Global EV Comparison: MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh vs Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) has a starting price of €36605, compared to the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…), which starts at €55490.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) maxes out at 139 kW.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) has more power, the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) and Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) are about the same size.

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 Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…), but the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...) doesn’t have one.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge (EX40) Single Motor Extended Range (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the MG MGS5 EV 64 kWh (2025-...).