MGS5 EV 2025: Prices, specs and release date

The new MGS5 EV is a new electric small SUV that's derived from the acclaimed MG4 EV and effectively replaces the old MG ZS EV.

Available with two battery sizes and three trims, the new MGS5 EV has a range of up to nearly 300 miles and generous standard equipment, even in entry-level guise.

This is combined with ultra-keen prices that sees the new MGS5 EV undercut key small SUV rivals including the Skoda Elroq, Kia EV3, MINI Aceman and the Volvo EX30.

The new MGS5 EV aims to rectify some of the — rare — grumbles around the MG4 EV, which was named UK Car of the Year 2023.

Headlining the improvements on the new MGS5 EV is a much-improved infotainment system with larger screens and clearer displays. The interior is also made from higher quality materials.

The new MGS5 builds on the MG4 EV’s underpinnings with a roomier interior and a significantly bigger boot. The aim is to offer electric car practicality for growing families at a keen price.

So how keenly is the new MGS5 EV priced? Tantalisingly, prices start from under £29,000.

2025 MGS5 EV prices and release date

The new MGS5 EV will be released imminently in the UK. Ordering is now open with the first deliveries anticipated from April.

The new MGS5 EV costs from just £28,495 in entry-level SE Standard Range guise. It’s a £2500 walk to the MGS5 EV SE Long Range, which costs £30,995. MG expects this version to be the best-seller.

The range-topping new MGS5 EV Trophy Long Range costs £33,495.

The new MGS5 EV is well-equipped, with all models featuring 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear parking camera and a 12.8-inch multimedia touchscreen with integrated navigation.

The new MGS5 EV Trophy adds 18-inch alloys, rear privacy glass, a 360-degree parking camera, heated two-tone grey faux leather seats and an electrically operated tailgate.

2025 MGS5 EV styling, interior and technology

The new MGS5 EV is an inoffensive-looking small SUV. The design is more sobre and grown-up than the edgy MG4 EV – and it won’t be available in Volcano Orange, either. Dynamic Red is the most vivid of the six colours choices.

The new MGS5 EV has an aerodynamically-optimised front end. The grille is almost fully closed off and there are ‘aero curtain’ side air intakes. This gives a Cd drag factor of just 0.27.

The new MGS5 EV has an MG Cyberster-inspired split lower front grille, while the headlights have a chequered flag-style daytime running light signature.

The new MGS5 EV has gloss black door mirror housings, silver-finish roof bars and a lower door moulding also finished in silver. 17-inch or 18-inch alloys both have aerodynamic wheel cover and there’s an integrated roof spoiler.

We like the smoothed creases along the sides of the new MGS5 EV, while the rear haunches have a powerful bulge.

At the back, the new MGS5 EV has a full-width LED light bar with a central MG octagon logo, and another set of chequered flag day-running light signatures, which also look a bit like a smiley face. The rear bumper has a silver-coloured lower finish.

Inside, the new MGS5 EV is a big step on from the MG4 EV. The dashboard is still very grey, albeit two-tone, but the materials are of a much higher quality, while silver detailing gives it a more upmarket look.

The new MGS5 EV has a wide, floating-style centre console, with stowage space beneath. There are chrome-ringed cup holders and a rotary drive selector.

Notably, the new MGS5’s centre console has a grippy suede-style covering and the recess for the wireless smartphone charging (standard on Trophy) is deep — both of which mean your phone shouldn't slide off the first time you go around a corner.

The new MGS5 has a 12.8-inch multimedia touchscreen — the biggest yet fitted to an MG. Improved software and hardware means it’s much more responsive. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.

Impressively, the new MGS5 EV Trophy comes with built-in YouTube, Spotify and TikTok apps — perfect to keep you entertained at a public EV charger.

The new MGS5 EV also has, we’re delighted to confirm, a row of physical dials to main functions including climate control temperature, speaker volume and fan speed. These silver-covered controls are tactile and feel nicely upmarket.

We like the new MGS5’s configurable MG Pilot Custom button. This allows you to save your preferred safety assist settings, such as turning off speed limit warning and lane-keep assist, and call them up by simply swiping down from the top of the touchscreen.

The new MGS5 EV has comfortable seats in the front, while space in the rear is generous. There’s loads of headroom and legroom, the doors open wide and adults should have no complaints — it’s appreciably roomier than the MG4 EV back there.

The MGS5’s impressive rear seat space is helped by it being among the longest in its class — it is 100mm longer than a Kia EV3, for example.

The new MGS5 EV has a well-shaped boot with a 453-litre capacity. Again, it is significantly larger than the popular MG4 EV. There is a two-level boot floor, so you can slide cables into the lower section and leave the top level uncluttered. There are also hooks, mesh pockets and anchor points.

2025 MGS5 EV electric motor, battery and range

All new MGS5 EVs come with a 231PS electric motor driving the rear wheels. It produces a healthy 350Nm and offers swift 0-62mph performance of just 6.3 seconds.

The new MGS5 EV Standard Range has a 49kWh battery. This gives a WLTP range of 211 miles. It has a rapid charge speed of 120kW, taking it from 10-80% in 24 minutes.

The new MGS5 EV Long Range has a 64kWh battery, giving a much-improved range of 298 miles. It has a rapid charge speed of 139kW, which can take it from 10-80% in 28 minutes.

The new MGS5 EV has a good array of safety assist technology. This includes an 8MP front camera that has a detection range of 250 metres — the industry average is 5MP and 150 metres. The rear wave radars have a better range too.

The new MGS5 EV is fitted with the latest-generation Continental brake booster, giving shorter stopping distances. The Bosch ESP is latest-generation, too.

Impressively, at 10.53 metres, the new MGS5 EV has a tighter turning circle than the MG4 EV. Five-link rear suspension aids handling, too.