MG S5 EV

I have been driving the MG S5 EV for about one month now. So far, the experience has been great.

Before I make this purchase, I was considering between MG S5 EV, BYD Atto 3, GAC Aion V. Each of these cars has their own pros and cons.

Ultimately, I went for MG S5 EV primarily because I think this car is the best value-for-money Cat A SUV in the market.

Some tips/info for new owner or potential owner:

1. The MG Pilot suite has Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), which utilizes the windscreen camera to read roadside speed signs. It displays the detected limit on your dashboard and can actively adjust or restrict your vehicle's speed to match. This can be quite annoying especially for driver like me who often drive slightly above the speed limit. Can use the MG Pilot Custom to turn off any settings that we don't like. However, the drawback is we must do this every time we start the car. This is the biggest irk for me.

2. One pedal drive mode is not necessary the most efficient way to drive or to achieve the best range. From my experience and my driving style, I can achieve best range by using the "Strong" regenerative breaking mode. Generally, the efficiency that I could achieve is about 14.5kWh - 15kWh /100km.

3. Most of the AC chargers in HDB are 7.4kW. This car support only 6.6kW AC charging. It took me around 7h to charge from 25% to 100%.

Have been driving for a week, the ride is comfortable and quiet. The pick up is effortless and smooth. Interior feels good to touch. Insulation is good. Physical aircon button is convenient. Exterior looks bold and stylish.

All boxes checked ☑️

Been driving my MGS5 for half a year mostly for daily grocery runs and ferrying children. So far the experience has been pleasant. The model lives up to it's no frills drive. Been clocking around 15.5 kw/100 km. However, a charge from 20-100% on AC could easily take around 9-12 hours. Tip: make sure to haggle at least 4-6k off listed/promo price. There is always room for negotiation because competition is stiff for this segment.

This is the best EV in it's class no matter sedan or suv.

The RWD makes a big difference and satisfies both practical space needs and a sporty driving experience. There is no scrimping on the multilink suspension setups front and rear which are mostly found on much more expensive vehicles

Range is outstanding with selectable Regen braking together with a selectable one pedal drive experience comparable to what you get in a Tesla. Easily gets me more than 420km in city driving.

Folding sunroof adds to the premium feel

ADAS is customizable and adaptive cruise control works well in traffic jams.

The MG S5 EV is a compelling electric SUV in the mid-range segment, offering strong value for money, good everyday usability and an appealing design. It positions itself as a practical EV choice against rivals such as the BYD ATTO 3 and AION V, and in many areas it holds its own or even outshines them.

The MG S5 is for the driver who wants a properly engineered car that happens to be electric. It

For the price point, this car delivers exceptional performance and comfort level that can rival its competitors which are more costly. The seats are plush and extremely comfortable, even for long drives up north. The interior styling is classy and feels expensive. And it’S very very quiet both on the inside and outside.

The handling of this car is what makes this car a stand out. Very easy to manoeuvre and the turning angle is great especially for a car of this size. And the pick-up and acceleration of this car makes other (more expensive) electric SUVs pale in comparison.

Just got my MG S5 EV Luxury 2 weeks ago and driving it everyday since (approx 800km now). It is such a nice drive.

A few things if I do have to nitpick

My two cents so far on the S5. (Previously drove the ZS, a very competent starter EV and upgraded to the S5 since July)

For almost the same price as a BYD Atto 3, the MG S5 EV gives you more of everything

This car brings joy to my drive everyday. I'm no stranger to EVs, coming from a 105kW MG ZS which I have driven for the past 3.5 years. Even though on paper it seems like I had a power downgrade to 99kW, the S5 makes it up in comfort. Acceleration is smooth, and you still have the confidence for overtakes. It'll ease the braking for you as well so you don't feel the jerk. Much better experience for passengers.

There's a stark difference driving an EV built with a proper EV platform (instead of one that is adapted from ICE model). One pedal drive (which gives the best efficiency), no creaking sounds during turns and humps, smooth power delivery. It feels very solidly built, and hard turns don't feel like the car is throwing you off thanks to the firm suspension. I suppose being one of the few EVs with RWD in this price range helps too.

Even though efficiency is 17.1kWh/100km on paper, you can easily go lower than 15kWh/100km on OPD. I drove for a few days with the car fully loaded in the rear and it is still achieving around 16-16.5kWh/100km.

Infotainment system is comprehensive, covering car settings like MG Pilot, Conveniences. More updates in responsiveness (animations may stutter at times), and better consolidation of settings will improve user experience. Eg. to disable speed limit alerts, you have to go to the in-built maps settings instead of MG Pilot. Speaking of MG Pilot, there's a custom setting which allows you to setup the ADAS just the way you want it, and save it as a custom profile. Bad news? You have to activate the custom settings everytime you start up the car.

Interior has plenty of soft touch surfaces on the dash and doors.

Aircon and lights for back passengers? Check.

Cup holders for back passengers? Check.

Big sunroof just like ZS? Check.

It comes with an app, iSmart, which allows remote monitoring of car status, allows you to turn on aircon as well before you reach the car. EK provides 3 years of data (no roaming), but no news yet on whether we can swap out SIM or need to subscribe after that.

Overall, it's an excellent family SUV for this price.

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