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Here is the summary you requested:- The MG5 EV is a budget-friendly, fully electric estate car.
- The MG5 EV has a 250-mile combined driving range, an increase of 36 miles.
- With the help of the government's plug-in grant, a budget of £30,000 doesn’t get much if it is a full EV.
- It’s an Europeanized version of a model from MG’s Chinese parent group.
- MG’s output of the long-range 61-kW model is 156 PS.
- It accelerates 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds to a top speed of 115 mph.
- All MG5 EV models offer MG Pilot for extra camera safety tech.
- Most EVs at the same price point are smaller with less range.
- The steering is reasonably weighted; the ride soaks up sharp bumps and speed humps well.
- All-in-all interior features can not be considered plush.
- Twin USB ports are standard, as are large door bins, a lidded compartment between seats and seatback pockets.
- Charging time from 10-80% is 40 minutes at a 100-kW charging station.
- Charging at home with a 7.4 kW wall box takes about nine and a half hours.
- You can get a lot of metal for the money.
- It will be hard to be free from brand snobbery but worth a look as a 100% zero emissions.
- Warranty on this model is 7 year or 80,000 miles.
