MG MGS5 Essence 49 specs and price
Available 2025 - CurrentFBT exempt
The MG MGS5 Essence 49 is a rear-drive small SUV priced from $42,990 RRP, with a 49kWh LFP battery and 330km of WLTP range (an estimated 310km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$42,990RRP before on-road costs
- 330 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 49 kWh
- Battery
- 120 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 8.2 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Key Specs
- Price: The MG MGS5 Essence 49 costs $42,990 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 330km WLTP, or an estimated 310km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 49kWh LFP (47.1kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 120kW DC (10-80% in 27 minutes) and 6.6kW AC (0-100% in 8 hrs 12 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds.
- Ground clearance: 164mm.
- Towing: 750kg braked, 750kg unbraked.
- Weight: 1,680kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 453L, or 1,441L with the seats folded.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: Supports V2L at 3.3kW; V2H no; V2G no.
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About the MGS5
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.
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 49 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 47.1 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 6.6 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 8 hrs 12 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 120 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 73 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 27 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $16 (47.1kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output (V2L) | 3.3 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 330 km | 143 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 310 km | 152 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 339 km | 139 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 257 km | 183 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $5.02 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $16 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
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 (LxWxH) | 4476mm x 1849mm x 1621mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 164 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,680 kg |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Turning Circle | 10.5 m |
|---|---|
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 453 L / 1,441 L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/braked) | 750 kg / 750 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Segment | Small SUV |
Compare MGS5 variants
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excite 49 | $40,990 | 340 km | 49 kWh | 8 s | Rear |
| Essence 49This page | $42,990 | 330 km | 49 kWh | 8.2 s | Rear |
| Excite 62 | $44,990 | 430 km | 62 kWh | 8.2 s | Rear |
| Essence 62 | $47,990 | 425 km | 62 kWh | 8.6 s | 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
$42,990 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 310km in mixed real-world driving, against 330km on the WLTP test.
About 8 hrs 12 mins from empty on a 6.6kW home wallbox, or about 27 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $16 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (47.1kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $42,990 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The MG MGS5 Excite 49 is priced at $40,990, $2,000 less. It has 340km WLTP range vs 330km, 0-100 in 8s vs 8.2s. Compare all MGS5 variants
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