The MG5 EV has much in common with its MG stable-mate – the ZS EV – but has a larger battery for a longer range. With more than 200 miles available on a charge, the MG5 EV is rapid charge capable.
There is one configuration available:
The official WLTP driving range for the MG5 EV is 214 miles on a charge, which is aided by three brake energy recuperation levels and three driving modes.
In real-world driving, the model tested saw a calculated average range on a charge of 207 miles, which is very close to the official figure. That’s over a mixture of roads and routes, but even a faster stint for more than 160 miles with mainly motorway or fast A-roads still saw the MG5 EV achieve more than 190 miles on a charge.
There are three brake energy recuperation levels available, accessed via a rocker switch on the centre console. It’s easy to switch between them, but perhaps a bit more space between the three braking strengths would see the MG5 EV be more efficient still. Level 3 will provide heavy braking, but not enough to bring the car to a stop, whilst 1 could coast more, but on the whole the system works very well.
Charging is possible at up to 7 kW AC and 50 kW DC, thanks to a Type 2 CCS inlet found at the front of the car behind the MG logo. Charging times are around 8.5 hours for a full charge on a 7 kW unit, and about 50 minutes for a charge to 80% in a 50+ kW rapid charger.
