MG's new electric SUV has been revealed in full and is set to go on sale in April.
The MGS5 EV is built on the same mechanical underpinnings as the firm's impressive MG4 hatchback, but gets its own look, inspired by the MG Cyberster sports car. It also gets a sub-£29,000 price tag and a range of almost 300 miles. Three trims are available, with two battery choices and a seven-year/80,000-mile warranty.
MG promises lots of passenger and cargo space and plenty of features despite the low price. The new car is the replacement for the MG ZS EV, and is set to take on the likes of the Kia EV3, the Skoda Elroq, the MINI Aceman and more.
New 2025 MGS5 EV: price and release date
The MGS5 EV goes on sale in April, with prices starting at £28,495 for the SE Standard Range model, £30,995 for the SE Long Range and £33,495 for the Trophy Long Range model.
New 2025 MGS5 EV: exterior and interior
MG has taken inspiration from its Cyberster sports car for the MGS5 EV's looks, with a move away from any kind of boxy SUV style in favour of sporty, athletic proportions. The split grille is lifter directly from the Cyberster and the daytime running lilghts have an chequered flag design, which is also featured at the back of the car, where a full-width light bar sits under a spoiler.
There's silver side cladding and matching roof rails, and the car rides on 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels, depending on spec. There are six colour options: Black Pearl, Cosmic Silver, Arctic White, Dynamic Red, Camden Grey and Picadilly Blue.
Inside, MG promises plenty of space for four adults with plentry of storage space, including a 453-litre boot with rear seats that fold in a 60:40 split to open up the cargo volume to 1441 litres. Up front there's a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display and a 10.25-inch digital driver display. Despite all the tech, the air-con is controlled by physical buttons. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, as is a wireless phone charger. The infotainment system also has YouTube, Spotifu and TikTik built in.
New 2025 MGS5 EV: motors and batteries
Two battery options are available in the new MGS5 EV. The entry-level option uses a 49kWh battery for a range of 211 miles on a full charge, mated to a 170PS electric motor, while the Long Range models use a 230PS motor with a 64kWh battery, uppingf the range to 298 miles on the SE Long Range and 288 miles on the Trophy Long Range.
New 2025 MGS5 EV: trim levels
There are three versions of the MGS5 EV. The entry-level SE Standard Range model has the smaller battery and less powerful motor, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, and adaptive cruise control, as well as a blind-spot detection system.
Upgrade to SE Long Range and you'll get the larger battery and more powerful motor, while the Trophy Long Range adds extra kit in the shape of 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, leather seats, electric driver-seat adjustment and a rear armrest, as well as automatic wipers and a heated steering wheel. You also get heated front seats and the ability to open the car using your phone as a key. The sound system gets six speakers rather than the four you'll find in the SE. There's a 360-degree parking camera system, too.
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