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The MG5 EV estate electric car
https://mg.co.uk/mg5-ev/
The MG5 EV estate electric car is a Roewe Ei5 rebranded for the UK.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roewe_i5

The Roewe Ei5 is the electric station wagon version of the Roewe i5. Debuting during the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show, the Chinese version is powered by a single electric motor producing 116 hp. It claims a range of 300 kilometers and a 145 km/h top speed.

The Ei5 was launched in the UK rebranded as the MG 5 EV in September 2020, with a more powerful, 154-hp electric motor and a 115 mph (185 km/h) top speed. With a 52.2-kWh battery, the vehicle has a range of 214 miles (344 km) in the WLTP cycle.

The Roewe Ei5 was launched in Thailand rebranded as the MG EP on 26 November 2020 with a more powerful, 163-hp electric motor and 260 nm. of Torque.
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    Horn going off whilst driving

    On my last drive of about 20mins the horn just randomly went 3 or 4 times whislt driving, hands no where near the horn - anyone had this?
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    Reduction gearbox oil seems to be an illusive topic on the MG5. Mine wasn't changed at the 4th year service, even after specifically asking for it. Several other posts suggest dealers often don't change it. Allegedly, it should be done after 4years/60k miles. The reduction gearbox seems to have...
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    MG 5 Towing

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  5. J

    Rusty bolt head on battery tray

    Changed my 3.5 year original 12V battery, (battery test machine gave it 12% health and had occasionally got dash message to charge it). Seems a daft design some electonics box is mounted on the battery tray blocking access to the battery clamp bolt. Bolt heads for mounting bracket of said box...
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  6. S

    Mg5 entertainment battery drains

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    MG5 Servicing costs

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    That give me goosebumps

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  9. Alun26

    MG 5 Replacement?

    Hi All, Anyone know of some dates for the replacement of the MG 5, I read a while back that the new estate will be based on the MG 4 platform, was wondering if anyone know when it is due to be released as my PCP is finishing in June and I would like to get the estate for the bigger boot space?
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    Pin top missing

    Hi everyone, I would be grateful for your advice. We just had a service done and I was told that the pin top is missing on one pin in the charging port. Please see picture attached. The MG dealership has not been helpful so I am wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if it is an easy...
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    Interesting?

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  12. MJCTHR

    What do they do to my car?

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    Why are motorway services fast chargers so unreliable?

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    MG5 Charge and Heat?

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  15. xblackwolf90

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    Wishbone bushes knackered @35 months and 17k

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    Coolant strength

    Just ad first service on my 74plate trophy at MG Leeds looking at the check sheet it says measure and record Coolant strength 93 anyone any idea what it’ll refer to? Thanks.
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  18. S

    Tesla Home Charger - Ok for 2024 MG5?

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    Torque wrench settings

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  20. AndyC

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