2025 MG S5 EV: Australian details uncovered for BYD Atto 3 rival

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The MG S5 EV is arriving soon as a replacement for the

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, and government documents show there could be a wide range of variants on offer.

The new electric SUV, based on the same platform as the

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, is due in Australia during the second quarter (April to June inclusive) of 2025.

It could be one of several vehicles MG will

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, and is one of a bevy of new vehicles the brand plans to launch in Australia this year as it plots a path to becoming a top-three brand

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The approval documents show the single-motor, rear-wheel drive S5 EV, which unlike its predecessor rides a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform, will be offered with a range of batteries.

There are 49kWh and 62kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are paired with a 125kW electric motor.

A 64kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NCM) battery is also available, paired with a 170kW electric motor.

According to the documents, each battery option is available with a choice of two different trim levels, and there’s a choice of 17- or 18-inch wheels.

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It’s worth noting government approval documents may list variants that don’t end up being offered.

While WLTP range figures aren’t yet available, in China the 49kWh battery offers a claimed range of 425km on the more lenient CLTC cycle.

The 62kWh battery offers a claimed range of 515km or 525km, depending on the variant.

All models have vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing you to power external appliances.

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The S5 EV measures 4476mm long, 1849mm wide and 1621mm-1626mm tall on a 2730mm wheelbase. That makes it 21mm longer than a

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on a 10mm longer wheelbase.

According to local documents, tare mass is between 1635kg and 1725kg, depending on the variant.

In China, the S5 EV – known there as the ES5 – can be had with features such as a power tailgate, a panoramic sunroof with a sunshade, as well as heated, ventilated and power-adjustable front seats.

All models come standard with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

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Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit warning.

The S5 EV arrives after the

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launched late last year, with a hybrid powertrain replacing the previously available electric powertrain and therefore giving the new S5 EV some breathing room.

MG had Australia’s third best-selling EV last year with the MG 4 hatchback, with 6934 examples sold.

The S5 EV will take aim at not only the BYD Atto 3, which was Australia’s fifth best-selling EV last year, but also the likes of the

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