MGIM5
- Fuel
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 441 miles
- Battery
- 100 kWh
- Power
- 751 hp
- 0–62 mph
- 3.2 s
- Seats · boot
- 5 seats · 457 L
- Warranty
- 7 years / 80,000 miles
Overview
The MG IM5 (from £39,950) is an electric saloon from MG. It offers a claimed range of 441 miles, 751 hp and 0–62 mph in 3.2 s.
The IM5 is a long, low electric saloon from SAIC's upmarket IM brand, sold and serviced in the UK through MG dealers. It has a fastback shape with a hatchback tailgate, and three versions: Standard Range from £39,950, Long Range and the 751 hp Performance.
Battery, range and charging
The Standard Range uses a 75 kWh battery for about 304 miles, while the Long Range and Performance get a 100 kWh pack. The Long Range is the efficiency champion at up to 441 miles on the WLTP cycle, one of the longest ranges of any car at this price; the Performance manages around 357 miles. The 800-volt platform allows a 10–80% charge in about 17 minutes on a 350 kW charger, with the smaller battery taking around 26 minutes. A drag coefficient of just 0.226 helps.
Performance and driving
The Long Range has a single 300 kW motor, while the Performance adds a second for all-wheel drive, 553 kW (751 hp) and 802 Nm – enough for 0–62 mph in 3.2 seconds. Four-wheel steering gives a turning circle under 10 metres. Testers praise the quiet motorway manners, but the ride can feel firm and the steering offers little feedback.
Interior and space
The cabin is dominated by a 26.3-inch ultra-wide touchscreen and a 10.5-inch central display, with heated and ventilated leather-style seats, a panoramic glass roof and a 20-speaker sound system. Rear legroom is generous and the backrests adjust. The 457-litre boot is reached through a hatch, so it is easier to load than a conventional saloon's.
Technology and safety
One-Touch iAD can park the car, pull it out of a space or reverse it at the press of a button. Rainy Night Mode uses radar and cameras to show pedestrians and vehicles on screen in poor visibility, and hydroplaning stability control is included. Most controls go through the screens, which some reviewers find fiddly. The car carries a seven-year/80,000-mile warranty, with eight years or 100,000 miles on the battery.
Who is it for?
Drivers who want huge range or supercar-like acceleration in a practical executive car for Tesla money. It takes on the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
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MG IM5: FAQ
What is the range of the MG IM5?
Up to 441 miles (WLTP) for the 100 kWh Long Range. The Performance manages about 357 miles and the 75 kWh Standard Range about 304 miles.
How fast does the IM5 charge?
Its 800-volt system allows 10–80% in about 17 minutes on a 350 kW charger with the 100 kWh battery. The Standard Range takes around 26 minutes.
How quick is the IM5 Performance?
The dual-motor Performance has 553 kW (751 hp) and 802 Nm, and reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds.
How big is the IM5 boot?
457 litres, accessed through a hatchback-style tailgate; around 1,290 litres with the rear seats folded.
How much does the IM5 cost?
From £39,950 for the Standard Range, with the Long Range and Performance versions costing more (around £45,500 and £49,000).
