In terms of size, the MG ES5 is longer, wider and lower than the ZS EV it will replace. In fact, at 4,476mm from nose to tail, it’s also about 120mm longer than the latest Kona Electric, and its wheelbase of 2,730mm is 70mm longer, too.
While certain technical details have yet to be announced, considering that the ES5 sits on the same Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) as the MG4, it could therefore be offered with the same wide selection of battery/motor combinations as its sibling.
If so, the base model will use a 51kWh battery and offer a range of just over 200 miles, while the longest-range version will deliver more than 300 miles thanks to a 77kWh powerpack.
So far, MG has only said the ES5 is rear-wheel drive, like most versions of the MG4, which produce between 168bhp and 242bhp depending on the exact model. But we know this platform can accommodate a dual-motor powertrain as we’ve seen in the MG4 XPower, so there’s potential for an all-wheel-drive version as well.
The European version of the MG ES5, whatever it’s eventually called, is set to be revealed in early 2025, so pricing won’t be confirmed for some time. However, MG UK product boss David Allison revealed to Auto Express earlier this year that he’s hoping to be able to launch with a sub-£30,000 starting point.
