 is covered by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. This warranty can be extended to a 10-year/250,000-kilometre warranty when the vehicle is serviced on time at an MG dealer.