MG S5 SUV — Quick Review - CleanTechnica

The MG S5 is MG’s latest electric SUV offering in the Australian market, positioned as a comfortable family vehicle with ample space and practical features. Built on the same platform as the MG4, the S5 offers a driving experience that is less sporty but more suited to an SUV’s role, improving significantly over the MG ZS EV it replaces. It comes with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries available in 49 kWh and 62 kWh capacities, delivering ranges of approximately 410 km and 515 km respectively. The vehicle supports fast charging from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes and includes Vehicle to Load (V2L) functionality as standard. Early adopters, many of whom are first-time EV owners, report overall satisfaction with the MG S5, praising its quiet ride, spaciousness, driver assistance systems, and comfort features such as heated seats and steering wheel. However, some issues have been noted, including connectivity glitches, inconsistent servicing advice, and