USA EV Comparison: Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD vs MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh

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General Info

While the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. Although the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh
Years of Production 2024-… 2025-…
Current Status Announced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 5.6 5.5

Range and Efficiency

The Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).

Property Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh
Range (WLTP) 236 mi 211 mi
Range (GCC) 201 mi 180 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 49 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52 kWh 47.1 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.9 kWh/100 mi 26.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.87 mi/kWh 3.82 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 145 kW, while the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) maxes out at 120 kW.

The Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 145 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.8 3.9

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 229 lb-ft 184 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.6 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.2 3.2

Dimensions

The Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) and MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh
Length 175.9 in 176.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.2 in 82.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 72.8 in
Height 64.2 in 63.8 in
Wheelbase 108.9 in 107.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).

Property Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4427 lb 4585 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15.9 ft3 16 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.2 ft3 50.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2200 lb 1102 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 6.4
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