UPDATE [30 April 2025]
MG Australia has now confirmed pricing for its new S5, with the compact electric SUV undercutting key rivals such as the BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3.
The MG S5 is priced from $40,490 drive-away, starting just $500 above the regular cost of the base ZS EV it replaces.
A BYD Atto 3 costs from about $42,400 drive-away, the EV3 starts closer to $50K ($48,990 drive-away), while the Hyundai Kona Electric looks comparatively expensive priced from about $59,150 drive-away.
S5 pricing increases to $42,990 drive-away for the higher-spec Essence with same 49kWh battery, with the most affordable 62kWh battery S5 costing from $44,990 in Excite guise or from $47,990 for the extra-features Essence.
Full details for each MG S5 variant follow from our original mid-April news story…
The MG S5 will bring bigger dimensions and increased range for smaller-battery variants as it prepares to take over from the ZS EV in May.
MG’s S5 electric small SUV moves closer to 4.5 metres in length to extend beyond the 4.3-odd metres of the Hyundai Kona Electric and new Kia EV3, and just ahead of the BYD Atto 3.
Overseas model shown
Two battery sizes will be offered across two trim grades: Excite and Essence.
The smaller, 49kWh battery provides up to 340km of WLTP range in the Excite or up to 335km in the Essence. WLTP ranges increase to 430km and 425km, respectively, for Excite and Essence versions of the 62kWh battery.
While the smaller battery improves on the 320km WLTP of the outgoing ZS EV with 51kWh battery, the 62kWh models offer slightly less range than the 73kWh ZS EV.
Overseas model shown
All models feature a 125kW/250Nm front electric motor – the same outputs as the base MG4 electric hatch with which it shares its platform.
The S5’s performance spectrum goes against the norm, with the cheapest – and lightest – model offering the fastest acceleration: 0-100km/h in a claimed 8.0 seconds. Mid-range models share 8.2 seconds, while the top-spec 62kWh Essence (the heaviest variant) is slowest with 8.6 seconds.
Overseas model shown
Key features for the two trim grades are as follows:
Excite
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry
- Cloth seats
- 12.8-inch infotainment system
- 10.25-inch digital driver cluster
- Wireless smartphone integration
- Navigation
- Driving modes
Overseas model shown
Essence (over Excite)
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Auto tailgate
- PVC seats with cloth inserts
- Electric front seats with heating
- Leather steering wheel (plastic for Excite)
- Surround-view camera
- Auto wipers
- Wireless phone charging
- Electric folding mirrors
- Rear privacy glass
- Alternative interior trim (‘Light’ instead of ‘Dark’)
The S5’s boot space is quoted at 453 litres – a big increase over the 359 litres offered by the ZS EV. This expands to 1441L with the rear seatbacks folded.
Overseas model shown
MG S5 Pricing
S5 Excite 49kWh – $40,490 drive-away
S5 Essence 49kWh – $42,990 drive-away
S5 Excite 62kWh – $44,990 drive-away
S5 Essence 62kWh – $47,990 drive-away