MG MGS5 Excite 49 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $40,990
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
49kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
340 km
Range (WLTP)
139 Wh/km
Efficiency
8 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
6.6 kW AC / 120 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
MG MGS5 Excite 49 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The MG MGS5 Excite 49 is equipped with a 49 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The MGS5 Excite 49 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| 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 | 43 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 12 mins |
MG MGS5 Excite 49 Charging Times and Speeds
The MG MGS5 Excite 49 has a charging limit of 6.6 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 6.6 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 6.6 kW | 7.5 hr | - | 47 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 6.6 kW | 7.5 hr | - | 47 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 42 min | 360 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 73 kW | - | 29 min | 525 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 73 kW | - | 29 min | 525 km/h |
MG MGS5 Excite 49 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a MG MGS5 Excite 49 will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a MG MGS5 Excite 49 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $17.15.
The cost of fully charging the MG MGS5 Excite 49 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $34.30.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a MG MGS5 Excite 49
CCS CompatibleMG MGS5 Excite 49 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The MG MGS5 Excite 49 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 27 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the MG MGS5 Excite 49 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
49 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
120 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
73 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
502 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
MG MGS5 Excite 49 Recommended Charge Level
The MG MGS5 Excite 49 uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the MG MGS5 Excite 49.
MG MGS5 Excite 49 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The MG MGS5 Excite 49 currently supports bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes | 3.3 kW |