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Kia Niro EV vs MG5 EV
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
Selected trimSE Standard Range · 2022-24Change trim199 mi · 50.3 kWh · £30,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia Niro EV stays competitive across the board, while the MG MG5 EV leads on motorway range and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the MG5 EV if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MG MG5 EV edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Kia
4.9
MG
4.7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeMG
Kia
2.1
MG
3.3
Family
Kia
4.7
MG
5
Too close to call
Cost Per MileMG
Kia
3.5
MG
4.5
City Driving
Kia
6.4
MG
6.2
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,995 | £30,995 (better) |
| Official range | 288 miles (better) | 199 miles |
| Boot space | 475 L | 479 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 40 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec (better) | 8.3 sec |
Size Comparison
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Kia Niro EV
MG5 EV
Length
Kia Niro EV4,420mm-180mm
MG5 EV4,600mm
Width
Kia Niro EV1,825mm
MG5 EV1,818mm-7mm
Height
Kia Niro EV1,545mm
MG5 EV1,543mm-2mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,825 mm | 1,818 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,056 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,543 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 575 mm spare | 582 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 475 L | 479 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1456 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia Niro EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
MG5 EV
- At 4,600 mm, shorter than 90% of estate EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.6 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of estate EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia Niro EV 2 |  MG5 EV SE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.42m | 4.60m+180mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.82m-7mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.54m | 1.54m-2mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.72m | 2.66m-61mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 136mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 475L | 479L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1456L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,739kg | 1,562kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 64.8kWh (better) | 50.3kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 288 mi (better) | 199 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 87kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,995 | £30,995 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2022–2026 | 2022–2024 |
* Kia Niro EV: Heat pump: an option on the 3 and 4, not available on the 2.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 288 miles (better) | 199 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 194 miles (better) | 166 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 40 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 87 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | 164 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 64.8 kWh (better) | 46 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec (better) | 8.3 sec |
| Power | 150 kW (better) | 115 kW |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 280 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | fwd | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia Niro EV
2
MG5 EV
SE Standard Range
Watch the reviews
Watch selected video reviews here, or visit each model page for the full collection.
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £16,530 | £10,395 |
| Average used price | £19,500 | £11,295 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 87 listings | 143 listings (better) |
| Recent used-price trend | Down 2.5% over ~6 months | Up 8.6% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
Compare purchase price, energy, road tax and maintenance with a petrol or diesel alternative.
Calculate company-car tax
Work out monthly Benefit-in-Kind using current and future HMRC rates.
Cost per mile
Compare EV charging costs per mile with petrol and diesel using your charging options.
Check a lease quote
Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 0 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Kia Niro EV
2
Owners love
- Efficient, with owners commonly seeing 3.5-4.5 miles per kWh
- Quiet, comfortable and easy to drive, with a useful i-Pedal one-pedal mode
- A bigger boot than the e-Niro, plus a small front storage compartment
Watch out for
- Rapid charging peaks at around 80 kW, slow next to newer EVs
- Winter range falls well short of the official figure, around 220-230 miles in real use
- The heat pump was an extra-cost option, and cars without it lose more range in winter
Owner tips
- Check whether the car has the optional heat pump if you do a lot of winter driving
- Keep motorway speeds around 60-65 mph when range matters
MG5 EV
SE Standard Range
Owners love
- Practical estate body style provides significantly more usable boot space than comparable hatchbacks, with good cargo capacity for families and tradework
- Excellent value for money at under £20k with available affinity schemes and dealer discounts, offering 250+ miles of genuine real-world range
- Liquid-cooled LFP battery chemistry resists degradation better than air-cooled alternatives, with owners reporting high-mileage reliability (70k+ miles in taxi use)
Watch out for
- Significant depreciation concerns as used EV values drop rapidly; fuel savings often negated over typical 3-4 year ownership periods
- Missing active safety features and lacks NCAP crash test rating, with older models lacking automatic emergency braking
- Poor range efficiency and slower acceleration (115kW) compared to Nissan Leaf+, with only 70kW rapid charging versus Leaf+ up to 100kW
Owner tips
- Prioritize the Long Range model (61.1 kWh) for automatic emergency braking, ACC, and latest facelift improvements; verify latest software updates installed by dealer before purchase
- Use Zappi wallbox with myenergi app for scheduled charging workaround on Standard Range models, and test CCS rapid charging before buying to avoid potential negotiation failures
Buying options
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Kia Niro EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
MG5 EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia Niro EV
- £22,6412024Car360View
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
MG5 EV
- £12,8952022Drive GreenView
- £11,6952022Drive GreenView
- £14,6952023Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Niro EV worth the extra £4,000 over the MG MG5 EV?
The Kia Niro EV costs £4,000 more than the MG MG5 EV. For that premium it adds 89 miles more WLTP range and 35 kW more power. The MG MG5 EV is not just cheaper - it also offers 37 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the MG MG5 EV comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia Niro EV or the MG MG5 EV?
The MG MG5 EV is £4,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the MG MG5 EV comes out roughly £4,000 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia Niro EV and MG MG5 EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV and 166 miles for the MG MG5 EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia Niro EV goes roughly 29 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia Niro EV or the MG MG5 EV?
The two are within 7 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 582 mm of total clearance for the MG MG5 EV and about 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia Niro EV or the MG MG5 EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia Niro EV and 90% for the MG MG5 EV. That gives the MG MG5 EV a modest edge in retained real-world range. The MG MG5 EV's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia Niro EV's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 7-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .