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Key Insights

MG undercuts premium rivals by £5,000–£10,000 whilst delivering a competitive range and generous standard equipment, with the MG4 starting from £30,495 and offering up to 338 miles WLTP range
The MG4 EV Urban is MG's most affordable electric car from £23,495 with up to 258 miles WLTP range, while the MG S6 EV offers up to 329 miles and 674 litres of boot space from £37,995
MG electric cars excel in salary sacrifice schemes with monthly costs from £332 for 40% taxpayers after tax savings, based on the MG S5 EV SE over 36 months, with a 4% Benefit-in-Kind rate for 2026/27 and seven-year warranties providing long-term reassurance
The MG S5 EV, which replaces the ZS EV, offers up to 298 miles WLTP range from £28,995 and was the highest-scoring electric SUV in the 2026 What Car? Reliability Survey, with a 98.3% rating

The models in this guide run from the MG4 EV Urban at £23,495 to the Cyberster roadster at £55,245, with the S5 and S6 SUVs, the MG4 hatchback, the IM5 saloon and the IM6 SUV in between, plus one plug-in hybrid, the HS. The table below compares each on price, range, monthly salary sacrifice cost and what sets it apart, which makes it easier to match a model to your budget and journeys. For buyers weighing MG against other options, our guide to the best value electric cars covers the wider market.

Model	Body style	List price from	Longest WLTP range	Salary sacrifice from (net/month, 40%)	What sets it apart
MG4 EV Urban	Hatchback	£23,495	258 miles	Not quoted here	MG's most affordable electric car, with a heat pump as standard and a 577-litre boot. Best for budget-conscious families and first-time EV buyers.
MG S5 EV	Family SUV	£28,995	298 miles	£332	Purpose-built electric platform that replaces the ZS EV. Best for families wanting space and range at an accessible price.
MG4 EV	Hatchback	£30,495	338 miles	£372	MG's best-selling electric car, with a choice of 64kWh or 77kWh batteries. Best for everyday drivers and commuters.
MG HS Plug-in Hybrid	Family SUV (plug-in hybrid)	£32,495	75 miles electric-only	Not quoted here	Petrol flexibility with up to 75 miles on electric power. Best for families, long commutes and mixed use.
MG4 XPOWER	Performance hatchback	£34,495	251 miles	Not available	Dual-motor all-wheel drive with a 3.8-second 0-62mph time. Best for drivers wanting hot-hatch performance.
MG S6 EV	Large family SUV	£37,995	329 miles	£498	MG's largest electric SUV, with a 674-litre boot and a front boot. Best for families needing maximum space.
MG IM5	Executive saloon	£39,950	441 miles	£486	Premium saloon from MG's IM sub-brand. Best for business users covering high motorway mileage.
MG IM6	Premium SUV	£48,495	388 miles	£571	Larger premium SUV with a 100kWh battery as standard. Best for families wanting SUV space with premium features.
MG Cyberster	Two-seat roadster	£55,245	316 miles	£938	Electric roadster that revives MG's sports car heritage. Best for enthusiasts wanting a distinctive weekend car.

List prices are manufacturer on-the-road prices for the cheapest current trim. Salary sacrifice figures are net monthly costs after tax savings for a £65,000 earner (40% tax band) on a 36-month lease with 10,000 miles a year and a flat payment profile, taken from The Electric Car Scheme's quote tool at a 4% Benefit-in-Kind rate for 2026/27. The MG4 XPOWER isn't currently available through the quote tool.

MG Electric Cars Overview & Heritage Revival

Founded as Morris Garages in Oxford in 1924, MG built its reputation on affordable, engaging sports cars like the iconic MGB and MG Midget. Today, owned by SAIC Motor (China's largest automotive manufacturer), MG has repositioned as a mass-market electric vehicle brand focused on three things: affordability without compromise, practical family-focused design, and reassuring long-term warranties.

The approach is working. MG held the position as the UK's fastest-growing automotive brand in 2022/23, with the MG4 hatchback ranking as Britain's fifth best-selling electric car. For thousands of UK drivers, an MG represents their first experience of owning an electric vehicle - and that's exactly what the brand aims for.

This combination proves appealing: British buyers trust the familiar MG name whilst benefiting from Chinese manufacturing scale that enables competitive pricing. It's a smart balance between heritage and modern engineering.

