MG S5 EV 2025: In the constantly alternating e-vehicle eco-system, MG Motors have done it yet again. This time around, it’s the 2025 MG S5 EV.
Expanding on the success of its predecessors, the newcomers is set to rival what consumers can expect from an affordable electric SUV.
With competitive rates, a cool technology package and a much better counters-offer than potential competitors such as the MG Atto 3, the S5 EV can potentially gain the attention of those looking for an electric ride.
Let’s plunge into what helps this car shine brightly in the thickening sea of competitors.
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2 Keeping It Real: The Art Of The Affordable And Fabulous
Arguably the best thing about the 2025 MG S5 EV is its price. It starts at just north of $35,000 before incentives, which positions the S5 as one of the most affordable electric SUVs in its class.
It’s a more pose-y approach to pricing that maintains MG’s long established value-packed modus operandi –indeed, it’s hard not to beat price-wise – but what’s impressive here is how little it seems that the company has had to compromise in order to get to this price.
It’s exterior is a blend of modern styling and logical utility. The S5 excites at first glance with a body enhanced with sleek and sharp workouts, stylish dynamic blinker LED headlights, and aerodynamic styling that makes it more efficient.
The S5 comes in 8 color choices, with standouts like Cosmic Blue and Electric Orange, to offer some personalization against the sea of other students’ devices toting the same price tag.
On the inside, the cabin impresses with materials and build quality that feels a cut above. The very clean and minimalist dashboard is dominated by a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment screen paired with a10-inch digital instrument cluster.
Most of the surfaces occupants will be touching are covered with a soft-touch material and the the overall impression is raised by little bits of thoughtful design such as ambient lighting and contrasting stitching.
Excessive TechnologyFor better or worse
Where the MG S5 EV stands out most is its tech. That aforementioned 12.3-inch infotainment system is joined by wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but it’s the incorporation of MG’s latest iSMART connectivity suite as standard which really shines.
This complete package features smartphone remote vehicle control, over-the-air updates, smart navigation with charging station details and voice functionality deeper than you might expect.
The S5 also features MG’s new augmented reality head-up display on higher-spec models, which beams key information into the driver’s line of sight on the windscreen, cutting down on distractions.
This is a feature you would associate with vehicles from twice the price, class-leading in its own right, demonstrating MG’s commitment to make technology more accessible.
It’s also focused on safety too, with the full MG Pilot suite of features standardised on all trims.
That includes adaptive cruise control with full stop/go capability, autonomous emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian warning, lane-keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert.
The higher-level models have a 360-degree camera system and automatic parking assistance, which continues to erase the line between mainstream and luxury vehicles.
Performance and Range: Practical Without Compromise
The 2025 S5 EV comes in two powertrain configurations. The standard model features a single motor producing 177 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, driving the front wheels and delivering a 0-60 mph time of around 7.5 seconds.
The more potent dual-motor variant adds an additional motor to the rear axle, boosting combined output to 268 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a notably quicker 5.8-second sprint to 60 mph.
Battery options include a 58 kWh pack for the entry-level model, providing an estimated range of 250 miles on a single charge, and a 72 kWh pack for extended-range variants, pushing that figure to approximately 310 miles.
These numbers position the S5 favorably against competitors that often struggle to cross the 250-mile threshold without venturing into much higher price brackets.
Charging capabilities are equally impressive, with the S5 supporting DC fast charging at rates up to 150 kW, allowing for a 10-80% charge in approximately 30 minutes under optimal conditions.
Home charging via an 11 kW onboard charger takes around 6-7 hours for a complete charge, making overnight replenishment effortless for most owners.
Driving Dynamics: Comfort-Oriented With Some Surprising Agility
On road, the S5 EV makes it’s all about cosseting comfort – a characteristic that suits its role as a daily-operational family bus perfectly.
The suspension is nicely tuned to soak up imperfections in the road without being too soft, and noise insulation is quite good for this segment, with little wind or road feel in the cabin.
The steering is light but direct, making the S5 easy to shuffle around city streets despite its voluptuous size.
It’s not overtly sporty, but composure shines through corners, thanks to the vehicle’s low center of gravity, which is achieved by putting the battery pack beneath the floor.
The dual-motor model takes things up a notch in the fun-to-drive department, thanks to not only the added responsiveness and flatter handling, but also the switch to neutral from understeer on turn-in.
For those who’ve yet to experience the joys of one-pedal driving, the choice of three levels of regenerative braking means a drive mode that gets pretty close to religious experience in most driving situations, and one that quickly becomes second nature while also helping enhance the car’s stop-and-go traffic efficiency.
Practicality: SpaceThe creature comfort of space.
The practicality stakes are won by S5 with plenty of rear-seat legroom for five adults. There’s plenty of leg and headroom in the back seats, and the flat floor (a perk of the purpose-built EV platform) helps contribute to the open feeling.
There are plenty of storage bins, cubbies and trays spread throughout the cabin for everyday items.
There’s 19.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, with the rear seats folded, that space increases to 54.3-cubic feet – making the S5 one of the most reasonable options in its segment.
There’s also a tiny frunk (front trunk) that adds an extra 1.2 cubic feet of space for charging cables, or what have you.
MG S5 EV vs Atto 3 A Huge Step Forward
Go head-to-head with MG’s own Atto 3, and the S5 EV is a clear step forward in almost every respect.
The Atto 3 has been an effective entrant in MG’s electric lineup but the S5 improves on the experience with better range (310 miles compared to the Atto 3’s 250 miles in like-for-like specs), more advanced technology, and more polished driving dynamics.
The S5 has the better infotainment system and higher-quality interior in terms of materials and execution compared to the Atto 3. S5 again wins in performance numbers, especially in the dual-motor setup not offered by the Atto 3.
Considering those benefits, the price hike from the S5 over the Atto 3 is quite modest — start with a $3,000-$4,000 sticker delta depending on spec — thus we suspect it won’t break a sweat justifying itself to cross-shopping customers considering both offerings.
The case just gets that much better when you consider the improved resale values and lower depreciation estimates of the S5.
Ownership Experience: Getting Comfortable with Electrification
MG’s warranty package should continue to help customers with potential EV concerns. The S5 is accompanied by an 8 year/100,000 mile warranty on the battery and electric drive parts, and a 5-year/60,000 mile general vehicle warranty.
That coverage is above what many competitors offer and should help provide peace of mind to new EV buyers.
Through the MG charging network partnership programme, owners will be able to enjoy special rates at thousands of public charging stations, while the MG Home Charge Package enables eligible owners to have a charging point installed at their home for a competitive price.
Setting new Standards for an Affordable EV
The MG S5 EV 2025 will be a game-changer in making electric mobility affordable to a larger number of people.
It’s a car that has much to have in its favor, then; an EV that offers a decent balance of range, technology and real-world utility, and which will still, importantly, be within reach of mainstream buyers.
For anyone comparing the Atto 3 to other slightly less expensive competitors, the S5 makes a solid argument for expanding your wallet a bit to see improvements all around.
It’s not just an evolution, but a public demonstration of just how rapidly electric vehicle technology is improving and becoming something real-world consumers can get.
While many of the new kids on the block are, indeed, enterprising and well-funded companies with their own armies of engineers, the arrival of the MG S5 EV (among others), is a timely reminder of the power of value at time when established carmakers, both foreign and domestic, are making new moves in the EV space.
In getting the basics right and adding considerate touches, MG has come up with an electric SUV that anyone looking to choose electric without bankrupting themselves needs to take a serious look at.
