

Matt Campbell
2025 MG S5 EV Essence 49 review
Pros
- So sweet to drive
- Great price and standard gear
- Easily switch-off-able safety tech
Cons
- Slower charging than some
- Shorter range than rivals
- Generic exterior design
8 Months Ago
The new MG S5 EV is a small SUV available in Australia from $40,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Excite variant and topping out at $47,990 for the Essence variant.
There are 2 variants of the S5 EV available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new S5 EV is offered with a 10 year, 250,000 km warranty.
The MG S5 EV is only available with an electric motor that produces 125kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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The MG S5 EV comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Excite and the most expensive being Essence.


Matt Campbell
8 Months Ago
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Explore the MG S5 EV through the years.
2025
$40,490
2025
$42,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,476 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,849 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Load Capacity | 445 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our MG S5 EV Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



MG S5 EV
The cheapest MG S5 EV is the Excite variant that starts from $40,490.
See all MG S5 EV PricingThe most expensive MG S5 EV is the Essence variant that starts from $47,990.
See all MG S5 EV PricingThe best towing capacity of a MG S5 EV is 750 kg shared by all variants.
See all MG S5 EV towing capacityThe largest MG S5 EV is the Excite variant which measures 1849mm wide, 4476mm in length and sits 1621mm tall.
All variants of the MG S5 EV have a maximum power of 125kW and 250nm of torque.
The MG S5 EV is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG S5 EV is the Essence variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2200 kg.
The MG S5 EV is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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