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Verdict
Break électrique de 479 litres de coffre, proposé avec une batterie LFP de 50,3 kWh ou NMC de 61,1 kWh. Les retours publiés manquent : aucune panne propre au modèle n'est documentée dans nos sources, DrivingElectric note que le MG5 n'a pas été testé par Euro NCAP, et l'enquête Driver Power britannique évoque 33 % de propriétaires MG ayant signalé un défaut la première année. Demandez l'historique de la batterie et testez la recharge.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €17,990 – €22,900
- Monthly cost
- €339
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: Autonomie Étendue 156 ch.
Autonomie Standard 177 ch
Electric · Automatic · 177 hp · Crit'Air green
Moteur avant de 130 kW (environ 177 ch), 280 Nm, batterie LFP de 50,3 kWh annoncés : 320 km WLTP en Comfort et 310 km en Luxury, 17,9 à 18,4 kWh/100 km (Rouleur Électrique).
Autonomie Étendue 156 ch
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 156 hp · Crit'Air green
Moteur avant de 115 kW (environ 156 ch), 280 Nm, batterie NMC de 61,1 kWh annoncés : 400 km WLTP en Comfort et 380 km en Luxury, 17,5 à 17,9 kWh/100 km (Rouleur Électrique).
Market prices
€17,990 – €22,900
Indicative range: 2022 à 2024, médianes par année de 21 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | €17,990 | 9 |
| 2023 | €22,400 | 6 |
| 2024 | €22,900 | 6 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €17,990 – €22,900 (2022 to 2024) | €18,900 | — | — |
| Germany | €17,990 – €19,772 (2022 to 2023) | €18,950 | — | 23 |
| Belgium | €31,745 – €32,500 (2023 to 2024) | €32,000 | — | 8 |
| United Kingdom | £11,400 – £14,050 (2022 to 2023) | £13,200 | — | 8 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Recent model: not enough hindsight yet (years, mileage) for faults to be publicly documented, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “MG MG5”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Battery, range and charging
| Version | Battery | Range | 7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%) | Rapid charging (10 to 80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomie Standard 177 ch | 50.3 kWhstated | 320 km WLTP | — | — |
| Autonomie Étendue 156 ch | 61.1 kWhstated | 400 km WLTP | — | — |
Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2022 MG MG5 (4 years old) keeps about 91% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Electricity | €39 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €71 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €205 |
| Total per month | €339 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
- Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Electricity€39
Autonomie Étendue 156 ch version: combined consumption of 17.7 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.
17.7 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €39
Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).
- Insurance€71
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€205
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
MG MG5 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander l'état de santé de la batterie et l'historique des recharges rapides.
- Tester la recharge sur une borne AC (11 kW maximum) et sur une borne rapide.
- Identifier la batterie (LFP 50,3 kWh ou NMC 61,1 kWh) : l'autonomie WLTP annoncée va de 310 à 400 km.
- Contrôler l'écran multimédia et les mises à jour logicielles : Carbuyer note des plaintes sur l'ancien système multimédia de la marque.
- Se renseigner sur la garantie restante (sept ans annoncés par DrivingElectric et Carbuyer) et sur le réseau MG le plus proche.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelle batterie équipe la voiture et quelle autonomie réelle constatez-vous en hiver et en été ?
- Y a-t-il eu des pannes, des interventions sous garantie ou des mises à jour logicielles ?
- Combien de garantie reste-t-il, et l'entretien a-t-il été fait en réseau MG ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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- Fuel types
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- €19,000 – €32,900
- Reliability
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- Fuel types
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- Price
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- Reliability
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- Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the MG MG5 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le MG5 électrique a-t-il été testé par Euro NCAP ?
Non : DrivingElectric indique que le MG5 n'a pas été testé en crash par Euro NCAP, et Carbuyer ne s'attend pas à une note bien meilleure que les trois étoiles du MG ZS.
Quel est le volume du coffre du MG5 électrique ?
479 litres banquette en place et 1 367 litres banquette rabattue (Rouleur Électrique).
Quelles motorisations existent sur le MG5 électrique ?
Deux : 130 kW (environ 177 ch) avec batterie LFP de 50,3 kWh, et 115 kW (environ 156 ch) avec batterie NMC de 61,1 kWh, toutes deux en traction avant (Rouleur Électrique).
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