Revamped Take: The New MG S5 EV - Affordable Luxury, Surprisingly Expensive?
Yesterday's Price Drop on MG S5 EV
Get ready for a compact SUV that's all grown up - the MG S5 EV is here! Competing with the VW ID.4, Skoda Enyaq, BYD Atto 3, and Ford Explorer, this stylish vehicle may not be as budget-friendly as you'd expect.
Starting at €38,000, the base model boasts a 47 kWh battery and a range of 340 kilometers. Opting for the long-range model with a 62 kWh battery and a hefty range of 480 kilometers sets you back €43,000. The fully equipped luxury version fetches €45,000 - not exactly pocket change!
While these prices may seem steep compared to some competitors, remember that over 90% of car buyers lease their electric vehicles. In a four-year lease with 20,000 kilometers of driving, the base MG S5 EV will cost €259 per month, with the fully equipped top version setting you back around €339. Although not a steal, it's still a somewhat competitive rate.
The base model comes equipped with a 125 kW/170 PS electric motor and a 120 kW maximum charging power. However, at an AC charger or many public 11 kW chargers, the current flows at a maximum of 3.7 kW. In another four hours, you'll add approximately 100 kilometers of range. Upgrading to the long-range version offers enhanced charging capabilities, with a maximum DC charging speed of 140 kW and charging at up to 11 kW at AC chargers.
Diving into the interior, the S5 EV boasts a spacious cabin, large enough to comfortably fit three child seats in the rear. The trunk is two-tiered and offers ample storage for everyday family use. The touchscreen display is intuitive and easy to use, although some features, like driving modes and brake regeneration, are only accessible through the touchscreen submenus.
The interior design is well thought out, with logically structured submenus and translations that make sense - a welcome change from some Chinese-made vehicles. However, the somewhat soft seats, poor driver display in bright sunlight, and too-soft brakes are minor drawbacks that MG may address in future updates.
MG's success lies not only in its competitive segments but also in its frequent updates - roughly every six months. Improvements to the electronic co-pilot constantly reminding drivers of speed limits might be on the horizon, too!
Breaking it Down
| Vehicle | Approximate Price (EUR) | Maximum Charging Speed ||---------|-------------------------|------------------------|| MG S5 EV | €38,000 - €45,000 | 120 kW AC/140 kW DC || Skoda Enyaq | €40,000 - €50,000 | 135 kW || BYD Atto 3 | €30,000 - €40,000 | 80 kW || VW ID.4 | €40,000 - €60,000 | 125 kW |
While the MG S5 EV may not be the bargain of the century, its unique blend of style, space, and advanced features could make it a worthy contender in the market. For further details and updates, stay tuned!
The MG S5 EV, a motor vehicle manufactured by the company, offers a sleek lifestyle appeal with its compact SUV body. Alongside gadgets such as the touchscreen display and driving mode submenus, it also boasts fine technology like its 120 kW AC and 140 kW DC charging capabilities. Despite its competitive pricing starting at €38,000, one might question its affordability when considering electric-vehicles like the VW ID.4, Skoda Enyaq, BYD Atto 3, and Ford Explorer.