MG's Value-First Strategy

MG's success hinges on a simple principle: providing people with more value for their money. Rather than chasing premium status, MG focuses on delivering substantially more equipment per pound than European competitors.

Competitive Pricing

MG positions itself at the more accessible end of the electric car market:

MG4 EV Urban Comfort Standard Range: £23,495
MGS5 EV SE: £28,995
MG4 EV Premium Long Range: £30,495
MG4 EV XPOWER: £34,495
MGS6 EV SE Long Range: £37,995

For context, other popular electric cars in similar segments include:

VW ID.3: £30,860
Kia Niro EV: £30,454
Hyundai Kona Electric: £35,000

The Standard Equipment Is Generous

Entry-level MG models include features that competitors charge extra for:

MG Pilot driver assistance suite (adaptive cruise, lane-keeping, emergency braking)
12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Rear parking sensors and reversing camera
Heated front seats and steering wheel
LED headlights with automatic high-beam
Connected services with over-the-air updates

Battery Choice Philosophy

MG offers multiple battery capacities across most models, so you can choose what suits your needs:

Smaller batteries (43-53kWh): Lower purchase price, perfectly adequate for urban and suburban driving
Long Range batteries (64kWh): Modest premium for substantially more range
Extended Range batteries (77kWh): Maximum capability if you regularly do long-distance journeys

Not everyone needs 300+ miles of range, and MG doesn't force you to pay for it.

Seven-Year Warranty

You might be wondering if MG's low prices mean compromises on quality. The seven-year/80,000-mile warranty suggests otherwise - MG backs their products for the long haul. This matches premium Korean brands (Kia, Hyundai) and vastly exceeds European competitors' three-year coverage.

MG Family EVs: MG4 Urban, MG4, S5 EV & S6 EV

MG4 EV Urban

From £23,495

Two LFP batteries are available: a 43kWh pack for 201 miles WLTP and a 54kWh pack for up to 258 miles. The larger battery charges at up to 87kW, adding 10-80% in around 30 minutes on a suitable rapid charger, and the Premium Long Range's bigger wheels trim its range to 251 miles.

MG4 EV Urban	Comfort Standard Range	Comfort Long Range	Premium Long Range
Battery	43kWh	54kWh	54kWh
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
WLTP range	201 miles	258 miles	251 miles
Maximum DC charging	82kW	87kW	87kW
DC rapid charging (10-80%)	Around 30 minutes	Around 30 minutes	Around 30 minutes
On-the-road list price	£23,495	£25,495	£27,995

MG4 Hatchback

Starting from £30,495

The MG4 EV is MG's best-selling electric hatchback and the car that built the brand's reputation for value, and it even won 'Best Used EV of the Year 2025' at the AM Awards. The 2026 update brings a revised interior with physical controls and up to 338 miles of WLTP range, with the Premium Long Range as the entry point and the dual-motor XPOWER at the top of the line-up. For buyers who'd rather not pay full price, used examples are available through used electric car salary sacrifice.

MG4 EV	Premium Long Range	Premium Extended Range
Battery	64kWh	77kWh
WLTP range	280 miles	338 miles
0-62mph	7.5 seconds	6.2 seconds
Peak DC charging	154kW	144kW
Home charging (7kW, 0-100%)	10.5 hours	12 hours
On-the-road list price	£30,495	£33,495
Best for	Most buyers needing occasional longer journeys	Long-distance commuters, road trippers, anyone with range anxiety

Standard equipment includes a 12.8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 18-inch alloy wheels and comprehensive MG Pilot driver assistance. The 2026 update brings a revised interior with more physical controls, and the Premium Extended Range adds a contrasting black roof.

MG4 XPOWER

From £34,495

The MG4 XPOWER is MG's hot hatch - a high-performance variant adding all-wheel drive, significantly more power, and track-focused upgrades to the standard MG4 platform.

Specification	MG4 XPOWER
Power	435PS dual-motor all-wheel drive
0-62mph	3.8 seconds
WLTP range	251 miles (64kWh battery)
Peak DC charging	140kW
Top speed	124mph (electronically limited)
On-the-road list price	£34,495

Hear from Phillip Davenport, who leases an MG4 through The Electric Car Scheme: “I got a MG Motor UK MG4 hatchback through the scheme and couldn’t recommend the process more. I was originally looking at Kia EV6, Fiat 500 and Hyundai Ionic, but after test-driving the MG4, I was really happy in terms of how it drove, and it was cheaper than all of my previous options!”

MG S5 EV

From £28,995

The MG S5 EV is MG's purpose-built electric SUV, replacing the ZS EV with better charging speeds, contemporary styling, and practical family space. The S5 EV replaces the ZS EV's combustion-based platform with MG's dedicated Modular Scalable Platform, shared with the MG4.

Inside, MG has upgraded the materials with soft-touch surfaces and a perforated faux-leather steering wheel. The technology list now includes a 12.8-inch HD touchscreen, a 10.3-inch digital driver's display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and physical climate buttons, which answer a common complaint about the MG4's touchscreen-led controls.

Owners can also power external devices from the battery through vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging.

MG S5 EV	SE Standard Range	SE Long Range	Trophy Long Range
Battery and power	49kWh, 168bhp	64kWh, 228bhp	64kWh, 228bhp
WLTP range	211 miles	298 miles	288 miles
0-62mph	8.0 seconds	6.3 seconds	6.3 seconds
Home charging (7kW, 10-100%)	8.5 hours	11.5 hours	11.5 hours
DC rapid charging (10-80%)	24 minutes (120kW max)	28 minutes (139kW max)	28 minutes (139kW max)
Boot space	453 litres	453 litres	453 litres
On-the-road list price	£28,995	£31,495	£33,995

That brings rear-wheel drive, which gives more precise handling and better body control than its predecessor, although the ride still feels firm over broken surfaces. For buyers comparing electric family cars, the S5 EV drives like an electric vehicle designed as one, rather than a petrol model adapted to take a battery.

Who Is The S5 For?

Families needing affordable electric SUV space
Drivers wanting a decent range without premium pricing
Anyone upgrading from the previous ZS EV

The S5 EV addresses the old ZS EV's charging weakness whilst keeping MG's value proposition intact - practical space and generous equipment at accessible pricing.

How Reliable Is The MG S5 EV?

MG's reliability record has changed quickly. The brand climbed from last place in 2025 to ninth overall in the 2026 What Car? Reliability Survey, and the S5 EV was its top-scoring model, with a 98.3% rating that was the highest of any electric SUV. That matters for buyers weighing up electric car reliability across brands, because MG was the most-improved brand in the survey. The results draw on the experiences of 39,332 owners across 225 models, and EV battery issues were the S5 EV's most common complaint at 6%, so the seven-year/80,000-mile warranty remains a useful safeguard.

What Are The MG S5 EV’s Drawbacks?

The S5 EV has trade-offs worth weighing. The ride can feel firm over rough surfaces, there's no front boot (frunk), and the absence of a heat pump means winter driving affects range more than it does in some rivals. Parkers estimates around 230 real-world miles in summer from the 298-mile WLTP figure, so drivers with long regular journeys should look at the Long Range battery. Practicality is otherwise solid, with 453 litres of boot space, although the rear seats aren't very flexible.

MG S6 EV

The MG S6 EV is MG's largest electric SUV, sitting above the MG4 and S5 EV on the same Modular Scalable Platform. All three versions use a 77kWh battery, giving up to 329 miles of WLTP range on the rear-wheel-drive Long Range models and 301 miles on the all-wheel-drive Trophy Dual Motor. That makes it MG's answer for electric family cars needing more space than the S5 EV offers.

Space is the main selling point, with MG quoting 674 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, rising to 1,910 litres with them folded. A front boot adds up to 124 litres (102 litres on the dual-motor model), and every version charges at up to 144kW, adding 10-80% in 38 minutes.

Trophy models add a head-up display, heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof and an 11-speaker audio system.

MG S6 EV	SE Long Range	Trophy Long Range	Trophy Dual Motor
Battery and power	77kWh, 180kW	77kWh, 180kW	77kWh, 266kW
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
WLTP range	329 miles	329 miles	301 miles
0-62mph	7.3 seconds	7.3 seconds	5.1 seconds
DC rapid charging (10-80%)	38 minutes (144kW)	38 minutes (144kW)	38 minutes (144kW)
Boot space (seats up)	674 litres	674 litres	674 litres
On-the-road list price	£37,995	£40,995	£43,995

MG Performance: Cyberster Sports Car

Starting from £55,245

The Cyberster marks MG's return to its sports car roots - an electric two-seater roadster that reconnects the brand with its MGB heritage. Whilst it's not aimed at MG's typical value-conscious audience, it shows the brand is about more than just practical family cars.

MG Cyberster	Trophy RWD	GT AWD
Battery and power	77kWh, 340PS single motor	77kWh, 503PS dual motor
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
WLTP range	316 miles	276 miles
0-62mph	5.0 seconds	3.2 seconds
DC rapid charging (10-80%)	38 minutes (up to 150kW)	38 minutes (up to 150kW)
On-the-road list price	£55,245	£60,245

Who Is The MG Cyberster For?

The Cyberster appeals to:

Brand-loyal MG enthusiasts who owned MGBs or Midgets and want an electric successor
Driving enthusiasts seeking affordable sports car performance
Weekend car buyers wanting a distinctive second vehicle
Anyone who thinks electric cars are boring and needs convincing otherwise

MG Premium Models: IM6 & IM5

MG IM6 SUV

From £48,495

The IM6 marks MG's move into premium electric SUV territory, designed to compete with Tesla Model Y and other upmarket electric crossovers. It's MG's most powerful and technologically advanced SUV.

What Are The Key Features of The IM6?

SUV practicality with a higher driving position
Premium interior with heated/ventilated seats
Advanced technology matching IM5 specification
Larger cabin space than the MG4 or S5 EV
High-specification standard equipment

MG IM6 (100kWh)	Long Range	Performance	Launch Edition
Power	408bhp	752bhp	752bhp
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
WLTP range	388 miles	313 miles	313 miles
0-62mph	5.4 seconds	3.5 seconds	3.5 seconds
Top speed	146mph	148mph	148mph
On-the-road list price	£48,495	£51,495	£53,495

Who Is The IM6 For?

Families needing SUV space with premium features
Drivers wanting performance without supercar pricing
Anyone needing versatile family transport with impressive acceleration

The IM6 represents MG's ambition to compete beyond value pricing - offering genuine premium features and performance at pricing still below established German or American rivals.

MG IM5

Starting from £39,950

The IM5 is MG's premium electric saloon, introduced in 2025 as part of the brand's new "IM" sub-brand. It targets executive buyers and motorway drivers wanting elegant saloon styling rather than typical SUV crossovers.

MG IM5	Standard Range	Long Range	Performance
Battery and power	75kWh, 291bhp	100kWh, 402bhp	100kWh, 740bhp dual motor
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
WLTP range	304 miles	441 miles	357 miles
0-62mph	6.8 seconds	4.9 seconds	3.2 seconds
On-the-road list price	£39,950	£45,495	£48,995
Best for	Business users, daily driving	Long-distance drivers, maximum range	Performance enthusiasts wanting saloon elegance

Who Is The IM5 For?

Executive buyers wanting saloon styling over SUV bulk

Business users covering high motorway mileage (Long Range)
Anyone valuing elegant design and long-range capability

The IM5 fills a gap in MG's lineup for buyers who prefer traditional saloon proportions and premium positioning—showing the brand's evolution beyond pure value offerings.

What PHEV MG Models Are Available in the UK?

MG introduced its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) to the UK in 2020 with the HS Plug-in Hybrid, marking a key step in its move towards electrification. Since then, the brand has expanded its range to include both plug-in and mild-hybrid models, such as the MG3 Hybrid+ and MG ZS Hybrid, giving drivers flexible options that combine petrol convenience with electric efficiency.

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid bridges the gap between pure EV and combustion by offering strong electric-only capability combined with petrol flexibility in a practical family-sized SUV.

Specifications:

**Battery:** 24.7 kWh (approx)
**Range:** Up to ~75 miles electric only; full hybrid range (petrol + electric) significantly higher

Image source: MG Media Centre

The HS PHEV offers large SUV proportions, ample interior and boot space, making it suitable for families, long commutes, and mixed use. It delivers strong comfort and specification for the price, with a hybrid powertrain that provides smooth electric driving for short journeys and petrol power for longer trips!

MG Technology & Value Engineering

MG's competitive pricing doesn't mean compromises on technology—the brand delivers contemporary EV capabilities that match mainstream competitors.

Charging Performance

MG4 EV Urban: 82-87kW DC (10-80% in around 30 minutes)
MG4 EV: up to 154kW DC on the Premium Long Range and 144kW on the Premium Extended Range
S5 EV: 120-139kW DC (10-80% in 24-28 minutes)
S6 EV: 144kW DC (10-80% in 38 minutes)
Cyberster: up to 150kW DC (10-80% in 38 minutes)

These speeds work well with the current UK infrastructure because most rapid chargers operate at 50-150kW anyway.

Software & Connectivity

MG's iSMART system provides over-the-air updates, meaning your car receives feature enhancements and bug fixes remotely:

Remote climate pre-conditioning via smartphone
Charging status monitoring and scheduling
Vehicle location tracking
Live traffic navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard

Safety Technology

All MG EVs include comprehensive MG Pilot driver assistance as standard (competitors can charge £1,500-£2,000 extra):

Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Lane-keeping assist with steering correction
Automatic emergency braking
Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
Traffic sign recognition

The MG4, S5 EV, S6 EV and Cyberster achieved five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings.

Vehicle-to-Load Capability

The S5 EV includes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), providing 3.3kW output for camping equipment, power tools, emergency home backup, or charging e-bikes.

MG Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Benefits

MG electric vehicles deliver exceptional value through UK salary sacrifice schemes, combining low list prices with generous equipment to minimise monthly costs.

How It Works

Salary sacrifice deducts payments from your gross salary before tax:

Reduced taxable income lowers Income Tax and National Insurance
You pay a 4% Benefit-in-Kind rate on electric vehicles (2026/27), rising to 5% in 2027/28
Net savings typically reach 20-50% versus personal lease arrangements

How Much Would It Cost Me To Salary Sacrifice An Electric MG?

The table shows the monthly costs for 40% taxpayers (four-year terms, 10,000 annual miles) who choose to lease an MG:

Savings breakdown (£65,000 salary, 40% tax)	MG4 Premium Long Range 64kWh	MG S5 EV SE Long Range 64kWh	MG IM6 Long Range 100kWh
Average monthly salary sacrifice (inc VAT)	£531	£494	£808
Employee income savings	-£212	-£198	-£323
Employee national insurance savings	-£11	-£10	-£16
Average benefit-in-kind tax over term	£64	£67	£103
Net cost/You pay	£372	£353	£571

A higher tax band can increase the Income Tax and National Insurance saving on the lease, so the monthly cost often falls as salary rises. The table below shows the net monthly cost of one trim from five MG ranges at three illustrative salaries, and employees typically save 20-50% compared with a personal lease, depending on salary, car and term.

Net monthly cost	£40,000 (20%)	£65,000 (40%)	£130,000 (45%)
MG S5 EV SE 49kWh	£364	£332	£319
MG IM5 Standard Range 75kWh	£536	£486	£449
MG S6 EV SE Long Range 77kWh	£493	£498	£506
MG IM6 Long Range 100kWh	£628	£571	£522
MG Cyberster Trophy Single Motor 77kWh	Not available	£938	£787

See how much you can save by heading to our quote tool. Input your salary, desired lease terms and your chosen car to get a personalised quote that shows your potential savings.

For UK buyers in 2026, MG offers some of the lowest entry prices in the electric market, from £23,495 for the MG4 EV Urban to £28,995 for the S5 EV. Those prices come with MG's seven-year/80,000-mile warranty, and the S5 EV's 98.3% rating in the 2026 What Car? Reliability Survey suggests MG's electric car reliability record is improving. That combination makes the lower end of the range a practical starting point for anyone switching to electric for the first time.

Salary sacrifice can reduce the monthly cost further, with the MG S5 EV SE from £332 a month for a 40% taxpayer after tax savings, based on a 36-month lease and the 4% Benefit-in-Kind rate for 2026/27. Employees typically save 20-50% compared with a personal lease, so what you'll pay depends on salary, car and term. Running your own figures through the salary sacrifice calculator gives a personalised cost before you commit.

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