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MG5 EV

Estate2022-2024Discontinued

MG5 EV SE Standard Range

The MG5 EV SE Standard Range is among the more affordable estates in this comparison. Its motorway range of around 166 miles is below most rivals in the figures shown here, so check charging access for longer journeys.

By eight years on the road it should still hold about 90% of its battery health, roughly 216 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you're buying used. What owners say: Practical estate body style provides significantly more usable boot space than comparable hatchbacks, with good cargo capacity for families and tradework. Significant depreciation concerns as used EV values drop rapidly; fuel savings often negated over typical 3-4 year ownership periods.

Used from

£10,395

£11,295 avg

New MSRP was £30,995 (discontinued 2024)

Range

199 mi

Battery

50.3kWh

Charge

87kW

MG5 EV

Specifications

Dimensions

Length4.60m (4600mm)
Width1.82m (1818mm)
Width (inc. mirrors)2.06m (2056mm)
Height1.54m (1543mm)
Wheelbase2.66m (2659mm)
Ground Clearance136mm

Data notes

Methodology

Distinctive measurements from verified UK catalogue data.

  • 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.

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

3.9
/10 avg
City driving
Good6.2
Family friendly
Average5
Value for money
Average4.7
Running costs
Average4.5

Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works

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What the Critics Say

7.0/10

1 review

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What Owners Say

Positive

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
  • Calculate total cost of ownership over 7+ years including depreciation and battery degradation; most economical with home charging and 15,000+ annual miles

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Used MG5 EV SE Standard Range Listings

£12,895

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£11,695

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£14,695

(2023)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,695

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£14,495

(2023)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,695

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£14,495

(2023)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,695

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£14,495

(2023)

via drive-green.co.uk

£14,495

(2023)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,895

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,895

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,895

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,895

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,395

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,895

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,395

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,395

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,995

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

£10,395

(2022)

via drive-green.co.uk

Listings are from independent dealers' own websites. We have no commercial relationship with them.

Size Overview

MG5 EV
4.60m
1.54m

Length

4.60m

Width

1.82m

Height

1.54m

Size category: Family Car

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

93.4%
est. battery health
5 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Excellent
50%100%
Summer range
158 mi
254 km · WLTP 199 mi
Winter range
117 mi
188 km · WLTP 199 mi
Est. useable capacity43 kWh/ 46 kWh new
Battery warranty~2 yrs remaining0
High confidence

LFP chemistry - excellent longevity, safe to charge to 100%

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery - safe to charge to 100%

Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the MG5 EV SE Standard Range is estimated to retain around 95.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 161 miles in summer and 119 miles in winter. After 5 years, the MG5 EV SE Standard Range is estimated to retain around 93.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 158 miles in summer and 117 miles in winter. After 8 years, the MG5 EV SE Standard Range is estimated to retain around 90.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 153 miles in summer and 113 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 7-year warranty, whichever comes first. This car uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. LFP batteries can safely be charged to 100% without accelerating degradation.

Estimates based on battery chemistry, age, and real-world driving data. Actual results vary with charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.

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This model is discontinued. No active lease deals available.

Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£30,995
Basic (20%)£21/mo
Higher (40%)£41/mo
Additional (45%)£46/mo

Used prices by year

Asking prices seen at UK independent EV dealers in the last 8 weeks

MG5 EV used asking prices by model year
YearMedianRangeListings
2024£14,490£14,490 to £14,4902
2023£14,695£14,199 to £14,9953
2022£11,795£10,395 to £13,3959

Years with fewer than 2 listings in that time are left out.

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