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    MG S5 EV

    New from

    $40,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    10 year, 250,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the MG S5 EV

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new MG S5 EV is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $40,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Excite variant and topping out at $47,990 for the Essence.

    There are 2 variants of the S5 EV available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2025.

    The MG S5 EV is only available with an electric motor that produces 125kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2025 S5 EV is offered with a 10 year, 250,000 km warranty.

    See MG S5 EV models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    71.23 - 76.45 kW/t
    58.16 kW/t
    165.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    453 litres
    264 litres
    520 litres
    Price
    $40,490 - $47,990
    $21,990
    $86,800
    Warranty (Years)
    10 years
    2 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    250,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    2 years
    6 years
    Service Interval
    24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,080 - 2,200 kg
    1,480 kg
    2,580 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    750 kg
    400 kg
    1,700 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    164 mm
    140 mm
    209 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    49 - 62 kWh
    0.1 kWh
    81.4 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    6.6 kW
    6.6 kW
    22 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    120 - 150 kW
    80 kW
    350 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    410 - 515 km
    1 km
    515 km

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    All MG S5 EV Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$40,490$47,990
    *excl. on-roads
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    2025 MG S5 EV Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the MG S5 EV

    Essence

    Same inclusions as the

    Excite

    Adds to Essence:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Usb Rear
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
      • Total Number Of Rear Usb Connections: 1
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Msp
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Max Ac Charging (kw): 6.6
      • Max Dc Charging (kw): 120
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.45
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Includes Ev Intelligent Route Planning
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.80
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 1
      • Over Air Updates Type: Ota Updates
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Cooling
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Heating
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Timer
      • Remote Services Beep Flash
      • Remote Services Find My Car
      • Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 12
      • Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
      • Remote Services Theft Alert
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Wi-fi Network Connectivity Type: Other
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’s Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1441
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 453
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 164
      • Overall Height (mm): 1621
      • Overall Length (mm): 4476
      • Overall Width (mm): 1849
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2730
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Energy Recuperation Level Selection
      • Energy Recuperation Single Pedal Driving
      • Wltp Emissions Bev (combined): 0.0
      • Wltp Emissions Bev Testing Type: Bev
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Electric
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Charging Connector Ccs (combo) Charging Socket Dc 1
      • Charging Connector Ccs (combo) Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Rear Side
      • Charging Connector Ccs (combo) Type: Ccs (combo)
      • Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Charging Socket Ac 1
      • Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Rear Side
      • Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Type: Type 2 (mennekes)
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Duration: 7.50
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 8.16
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 Kw 0% To 100%: 14.63
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 Kw 0% To 100%: 8.16
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 6.60
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 6.60
      • Charging Information Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
      • Charging Information Mode 3 State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
      • Charging Information Mode 3 State Of Charge Starts At (%): 10
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.39
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 Kw 10% To 80%: 0.46
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 Kw 10% To 80%: 0.93
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Duration: 0.31
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 120.00
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 120.00
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
      • Charging Information Mode 4 State Of Charge Ends At (%): 80
      • Charging Information Mode 4 State Of Charge Starts At (%): 30
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electric Motor 1 Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 250
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Location: Rear
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
      • Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (hp/ps): 170.0
      • Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kw): 125.0
      • Electric Power Source Actively Heated Cooled Battery
      • Electric Power Source Battery Supplier: Other
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
      • Electric Power Source Max Wireless Charging (kw): 0.0
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 49.00
      • Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 6.6
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 415.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 257.87
      • Number Of Outlets: 1
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 12.80
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look & Synthetic Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Bev Pure Electric Range Test Type: Bev Pure Electric Range
      • Bev Hev Electric Energy Consumption Combined (wh/km): 166.0
      • Bev Hev Electric Energy Consumption Test Type: Bev/hev Electric Energy Consumption
      • Bev Pure Electric Range Combined (km): 340
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.0
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 170
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 170
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 106
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/km): 184
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/mile): 296
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 29.6
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100km): 18.4
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
      • Power Consumption Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 170
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 250
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Lane Changing
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Includes Braking
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 40000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 24
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Heat Pump
      • Ventilation System Touch Screen Controls
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 250000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 120
      • Battery Distance (km): 250000
      • Battery Duration (months): 120
      • Electric Systems Distance (km): 250000
      • Electric Systems Duration (months): 120
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 250000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 120
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 250000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 120
      • Total Battery Distance (km): 250000
      • Total Battery Duration (months): 120
      • Total Electric Systems Distance (km): 250000
      • Total Electric Systems Duration (months): 120
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 250000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 120
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 250000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 120
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 250000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 120
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 750
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2080
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1635
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1635
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2025 MG S5 EV Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2025750Kg750Kg
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    2025 MG S5 EV Fuel Economy

    MG S5 EVFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWDElectric-
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a MG S5 EV?

    The MG S5 EV has a recommended service interval of 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 MG S5 EV Warranty

    What is the warranty on a MG S5 EV?

    The MG S5 EV offers a 10 year 250,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    MG S5 EV FAQs

    The cheapest MG S5 EV is the Essence that starts from $0.

    The most expensive MG S5 EV is the Essence that starts from $47,990.

    The best towing capacity of a MG S5 EV is 750 kg offered by the following variants: Essence and Excite.

    The largest MG S5 EV is the Essence which measures 1849mm wide, 4476mm in length and sits 1621mm tall.

    The most powerful MG S5 EV is the Essence which has 125kW of power from its null engine.

    The MG S5 EV is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest MG S5 EV is the Essence which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).

    The MG S5 EV uses Electric.