New MG S6 EV to arrive this year with 329-mile range for £38k
MG’s newest model will take on the likes of the Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y when it arrives this year...
On sale Late 2025 Price from £37,995
Much like the iPhone 4, we received our first look at the MG S6 EV when we weren’t supposed to. Indeed, the iPhone 4 caused a huge disruption to the tech industry after an Apple employee left a prototype in a bar in California – and while the MG S6 EV didn’t cause quite as much of a stir when it was unexpectedly unveiled after its safety testing, this new electric SUV will aim to have a big impact on the car industry with its full reveal.
The new S5 EV will be powered by a single 77kWh battery, which will offer a maximum official range of 329 miles in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) form. That’s not quite as far as the Kia EV6 or Skoda Enyaq, but it’s around the same as what the most efficient Nissan Ariya offers.
In single-motor form, the S6 EV will produce 241bhp, allowing it to complete a 0-62mph sprint in 7.3sec. That means it would officially win in a race against the entry-level Enyaq and rear-wheel drive versions of the Ariya.
If you want even more speed, there’s also a four-wheel-drive (AWD) variant available, with a punchy 357bhp and an official 0-62mph time of 5.1sec. You do have to compromise on range, though, since the AWD version can officially manage 28 miles less than RWD versions. For reference, the Tesla Model Y is a class leader here, offering 391 miles in AWD form. In fact, most four-wheel-drive rivals offer more range than the S6 EV.
Every version of the S6 EV is capable of charging at speeds of up to 144kW, meaning a 10-80% top-up should take 38 minutes. That’s not the fastest we’ve seen – for reference, the same charge officially takes 18 minutes in the EV6, which can accept well over 200kW. Still, the S6 EV can accept faster speeds than the Ariya.
Inside, the S6 EV gets the same treatment as its smaller S5 sibling, with a 12.8in infotainment touchscreen and a 10.3in digital driver’s display. There are also physical buttons and dials for climate control and stereo. We found the system in the S5 to have sharp graphics and a logical layout, though it wasn’t quite as responsive as rivals from Renault and Skoda.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard, while top-spec models feature a wireless phone charger and access to apps like YouTube, Spotify and Amazon Music.
With 674 litres of boot space, the S6 EV will be one of the most practical models in its class. Indeed, it trumps the EV6, Enyaq and Ariya – but the Model Y’s 854 litres is hard to beat. There’s also a 124-litre ‘frunk’ under the bonnet that should be ideal for storing charging cables.
The S6 EV’s unexpected unveiling after its Euro NCAP safety testing revealed that it achieved a five-star rating, scoring 92% for adult occupant protection and 84% for child occupant protection.
Two trim levels will be available: SE and Trophy. Full specifications have yet to be revealed, but we know that entry-level SE trim comes with 19in alloy wheels, heated front seats, and automatic emergency braking (AEB).
Stepping up to Trophy trim gets you 20in wheels, a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging and an 11-speaker audio system.
The new MG S6 EV will arrive at the end of this year. Prices for the entry-level SE Long Range model start at £37,995, undercutting the Kia EV6, Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y. The Nissan Ariya is slightly cheaper – but only by a few hundred pounds.
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