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MG S5 EV
The MGS5 EV or MG ES5 in China is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque since 2024. It was introduced outside China in regions such as Europe and Thailand since March 2025 as the MGS5 EV.
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History
The model was initially registered to Chinese authorities as the MG S5, but it was renamed to ES5 shortly before its introduction. It made its official debut in China on 15 October 2024 and later started sales in China on 6 November 2024.
Design
The exterior of the vehicle adopts the brand's design philosophy. It features split headlights with an air intake, a split air intake on the grille, conventional grab door handles, silver roof rails, and the rear taillight bar mimics the front lights. The interior of the ES5 adopts a minimalistic approach. It has a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch floating screen. The gear shifter used for the automatic transmission is mounted on the centre console, along with a wireless charging pad (some trims only), a pair of cupholders and additional storage space below.
Specifications
The ES5 / MGS5 EV is powered by a rear-mounted 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) motor. It is based on SAIC’s Nebula battery electric architecture, with MacPherson struts for the front and a five-link independent suspension for the rear. The ES5 / MGS5 EV has a centre of gravity 530 mm (53 cm) and a 50-50 weight distribution between the front and rear axles.
Markets
=== Asia === China. In China, the model is marketed as the MG ES5. It is available in three trim levels: Pro, Plus and Max. It is available with 49.1 kWh (425), 62.2 kWh (515), and 64 kWh (525) powertrain options. Indonesia. The MGS5 EV was launched in Indonesia on 5 February 2026 at the 33rd Indonesia International Motor Show, with three variants: Ignite (49 kWh), Magnify (49 kWh) and Magnify Max (62 kWh). It is locally assembled at SGMW's Cikarang plant. Malaysia. The MGS5 EV was launched in Malaysia on 20 May 2025, with three variants: Com 49 kWh, Com 62 kWh and Lux 62 kWh. Local CKD assembly commenced on 10 March 2026 at contract manufacturer EPMB's assembly plant in Malacca. The local CKD assembled MGS5 EV was launched in Malaysia on 24 April 2026, in the sole Lux 62 kWh variant. The CKD model received leatherette seat upholstery (partial leather upholstery on the CBU model), a powered front passenger seat, the 62 kWh powertrain was updated to produce 151 kW (202 hp; 205 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the electric range was increased to 446 km (277 mi). In August 2026, the Com 49 kWh variant was reintroduced to the line-up as a locally assembled variant. Philippines. The MGS5 EV was launched in the Philippines on 27 August 2026, in the sole unnamed variant using the 49 kWh LFP battery pack. Singapore. The MGS5 EV was launched in Singapore on 10 April 2025, in the sole Luxury (62 kWh) variant. Thailand. The MGS5 EV was launched in Thailand on 25 March 2025, with three trim levels: D, X and V. It is available with Standard Range (50 kWh) and Long Range (64 kWh) powertrain options. The D+ trim replaced the D trim in August 2025. In January 2026, the Thai-market MGS5 EV receive several changes. The X and V trim levels was replaced with X+ and V+ trim levels
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Specifications
- name
- MGS5 EV
- Manufacturer
- MG Motor, SAIC Motor
- aka
- MG ES5 (China)
- Production
- 2024–2026 (China), 2025–present (export)
- Assembly
- China: Ningde, Fujian, Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP), Malaysia: Malacca (EPMB), Indonesia: Cikarang (SGMW Motor Indonesia)
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV (C)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
- Platform
- Modular Scalable Platform / Nebula
- Related
- MG 4X, MG4 EV (EH32), MGS6 EV, SAIC H5
- Battery
- 49.1 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP (China, Malaysia, Europe, Australia), 50 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP (Thailand), 62.2 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP (China, Thailand), 64 kWh CATL-SAIC NMC lithium-ion (Long range)
- Wheelbase
- 2730 mm
- Length
- 4476 mm
- Width
- 1849 mm
- Height
- 1621 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1685 –
- Predecessor
- MG ZS EV / EZS
- Successor
- MG 4X (China)
- sp
- uk
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q129744439CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGS5_EVCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375235021 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MG_S5_EV,_Auto_2025,_Zurich_(20251029-P1074528).jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Matti Blume · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.mgmotor.de/model/mgs5Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.