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Here is a plain ASCII XenForo-ready introduction to the now discontinued MG5 Estate EV. No em dashes, no curly quotes, only straight ASCII.
Title: MG5 Estate EV - History and Discontinuation
Overview and History
The MG5 Estate EV, also known as the MG5 SW EV, was first introduced in the UK in September 2020. It made history as the first fully electric estate car on sale in Europe. Based on the Roewe Ei5 from China, the MG5 was adapted for European markets to offer a practical, family-friendly EV at an affordable price point.
At launch, the MG5 EV came with a 52.2 kWh battery providing around 214 miles WLTP range. In August 2021, a Long Range version was added with a 61.1 kWh battery, increasing range to about 250 miles WLTP or up to 334 miles in city driving.
Design and Positioning
The MG5 was praised for its practicality, large boot space, and overall value for money. As an estate car, it appealed to families and drivers looking for usable space without moving to an SUV. Its styling was conservative compared to rivals, but this was offset by the value it delivered and the fact it provided an option not available elsewhere in the EV market.
Reception and Feedback
Motoring journalists welcomed the MG5 as a sensible and affordable electric estate. Reviews often highlighted its generous interior room, strong practicality, and competitive range for the price. Owners appreciated the low running costs and the fact it was a no-nonsense EV that got the job done. Criticism usually focused on the dated interior, handling that was less refined than rivals, and the absence of more advanced driver assistance systems.
Discontinuation in 2025
MG confirmed in 2024 that the MG5 Estate EV would be discontinued, with final stock carrying over into early 2025. There is no direct replacement planned in estate format, as MG is focusing instead on hatchbacks and SUVs like the MG4 and the next generation of the ZS EV. The end of the MG5 closes the chapter on the first mainstream electric estate, leaving it as a unique model in MG’s modern EV line-up.
Summary
The MG5 Estate EV launched in 2020 as Europe’s first electric estate, offered good value, a choice of 52.2 or 61.1 kWh batteries, and a real alternative to SUVs for those who needed space. Its discontinuation in 2025 marks the end of a pioneering EV, remembered for being practical, affordable, and unique in its segment.
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This Wiki post can be edited by members in the Established (and higher) user groups.
Here is a plain ASCII XenForo-ready introduction to the now discontinued MG5 Estate EV. No em dashes, no curly quotes, only straight ASCII.
Title: MG5 Estate EV - History and Discontinuation
Overview and History
The MG5 Estate EV, also known as the MG5 SW EV, was first introduced in the UK in September 2020. It made history as the first fully electric estate car on sale in Europe. Based on the Roewe Ei5 from China, the MG5 was adapted for European markets to offer a practical, family-friendly EV at an affordable price point.
At launch, the MG5 EV came with a 52.2 kWh battery providing around 214 miles WLTP range. In August 2021, a Long Range version was added with a 61.1 kWh battery, increasing range to about 250 miles WLTP or up to 334 miles in city driving.
Design and Positioning
The MG5 was praised for its practicality, large boot space, and overall value for money. As an estate car, it appealed to families and drivers looking for usable space without moving to an SUV. Its styling was conservative compared to rivals, but this was offset by the value it delivered and the fact it provided an option not available elsewhere in the EV market.
Reception and Feedback
Motoring journalists welcomed the MG5 as a sensible and affordable electric estate. Reviews often highlighted its generous interior room, strong practicality, and competitive range for the price. Owners appreciated the low running costs and the fact it was a no-nonsense EV that got the job done. Criticism usually focused on the dated interior, handling that was less refined than rivals, and the absence of more advanced driver assistance systems.
Discontinuation in 2025
MG confirmed in 2024 that the MG5 Estate EV would be discontinued, with final stock carrying over into early 2025. There is no direct replacement planned in estate format, as MG is focusing instead on hatchbacks and SUVs like the MG4 and the next generation of the ZS EV. The end of the MG5 closes the chapter on the first mainstream electric estate, leaving it as a unique model in MG’s modern EV line-up.
Summary
The MG5 Estate EV launched in 2020 as Europe’s first electric estate, offered good value, a choice of 52.2 or 61.1 kWh batteries, and a real alternative to SUVs for those who needed space. Its discontinuation in 2025 marks the end of a pioneering EV, remembered for being practical, affordable, and unique in its segment.
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