Video Summary
- The MG5 EV starts from roughly £31,000 and extends up to £33,500.- There are two trim levels: SE Long Range and Trophy Long Range. Both have a 61.1 kWh battery pack and a 57.4 kWh net.
- The MG quoted range is 235 to 250 miles on the entry-level trim.
- In a mixed driving test, the reviewer got 210 to 230 miles.
- The old MG5 EV got 180 to 190 miles in the same test due to a smaller 52.5 kWh battery pack.
- The MG5 EV is better than Vauxhall Mokka-e and Citroen eC4, but not the ZS EV and MG4 EV.
- It lacks one-pedal driving, requiring a brake pedal at speeds below 6-7 mph.
- It includes a switch to adjust regenerative braking from level 1 to 3.
- It is compatible with CCS and Type 2 charging, and with Vehicle-To-Load technology.
- The peak DC charging is 87 kW, charging 10-80% in 35 minutes.
- A 7 kW wallbox takes 10 hours. Charging on a 3-pin socket will take 21 hours.
- It has a front motor producing 115 kW/154 hp and 280 Nm of torque.
- It can reach 0-60 mph in 8.02 seconds, and the top speed is 115 mph.
- It uses a front-wheel drive system with some minimal front wheel spin.
- The ride quality is comfortable in town.
- Interior quality is high with low cabin noise at lower speeds, though there can be tyre noise at higher speeds.
- Cabin is well laid out with 10.25" screen with easy to use features.
- It is disappointing that it doesn't have 11 or 22 kWh on-board charger.
- It has a 7-inch digital instrument cluster.
- The interior has a nice design and materials.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be temperamental.
- There are only six-way manual controls on SE, and electronic on the trophy long range.
- It has a boot capacity of 479 litres and 1367 liters with the seats down. It includes a small storage bay, two USB-A +C ports, and a 12 V socket.
- A 60/40 rear seat split.
- It comes with 75 kg of roof rail load rating, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and lane departure warning, high beam assist, traffic jam assist, and emergency brake assist.
- The review is that it is worthy of the best buy award.
