MG 5 Long Range 61 kWh electric FWD automatic

Our verdict

The historic English brand MG has hit the road towards full powertrain electrification with its owner SAIC – Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. Tested here is the MG 5 – a station wagon with a maximum power of 115 kW and a declared installed battery capacity of 61 kWh. The mass of the empty car is relatively low at 1,560 kg. The measured test consumption values are in the expected range for this type of vehicle – around 18‑19 kW/100 km in the standard laboratory tests and 27 kWh/100 km in the Highway Test. Worth noting is the significantly increased energy demand in the Cold Ambient Test at -7°C. The number of 33.1 kWh/100 km highlights the importance of an efficient heating concept for EVs, but it shouldn't be overlooked that the MG 5's cabin was quickly heated up to provide the requested level of 23°C. With 56.5 kWh, the measured usable battery capacity matches closely the declared figure of 57.4 kWh. During the battery capacity test, the vehicle was charged with 11 kW charging power and the determined grid-to-battery-output efficiency impressed with 92% – a value which helps to reduce the overall consumption of the car and save costs to the consumer. Overall, the MG 5 finishes with an Average Score of 95% and 5 Green Stars and stands its ground among other Chinese electric vehicles tested by Green NCAP.