All New MG5 EV

Published Date: 14th Jan 2021

Are you looking for an affordable full electric car that offers practicality and plenty of space? The new MG5 EV estate could be right up your street with a combined range of 214 miles (up to 277 miles around town). Quick charging also makes the MG5 an attractive proposition, an 80% charge is achievable in 50 minutes using a 50kW charger.

The MG5 can be purchased for as little as £21,639 with discounts of up to £6,539 off list prices, you can check out the latest 2021 MG5 deals here.

At these kinds of prices, the MG5 trumps extremely popular electric car rivals like the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe whilst offering significantly more cabin and boot space. If you need any more piece of mind MG are offering 80,000 miles/7-year warranty which covers the battery too.

 

All-New MG5 EV Interior

Inside the MG5 offers plenty of head and legroom for 5 people to travel in comfort, boot space is 578 litres, fold the rear seats down and you get 1,456 litres making the MG5 EV the perfect fit as a family car or working vehicle.

The there are just two trim-levels, both get an 8-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, navigation and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay support. Both models also get a 7-inch part-digital driver display.

MG5 Performance & Efficiency

In ECO mode official figures suggest you can get a range of up to 214 miles (WLTP combined) and urban driving at lower speeds, a range of up to 277 miles on a full charge, although we think the latter will be a stretch.

One of the big surprises is the MG5 can supply some pep when you need it, with 154bhp and 260Nm of torque, put it in Sport mode and 0-62mph is achievable in 7.7 seconds which feels nippy for a good-sized, practical estate.

Bear in mind Sport mode will significantly reduce your range, it is a nice to have it in reserve though! Sport mode isn’t going to make any difference to handling/drive, it’s purely releases the full power potential when needed, the MG5’s soft ride is built for comfort.

MG5 Trim Levels

The model line-up is a simple affair with just two models, the Excite and Exclusive.

Entry-level Excite models have all the basics covered and more than enough driver aids. Inside you get air con, front and rear electric windows, 8-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, sat nav and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for smartphone mirroring, there is also a 7-inch part digital driver display.

There is more than enough driver tech too with a rear parking camera, rear parking sensors, cruise control, automatic headlights and LED daytime running lights.

The Exclusive model builds on the entry-level Excite by adding part-leather style interior, automatic air con, heated front seats with electrically adjustable drivers, keyless entry and push-button engine start, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, automatic windscreen wipers and silver roof rails.

When you consider the MG4 is spacious, offers excellent levels of equipment, practicality, an impressive range of 214 miles and a fantastic price-point, it is hard to match.

Compare the all-new MG5 specs and discounts of up to £6,539 here.