MG S5 EV 125kW SE EV 49kWh 5dr Auto Review
Category: Electric car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full MG S5 EV reviewThe MG S5 EV is a significant step forward over its predecessor in almost every area, but the range-topping Long Range Trophy we’ve driven doesn’t deliver the same mind-blowing value we’ve come to associate with the brand. Instead, we suspect the entry-level Standard Range SE will be the smarter buy if outright range isn’t a priority. For less than the price of a Jeep Avenger Electric, you’re getting a car that’s closer in size to a Skoda Elroq, well-equipped, neatly finished inside and backed by a seven-year warranty.
The trim
See full equipmentSE is our favourite trim because it gets you a decent amount of kit for a reasonable price. We’re talking 17in alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, climate control with rear vents, a faux leather wrapped steering wheel, and vehicle-to-load charging (V2L).
The engine
See full engine specsThe Standard Range gets a 47.1kWh (usable) battery, a 168bhp electric motor on the rear axle, and a 0-62mph time of 8.0 seconds. That’s respectable rather than rapid.
