Overview
MG Motor UK Limited (MG Motor), is a UK headquartered British automotive manufacturer, now owned by the Chinese automotive company, SAIC Motor (December 2007). SAIC is owned by the Chinese government and headquartered in Shanghai. MG was owned by MG Rover up to 2005, before the collapse of the company. The history of the company can be traced back to 1924 to its founding in Oxford (UK). MG was founded by Cecil Kimber, a motor car designer.
MG cars are no longer manufactured at the historic Longbridge plant in the UK. Instead, production takes place in China and other international markets (China, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan). MG vehicles are now designed and developed by SAIC (SAIC owns a number of brands, to include: IM, Maxus, Rising Auto, Baojun, Roewe, Wuling, Hongyan and Sunwin. The MG brand is known as ‘Míngjué‘ in China. MG continues to grow in strength, and in 2023 sold over 840,000 vehicles globally. The automotive company currently has the following battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs):
- All-electric MG ZS EV
- All-electric MG4 EV
- All-electric MG5 EV
- All-electric MG Cyberster
- MG HS Plug-In Hybrid
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The All-Electric MG 5 EV Estate
The MG5 EV (electric vehicle) is the second pure electric car from MG, after the all-electric MG ZS EV. For those families seeking ‘value for money’ in a pure electric car, the MG5 is certainly worth considering.
For a start, there are very few pure electric estate cars available for sale in the UK market, positioning the MG5 electric estate car as the best option for those seeking an affordable and spacious electric station wagon.
The EV offers a strong proposition for both families and company-car drivers, given the affordable pricing and the lower cost of electric driving. Of course, company-car drivers can also leverage from the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax charge for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
The MG5 EV is available in only one EV battery size (61.1 kWh), which is in the middle of the range for EV battery sizes currently on offer for electric cars. The 61.1 kWh battery is certainly a practical and useful size. The automotive manufacturer claims a pure electric range up to 250 miles on a full charge.
Even adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the MG electric car should be able to deliver over 215 miles. Do keep in mind that the average daily distance travelled in the UK is a mere 30 miles.
The MG5 EV incorporates a single-phase (7 KW AC) onboard charger. More than adequate for EV home charging in the UK, given that the majority of homes have single-phase power supply. The EV can be fully charged in 9 hours and 30 minutes using a dedicated residential EV charger like easee.
We at e-zoomed recommend charging overnight when the electricity prices are lower. We also recommend charging on a regular basis. This way charging times are reduced and regular charging is good for the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery. MG offers a 7 years or 80,000 miles warranty.
The MG5 electric estate also offers DC charging capability up to 150 kW DC. It will take up to 35 minutes to achieve an 80% charge at 150 kW DC. Using a 50 kW DC rapid charger, the EV can be charged from 10%-80% in 61 minutes.
In terms of the exterior styling, it is well suited for those keen on a more traditional look. Not everyone appeals to a futuristic design. Neither the exterior or the interior is class-leading, but it gets the job done.
MG offers a host of features and technology, to include: 10.25″ colour touchscreen, 7″ colour driver information display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 360o parking camera, active emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle Detection, lane keep assist, intelligent speed limit assist , adaptive cruise control and more.
Interestingly, the MG5 also offers vehicle-to-load charging capability i.e. other electric items can be charged or powered using the onboard EV battery. The EV is practical for front and rear seat passengers. The available boot space is 479 L.
In terms of performance, the front-wheel drive MG5 EV SW achieves 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds. The EV delivers a maximum power up to 156 PS (torque: 260 Nm). The top speed is 115 mph.
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| A genuinely affordable family electric estate | Exterior styling not so appealing |
| Decent electric range | Not the most inspiring drive |
| Practical and ample boot space | Interior quality can be improved |
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The All-Electric MG5 EV Estate (credit: MG)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Estate |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (2 Options) |
|---|
| MG5 EV SE Long Range (from £30,995) |
| MG5 EV Trophy Long Range (from £33,495) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 61.1 kWh |
| Charging: | 150 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 35 mins). Onboard charger: 7 kW AC (0%-100%: 9 hrs 30 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 7 years or 80,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1543 |
| Width (mm): | 2059 |
| Length (mm): | 4600 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2659 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.3 |
| Boot Capacity (L): | 479 |
| MG5 EV (61.1 kWh) | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 61.1 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 250 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 17.5 |
| Charging: | 150 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 35 mins). Onboard charger: 7 kW AC (0%-100%: 9 hrs 30 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 115 mph |
| 0-60 mph: | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Horsepower (PS): | 156 |
| Torque (Nm): | 260 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,562 |
| Colours: | 6 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
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