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MG5 EV 115kW SE EV Long Range 61kWh 5dr Auto Review

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All MG5 EVs get an electric motor with 154bhp and a 57kWh (usable) battery pack that’s good for an official WLTP combined range of 250 miles – but expect more like 200 miles in real-world driving conditions. Performance is punchy compared to rivals and the range is pretty decent.

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MG has a long heritage in the UK, and while these days it is owned by Chinese firm SAIC, it is slowly but surely beefing up its model range.

Kicking things off is the MG 3, a rival for affordable hatchbacks such as the Dacia Sandero and Skoda Fabia. Then there’s the ZS small SUV, which faces off against the likes of the Renault Captur and Seat Arona. And at the top of the range is the GS, which goes up against Dacia’s Duster and the Ssangyong Tivoli.

While any future MG products are likely to be introduced in China before coming to the UK, design work is still undertaken in the UK. MG’s design studio is based at Longbridge, where the brand made its name with models such as the MGB GT.

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Entry-level SE trim is generously equipped, with keyless start and keyless entry, air-con, 16in alloy wheels, front and rear electric windows, silver-coloured roof rails, adaptive cruise control, automatic lights and an automatic electric parking brake. This is the cheapest and most recommendable trim.

115kW SE EV Long Range 61kWh 5dr Auto

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Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)

Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down

Electric parking brake with auto hold function

iSmart user app (includes vehicle status, charging management, WiFi)

Body colour electric heated/adjust/manual fold mirrors

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If you’re after an electric car with a decent range, enough room for a family, a high level of standard kit and a low price, this could be the model for you. It’s also comfy and has punchy acceleration, and while other rivals may be more refined and luxurious inside most of them cost a lot more money.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test </li> <li>Quick charging times and compatibility with the most ubiquitous types of public charging points </li> <li>Priced to be within the grasp of more than just the privileged few </li> <li>As with any car, ride comfort, practicality and ownership costs can’t be ignored</li></ul>

We define an electric car as one that runs purely on battery power and has no tailpipe to puff out nasty chemicals.

The best of the breed offer sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test cycle.

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