MG 5 115kW Excite EV 61kWh 5dr Auto Review
Category: Electric car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full reviewIf you’re after an electric car with a long range, enough room for a family and a high level of standard kit, the MG 5 could be the car for you. It’s also comfy, quiet at speed and has punchy acceleration. True, it doesn’t drive as nicely as a similarly priced MX-30 (although it does have a longer range) and it's not as quick as an ID.3, but then it doesn’t cost nearly as much. Go for the longer range 61.1kWh version for the added safety tech and you’ll have a car that’s got a lot going for it due to its tempting price.
The trim
See full equipmentEntry-level Excite trim is generously equipped, with keyless start, 16in alloy wheels, front and rear electric windows, cruise control, automatic lights, an 8.0in infotainment touchscreen, a DAB radio, sat-nav, four USB ports, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, air-con and an automatic electric parking brake. It's our pick of the range.
The engine
See full engine specsYou get a 154bhp electric motor in all versions of the 5, so 0-62mph takes a respectable 7.7sec, which is a couple of seconds up on the Peugeot e-208 and Renault Zoe. Go for the 61.1kWh pack over the standard 52.5kWh version and you should see a range of 250 miles according to the official WLTP combined range, compared to 214 miles.
