MG launches new all-electric estate and plug-in SUV

MG has launched two new models as part of the expansion of its electrified range, with an all-electric estate car and a plug-in hybrid SUV.

The budget British/Chinese brand already offers the ZS as an all-electric SUV and that has now been joined by a second EV, the MG5 EV.

The MG5 is a brand-new model which MG claims is unique in offering an electric drivetrain in a traditional C-segment estate body style. Boot space is 464 litres with the rear seats in place, extending to 1,456 litres with the rear seats folded.

Powered by a single 115kW (154bhp) electric motor, the MG5 offers up to 214 miles of range from a 52.2kWh battery, with a 0-60mph time of around eight seconds. Using CCS rapid charging, the MG5 will go from zero to 80 per cent charge in around 50 minutes, while a standard home charger will take around eight hours to fully charge the battery.

On sale now priced from £24,495 after the plug-in car grant, the MG5 comes with 16-inch alloys, remote entry with push-button start, air conditioning, an eight-inch colour touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control and rear parking sensors.

A £2,000 step up to the Exclusive version adds “leather-style” upholstery with heated front seats, silver roof rails, electrically adjustable folding heated mirrors, smart keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers and satellite navigation.