MGS5 EV

{{Short description|Battery electric compact crossover SUV}}

{{Use British English|date=March 2025}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = MGS5 EV

| image = 2025 MG S5 EV V.jpg

| caption =

| manufacturer = SAIC Motor

| model_code = ES34{{Cite web |last=Akhtar |first=Riz |date=2024-10-13 |title=MG S5, MG's next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia |url=https://thedriven.io/2024/10/13/mg-s5-mgs-next-electric-suv-spotted-testing-in-australia/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=The Driven |language=en-AU}}

| aka = MG ES5 (China)

| production = 2024–present

| assembly = {{unbulleted list

| China: Ningde, Fujian

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| designer =

| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| layout = {{unbulleted list

| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive

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| platform = Modular Scalable Platform{{Cite web |date=2024-09-05 |title=2025 MG S5: ZS EV replacement spied in Australia |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-mg-s5-zs-ev-replacement-spied-in-australia |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=CarExpert |language=en}} / Nebula

| related = MG4 EV

| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous

| powerout = {{unbulleted list

| {{convert|100|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (Nepal, Singapore)

| {{convert|125|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}}

| {{convert|180|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}}

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| transmission =

| battery = {{unbulleted list

| 49.1 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP

| 62.2 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP

| 64 kWh CATL-SAIC NMC lithium-ion

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| range = {{unbulleted list

| {{convert|425|–|525|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (CLTC)

| {{convert|440|–|550|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (NEDC)

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| charging =

| wheelbase = {{convert|2730|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4476|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1849|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1621|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1685|–|1740|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = MG ZS EV / EZS

| successor =

| sp = uk

}}

The MGS5 EV or MG ES5 in China is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque since 2024. It was introduced outside China in regions such as Europe and Thailand since March 2025 as the MGS5 EV.{{Cite web |title=New MGS5 EV teased as the ZS EV successor’s official reveal edges closer |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mg/zs/363965/new-mgs5-ev-teased-zs-ev-successors-official-reveal-edges-closer |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=Auto Express |language=en}}

Overview

File:MG ES5 002.jpg

The model was initially registered to Chinese authorities as the MG S5, but it was renamed to ES5 shortly before its introduction.{{Cite web |title=2025 MG S5 electric SUV shown ahead of official reveal: Will it replace the ZS EV? |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-mg-s5-electric-suv-will-it-replace-zs-ev/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Drive |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Crooks |first=Alastair |date=2024-10-15 |title=New MG ZS EV shown off in Chinese ES5 guise |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mg/zs/363965/new-mg-zs-ev-shown-chinese-es5-guise |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Auto Express |language=en}} It made its official debut in China on 15 October 2024 and later started sales in China on 6 November 2024.{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Dong Yi |date=2024-10-15 |title=SAIC's MG ES5 all-electric SUV debuts in China with 525 km range |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/10/15/saics-mg-es5-all-electric-suv-debuts-in-china-with-525-km-range/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-15 |title=定位紧凑型家用纯电SUV 上汽名爵MG ES5首发亮相 |trans-title=Positioned as a compact family-use pure electric SUV, SAIC MG ES5 debuts |url=https://www.sohu.com/a/816686252_430526 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Sohu Auto |language=zh}}{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2024-11-06 |title=MG ES5 electric SUV enters China for 13,950 USD with subsidies |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/11/06/mg-es5-electric-suv-enters-china-for-13950-usd-with-subsidies/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}

The exterior of the vehicle adopts the brand's design philosophy. It features split headlights with an air intake, a split air intake on the grille, conventional grab door handles, silver roof rails, and the rear taillight bar mimics the front lights.

The interior of the ES5 adopts a minimalistic approach. It has a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch floating screen, and the gear shifter used for the automatic transmission is mounted behind the steering wheel. The centre tunnel has a wireless charging pad, a pair of cupholders and additional storage space below the console.

The ES5 / MGS5 EV is powered by a rear-mounted {{convert|125|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} motor. It is based on SAIC’s Nebula battery electric architecture, with MacPherson struts for the front and a five-link independent suspension for the rear. The ES5 / MGS5 EV has a centre of gravity {{Convert|530|mm|cm|abbr=on}} and a 50-50 weight distribution between the front and rear axles.

= Safety =

{{Euro NCAP|year=2025|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/mg/mgs5+ev/54886|reference_name=MGS5 EV 2025 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=36.2|description=MGS5 EV (LHD)|adult_percent=90|child_points=40.2|child_percent=82|pedestrian_points=51.9|pedestrian_percent=82|safety_percent=78|safety_points=14.1}}

Markets

= Asia =

== China ==

In China, the ES5 was available in three trim levels: Pro, Plus and Max. It is available with 49.1 kWh (425), 62.2 kWh (515), and 64 kWh (525) powertrain options.

== Malaysia ==

The MGS5 EV was launched in Malaysia on 20 May 2025, with three variants: Com 49 kWh, Com 62 kWh and Lux 62 kWh.{{Cite web |last=Tan |first=Danny |date=2025-05-20 |title=2025 MG S5 EV launched in Malaysia - 49 or 62 kWh, up to 430 km range, eMas 7/Atto 3 rival from RM111k |url=https://paultan.org/2025/05/20/2025-mg-s5-ev-launched-in-malaysia-49-or-62-kwh-up-to-430-km-range-emas-7-atto-3-rival-from-rm111k/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}

== Singapore ==

The MGS5 EV was launched in Singapore on 10 April 2025 with a sole Luxury (62 kWh) variant.{{Cite web |last=Wee |first=Mattheus |date=2025-04-10 |title=MGS5 EV launched in Singapore, eligible for Cat A COE |url=https://www.sgcarmart.com/articles/news/mgs5-ev-launched-in-singapore-eligible-for-cat-a-coe-36894 |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=Sgcarmart |language=en-us}}

== Thailand ==

The MGS5 EV was launched in Thailand on 25 March 2025 with three trim levels: D, X and V. It is available with Standard Range (50 kWh) and Long Range (64 kWh) powertrain options.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-25 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ MG S5 EV : 719,900 - 899,900 บาท {{!}} 170-245 แรงม้า แบต 50-64kWh วิ่งไกลสุด 550 km. (NEDC) |trans-title=Official price MG S5 EV: 719,900 – 899,900 baht {{!}} 170-245 horsepower, 50-64kWh battery, maximum range 550 km. (NEDC) |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-mg-s5-ev-standard-long-range/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}}

= Europe =

The MGS5 EV debuted in Europe with sales started in the UK in April 2025 and later debuted in other European countries in the second quarter of the same year. In the UK, it is available in three variants: SE Standard Range (49 kWh), SE Long Range (64 kWh) and Trophy Long Range (64 kWh).{{Cite web |last=Krivevski |first=Blagojce |date=2025-03-25 |title=MG unveils all-new MGS5 EV electric SUV |url=https://electriccarsreport.com/2025/03/mg-unveils-all-new-mgs5-ev-electric-suv/ |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=Electric Cars Report |language=en-US}}

= Oceania =

== Australia ==

The MGS5 EV was launched in Australia on 30 April 2025 with two trim levels: Excite and Essence. It is available with 49 kWh and 62 kWh powertrain options.{{Cite web |last=Nevett |first=Josh |date=2025-04-30 |title=2025 MG S5 EV: New ZS EV replacement becomes Australia's cheapest electric SUV |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-mg-s5-ev-new-zs-ev-replacement-becomes-australias-cheapest-electric-suv |access-date=2025-04-30 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}

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