MG MGS5 EV
MG MGS5 EV was built from 2024 to 2026, as a 5-door SUV. Electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous. Battery: 49.1 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP (China, Malaysia, Europe, Australia); 50 kWh CATL-SAIC L…. Layout: Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive. Size: 4,476 x 1,849 x 1,621 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1685 – 1740 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The MGS5 EV or MG ES5 in China is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque since 2024. It was introduced outside China in regions such as Europe and Thailand since March 2025 as the MGS5 EV.
Design
The exterior of the vehicle adopts the brand's design philosophy. It features split headlights with an air intake, a split air intake on the grille, conventional grab door handles, silver roof rails, and the rear taillight bar mimics the front lights.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other SUV / crossover models in this database (179 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 334 mm below the median of 4,810 mm, and shorter than 84% of the 164 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 81 mm below the median of 1,930 mm, and narrower than 88% of the 178 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 69 mm below the median of 1,690 mm, and lower than 87% of the 165 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 140 mm below the median of 2,870 mm, and shorter than 82% of the 177 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
- Drivers with home or workplace charging and mostly predictable daily distances.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
More from MG · all MG models
- 07 · 2026 - present
- 4X · 2026-present
- MG4 EV (Second generation) · 2025 - present
- MGS6 EV · 2025-present
- HS (Second generation) · 2024-present
- MG3 (Third generation) · 2024-present
Can I import a MG MGS5 EV from Japan?
By production year alone, MG MGS5 EV is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2049); Canada (2039); United Kingdom (2034); Australia (2049). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the MG MGS5 EV?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous; battery: 49.1 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP (China, Malaysia, Europe, Australia); 50 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP (Thailand); 62.2 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP (China, Thailand); 64 kWh CATL-SAIC NMC lithium-ion (Long range).
How big is the MG MGS5 EV?
4,476 mm long and 1,849 mm wide and 1,621 mm tall, on a 2,730 mm wheelbase (5-door SUV). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
- Complete guide · 12 minHow to Import a Chinese EV: Duties by Country, Right-Hand Drive and Range (2026)A sourced guide to importing a Chinese EV: the three export channels, China's 2026 export rules, duties in the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Turkey as of 22 October 2026, right-hand-drive availability and how to read a CLTC range.
- General import guide · 9 minHow Much Does It Cost to Import a Car from Japan? (2026)Shipping is only part of it. The real cost of importing a car from Japan stacks purchase, freight, duty, fees, and US-side costs. Here's the full breakdown for 2026, with a worked example.
- General import guide · 9 minThe 25-Year Import Rule, Explained (2026)The 25-year rule is the single most important law in car importing — and the most misunderstood. Here's how it actually works, by month of manufacture, with the EPA and NHTSA thresholds untangled.
- General import guide · 8 min7 Common Car Import Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)Most import horror stories come down to a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here are the seven that cost first-time importers the most money and stress — and exactly how to avoid each one.
- General import guide · 8 minHow to Check a Used Car's History Before ImportingA clean photo and a low mileage number prove nothing on their own. Here's how to verify a Japanese car's real history — mileage, accidents, grade — before you commit a single yen.
- General import guide · 7 minContainer vs RoRo Shipping: Which to ChooseRoRo is cheaper; container is safer. The choice between the two main ways to ship a car from Japan comes down to your car's value and what you're willing to risk. Here's how to decide.