The MG MGS5 Essence 49 combines the smaller, standard-range battery with a higher level of equipment and comfort features. It is for customers who do not need the longest range but still desire amenities like heated seats and advanced driver aids in their practical electric wagon.
MG MGS5 Essence 49
Price: $42,990
FBT Exempt
Available since 2025
Variants
The MG MGS5 Essence 49 combines the smaller, standard-range battery with a higher level of equipment and comfort features. It is for customers who do not need the longest range but still desire amenities like heated seats and advanced driver aids in their practical electric wagon.
The MG MGS5 Essence 49 combines the smaller, standard-range battery with a higher level of equipment and comfort features. It is for customers who do not need the longest range but still desire amenities like heated seats and advanced driver aids in their practical electric wagon.
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Key EV Specs
49kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
330 km
Range (WLTP)
143 Wh/km
Efficiency
8.2 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
6.6 kW AC / 120 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Battery and Charging
| Battery size (capacity) | 49 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 47.1 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 6.6 kW |
| Charge Speed | 42 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 12 mins |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
| Max Power Output | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Max Power Output | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output | 3.3 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Range | Consumption | |
|---|---|---|
| NEDC (Combined) | - | - |
| WLTP (Combined) | 330 km | 143 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined) * | 297 km | 159 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City) * | 355 km | 133 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway) * | 264 km | 178 Wh/km |
Performance
8.2 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
170 km/h
Top speed
125 kW
Power
250 Nm
Torque
Rear
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4476mm x 1849mm x 1621mm |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 164 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1680 kg |
| Body Style | Wagon |
| Turning Circle | 10.5 m |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 453 L / 1441 L |
| Frunk Capacity | - |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/breaked) | 750 kg / 750 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Platform | - |
| Segment | Medium SUV |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4476mm x 1849mm x 1621mm |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 164 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1680 kg |
| Body Style | Wagon |
| Turning Circle | 10.5 m |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 453 L / 1441 L |
| Frunk Capacity | - |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/breaked) | 750 kg / 750 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Platform | - |
| Segment | Medium SUV |
Compare Variants
| Excite 49 | Essence 49 | Excite 62 | Essence 62 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,990 | $42,990 | $44,990 | $47,990 |
| Battery Size (useable) | 47.1 kWh | 47.1 kWh | 62.1 kWh | 62.1 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 340 km | 330 km | 430 km | 425 km |
| Efficiency (WLTP) | 139 Wh/km | 143 Wh/km | 144 Wh/km | 146 Wh/km |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/hr) | 8 s | 8.2 s | 8.2 s | 8.6 s |
| Power | 125 kW | 125 kW | 125 kW | 125 kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
10 years / 250,000 km
Battery warranty
10 years / 250,000 km
Regular service intervals
12 months / 20,000 km