MG MGS6 Essence RWD Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $49,990
Available since 2026
Key EV Specs
77kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
530 km
Range (WLTP)
140 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.3 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 144 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
MG MGS6 Essence RWD Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The MG MGS6 Essence RWD is equipped with a 77 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 MGS6 Essence RWD uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 77 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 74.3 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 71 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 7 hrs 30 mins |
MG MGS6 Essence RWD Charging Times and Speeds
The MG MGS6 Essence RWD has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 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) | 7 kW | 11.2 hr | - | 50 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 7.1 hr | - | 79 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 66 min | 357 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 82 kW | - | 40 min | 586 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 82 kW | - | 40 min | 586 km/h |
MG MGS6 Essence RWD Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a MG MGS6 Essence RWD 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 MGS6 Essence RWD on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $26.95.
The cost of fully charging the MG MGS6 Essence RWD at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $53.90.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a MG MGS6 Essence RWD
CCS CompatibleMG MGS6 Essence RWD Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The MG MGS6 Essence RWD can charge from 10–80% in approximately 38 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the MG MGS6 Essence RWD via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
77 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
144 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
82 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
924 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
MG MGS6 Essence RWD Recommended Charge Level
The MG MGS6 Essence RWD uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the MG MGS6 Essence RWD.
MG MGS6 Essence RWD Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The MG MGS6 Essence RWD 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 |