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Model
MG MGS5 EV Long Range
MG MGS5 EV Long Range
BYD Seal U Design
BYD Seal U Design MY2024 MY2025
Starting price ~$28,791 (Norway) £33,340
Body type Crossover SUV
World premiere Sunday, March 23, 2025 Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Delivery start May 2025 March 2024
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 480-463 km (298-288 miles) 500 km (311 miles)
WLTP consumption 12.94-13.41 kWh/100km (4.8-4.6 mi/kWh ) 17.40 kWh/100km(3.6 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 15.5-16 kWh/100km (4.0-3.9 mi/kWh ) 18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 15 kWh/100km(4.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 414 km (257 miles) 435 km (270 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 310 km (193 miles) 378 km (235 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh ) 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 296 km (184 miles) 335 km (208 miles)
Top speed 160 kph (99 mph) 175 kph (109 mph)
Peak power 170 kW (231.1 hp / 228.0 bhp) 160 kW (217.5 hp / 214.6 bhp)
Electrical torque output 350 nm (258.3 ft-lb) 329 nm (242.8 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 6.3 s 9.6 s
Drive type RWD FWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor front axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (2 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (2 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 321 mm (12.64")
Rear disc diameter 300 mm (11.81")
Front disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold or Creep Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Low / Medium / Strong / Adaptive Standard / High
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Standard feature
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.91") 150 mm (5.91")
Length 4476 mm (176.2") 4785 mm (188.4")
Height 1621 mm (63.8") 1668 mm (65.7")
Width excluding mirrors 1849 mm (72.8") 1890 mm (74.4")
Width including mirrors 2094 mm (82.4") 2085 mm (82.1")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area Unknown / Unknown 0.32 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2705 mm (106.5") 2765 mm (108.9")
Turning circle 10.5 meter (413.4") 11 meter (433.1")
Curb weight 1725 kg (3803.0 lbs) 2147 kg (4733.3 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2170 kg (4784.0 lbs) 2557 kg (5637.2 lbs)
Max roof cargo 70 kg (154.3 lbs) 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 445 kg (981.1 lbs) 410 kg (903.9 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 750 kg (1653.5 lbs) 1300 kg (2866.0 lbs)
Trunk capacity 453 liter (16.0 cu-ft) 425 liter (15.0 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1441 liter (50.9 cu-ft) 1439 liter (50.8 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Not Available Standard feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 7" Yes 12.3"
Infotainment screen Yes 10.2" Yes 15.6"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning No Unknown
Satellite image map No Unknown
Voice controlled Unknown Unknown
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Rear center
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
Radar sensors
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • Front
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors — N/A
ADAS processors — —
Battery gross 64 kWh 87 kWh
Battery net 62.1 kWh 87 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC LFP
Nominal voltage — 512 V
Battery weight — 588 kg (1296.3 lbs)
Pack configuration 104s1p 160s1p
Battery type Cell to Module Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry NMC LFP
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - MG MGS5 EV Long Range Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Seal U Design
Max DC charging 139 kW 140 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 23 m 13 s 1 h 17 m 49 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 44.8 kW 67.1 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 18 m 43 s 1 h 11 m 42 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 42.6 kW 65.5 kW
Charging time 10-80% 28 m 4 s 43 m 5 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 92.9 kW 84.8 kW
Charging time 10-90% 40 m 42 s 52 m 45 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 73.2 kW 79.2 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Standard feature Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Standard
Console design Split level console Split level console
Interior design
Standard
Interior colors: Black Gray
Seat colours: 2
Headliner colours: 1
standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Center console First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A 4
Seat depth adjustment Unknown Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Unknown Standard electric driver, not available passenger
Backrest angle adjustment Unknown Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Not Available
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Standard driver, not available passenger
Electric lumbar adjustment Optional manual feature Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Standard feature
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Unknown Standard feature
Paint colors 6 4
Wheel options 2 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 225/60R17 / 225/60R17
225/55R18 / 225/55R18
235/50R19 / 235/50R19
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones One zone :Car 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
Seatbelts
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Driver
  • Front passenger
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Not Available
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name MG iSmart BYD
Change charging target Unknown No
See car location Yes No
Lock/unlock car Unknown Yes
Open/close windows Unknown No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking Unknown No
Schedule charging Unknown No
See driving history Unknown No
Trigger horn/lights Unknown Yes