USA EV Comparison: MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh vs Smart #1 Pure

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart #1 Pure (2024-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 139 kW, while the Smart #1 Pure (2024-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Smart #1 Pure (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Smart #1 Pure (2024-…) has more power, the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Smart #1 Pure (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #1 Pure (2024-…), but the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) doesn’t have one.

The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) has a towing capacity of up to 1102 lb, whereas the Smart #1 Pure (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.