EV Select buyer's guide: researched from manufacturer data and independent range tests; not a road test. We haven't driven this car for this guide, and it contains no driving impressions or scores.
Current offer: $44,990 drive-away with $2,000 cashback, on cars sold and delivered 1–31 October 2026 at participating dealers (MRDP $46,990). Offer terms
Price and trims
| MGS5 EV variant | Battery | Power | WLTP range | MRDP | October offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence 49 | 49 kWh LFP | 125 kW | 335 km | $41,990 | $39,990 |
| Essence 62 | 62 kWh LFP | 150 kW | 450 km | $46,990 | $44,990 |
MG quotes Manufacturer's Recommended Driveaway Prices (MRDP), which include 12 months' registration and CTP, dealer delivery and estimated stamp duty. The October offer takes $2,000 off for cars sold and delivered between 1 and 31 October 2026. MG doesn't publish a list price before on-roads, so we bracket the car by its MRDP.
Battery and range
The Essence 62 has a 62 kWh LFP battery and one 150 kW / 350 Nm rear motor, and MG quotes 0–100 km/h in 7.0 s. The MY26 brochure gives 450 km WLTP. MG's older launch microsite still shows 425 km, so make sure any quote you get is for the current model.
Highway range tests
Bjørn Nyland, 120 km/h and Out of Spec Reviews, 70 mph: we haven't found a published test of the S5 EV with the 62 kWh battery, so there is no verified highway figure.
Charging
| DC peak | 150 kW |
|---|---|
| DC 30–80% | Under 20 minutes (MG brochure); about 19.3 min at 25°C (MG launch material) |
| DC 10–80% | Not published by MG |
| AC | 6.6 kW onboard charger |
| V2L | Yes |
A 6.6 kW onboard charger makes a full charge at home slow. If you have three-phase power at home, the extra capacity won't help this car.
Size, seats and practicality
| Length / width / height | 4,476 / 1,849 / 1,621 mm |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Boot | 453 L seats up, 1,441 L seats folded |
| Frunk | None listed |
| Seats | 5 |
| Tare mass | 1,755 kg |
| Towing | 750 kg braked and unbraked |
Warranty and servicing
7 years, unlimited km as standard, plus a 3-year MG service-activated extension, up to 10 years or 250,000 km in total if you service with MG. Servicing is under MG's Precise Price program, which lists a fixed price per scheduled service. MG's brochure doesn't state the length of the separate high-voltage battery warranty, and we couldn't confirm it on MG's warranty page, so check it with the dealer.
Safety (ANCAP)
Five stars (2025 rating, all Australian variants built from March 2025): adult occupant 90%, child occupant 86%, vulnerable road users 82%, safety assist 79%.
Rivals to compare
- BYD Sealion 7 Premium RWD: $54,990 list price, larger, 230 kW
- Kia EV3 GT-Line: smaller, longer range
- Kia EV5 Air Long Range: bigger battery, 1,250 kg towing
- Cheapest EVs in Australia: every EV under $35k
- All MG S5 EV variants in our EV database, or compare every EV on sale
- All EV Select buyer's guides by price
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
Good fit: budget-focused buyers who want a mid-size electric SUV with a 450 km WLTP range, a five-star rating and a long service-linked warranty, for under $47,000 drive-away.
Look elsewhere if: you tow more than 750 kg, charge mostly on fast AC at home, or want an independent highway-range figure first.
FAQ
How much is the MG S5 EV Essence 62?
$46,990 MRDP. During October 2026 it is $44,990 drive-away with $2,000 cashback (sold and delivered 1–31 Oct).
What range does the MG S5 EV have?
450 km WLTP for the Essence 62 and 335 km for the Essence 49, per MG's MY26 brochure.
How fast does the MG S5 EV charge?
Up to 150 kW DC (Essence 62), 30–80% in under 20 minutes, and 6.6 kW AC.
What warranty does the MG S5 EV have?
7 years, unlimited km, extendable to 10 years or 250,000 km when serviced with MG.
Want a driving impression? Read an independent Australian road test: CarExpert (Mar 2026) ↗. It is the publisher's own work and isn't a source for this guide.