MG MG5 EV 2020

Starting price: €30,000

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Usable battery
48.8 kWh
Nominal battery
52.5 kWh
Drive
FWD
Real range (combined)
243 km
AC charging
6.6 kW
DC fast charging
80 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

MG MG5 EV 2020 works best as a FWD electric wagon for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 310-344 km official, but also about 243 km mixed and 194 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 8 h 24 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 34 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats and 464-1456 L cargo. The top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit

City drivingShort commuteHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatThe top WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 310-344 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 243 km
Cold highway estimate: 194 km
Mixed vs top official: -101 km / -29%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 8 h 24 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 34 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 171 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 5
Cargo: 464-1456 L
Battery warranty: No Data

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Partial
Estimate basis: WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Safety rating, Battery warranty

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	298 km
City - Cold Weather	202 km
Highway - Mild Weather	239 km
Highway - Cold Weather	194 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	52.5 kWh
Usable Capacity	48.8 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	No Data
Cathode Material	No Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Front Center
Charge Power	6.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	8 h 24 min
Charge Speed (mild)	30 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	20 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Front Center
Charge Power (max)	80 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	60 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	34 min
Charge Speed (mild)	330 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	250 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 25m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	24h 5m	11 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	15h	18 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	6.6 kW	8h 25m	32 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	6.6 kW	8h 25m	32 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	6.6 kW	8h 25m	32 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~34 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector	50 kW avg.	41 min	272 km/h	—
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector	60 kW avg.	34 min	326 km/h	Vehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Performance

Acceleration	7.7 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	185 km/h
Total Power	115 kW (156 PS)
Total Torque	260 Nm
WLTP Consumption (combined)	17.9 kWh/100 km
Drive	FWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	243 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	19.9 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range	344 km
Rated Consumption	17.5 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	310 km
Rated Consumption	18.4 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	No Data
Adult Occupant	No Data
Child Occupant	No Data
Rating Year	No Data
Vulnerable Road Users	No Data
Safety Assist	No Data

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4544 mm
Width	1818 mm
Width with Mirrors	2059 mm
Height	1513 mm
Wheelbase	2665 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1607 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1974 kg
Max. Payload	442 kg
Cargo Volume	464 L
Cargo Volume Max	1456 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	35 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	0 kg

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Miscellaneous

Price	€30,000
Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	11.3 m
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data
Car Body	Wagon
Roof Rails	Yes
Heat Pump	No Data
HP Standard Equipment	No Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.