Auto Expo 2023 MG 5 EV To Showcase: MG Motor is all set to showcase two of its electric vehicles at the Auto Expo 2023. The company has confirmed this.
After teasing the MG4 electric crossover, the carmaker has also teased the MG5 electric SUV.
The MG5 EV is a five-door five-seat electric SUV, also known as the station wagon or estate in global markets. First launched in China in 2017, the MG5 EV received a facelift in March last year.
It is currently sold in European markets. In terms of dimensions, the MG5 measures 4,600 mm long, 1,818 mm wide, 1,543 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,659 mm. It is quite spacious from inside. There is also a large boot space, which can offer up to 1,367 liters of luggage space.
Globally MG Motor offers the MG5 with two battery packs. The smaller pack consists of a 50.3 kWh lithium-ion unit. Which claims a range of up to 320 kilometers on a single charge. Whereas the bigger pack is of 61.1 kWh battery pack. It gives a range of up to 400 kilometers on a single charge.
MG Motor offers an 11 kW AC charger with the EV. However, if one uses a DC fast charger, the MG5 can charge from five percent to 80 percent in just 40 minutes. The MG5 is offered in two trims – short range and long range – depending on the size of the battery. The short range MG5 can generate 177 PS of max power and 280 Nm of peak torque.
The long range version gets power output up to 156 PS, while the torque figure remains the same. The MG5 can accelerate from zero to 100 kmph in 8.3 seconds and has a top speed of 185 kmph. These will be showcased along with other vehicles at the Auto Expo to be held at Greater Noida Expo Mart from January 13 to 18. MG Motor’s three-door Air EV is also expected to be showcased.
