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

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General Info

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

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Smart #1 Pure MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.6 6.3

Range and Efficiency

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-…).

Property Smart #1 Pure MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh
Range (WLTP) 193 mi 298 mi
Range (GCC) 164 mi 256 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 49 kWh 64 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 47 kWh 62.1 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28.7 kWh/100 mi 24.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.49 mi/kWh 4.12 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.3 7.9

Charging

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.

Property Smart #1 Pure MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 139 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.5 4.4

Performance

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.

Property Smart #1 Pure MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 200 kW 170 kW
Motor Power (hp) 268 hp 228 hp
Motor Torque 253 lb-ft 258 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.4 s 6 s
Top Speed 112 mph 109 mph
Performance Score 4.2 4.1

Dimensions

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.

Property Smart #1 Pure MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh
Length 168.1 in 176.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.7 in 82.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.7 in 72.8 in
Height 64.4 in 63.8 in
Wheelbase 108.3 in 107.5 in

Cargo and Towing

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.

Property Smart #1 Pure MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4090 lb 4685 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 11.4 ft3 16 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 34.8 ft3 50.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.5 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1102 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6 6.4
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