MG 5 review

If you’re in the market for an electric car, we suspect that saving a few quid will be of interest to you. After all, even the most environmentally conscious of you will no doubt be looking forward to a bit more cash in your pockets. With that in mind, let us introduce the MG 5, an electric family estate that combines a decent range with an attractive price.

Unlike some rivals that offer a bewildering array of motors, batteries and trim levels to pick from, MG makes things nice and simple. There’s one motor and battery combo, a pair of well-stocked trim levels and no optional extras to worry about, either. In other words, the toughest choice will be picking the colour.

You certainly get a lot for your money; despite costing less than a short-range Nissan Leaf or the smaller Renault Zoe, the 5 has a 214 mile WLTP range and is bigger inside than both. Indeed, it could be a perfectly viable first step into electric car ownership for those used to a Ford Focus, Kia Ceed or Volkswagen Golf Estate. The 5 will certainly save you a packet on company car tax compared to petrol, diesel and even plug-in hybrid alternatives.

So, is the MG 5 too good to be true, or could it slot perfectly into your life at a pocket-friendly price? Over the next few pages we’ll let you know how it behaves on the road, investigate the interior and let you know how costly it is. And don’t forget about out our New Car Buying Service; you’ll find big savings on a huge range of new cars without leaving your armchair.