MG S5 EV launch date confirmed, May 20 – eMas 7 rival fr RM115k est; early birds get RM5k disc, wallbox

Many expected MG Motor Malaysia to launch the MG S5 EV at the just-concluded Malaysia Autoshow 2025. The electric SUV rival to the Proton eMas 7 and BYD Atto 3 was there, but they weren’t quite ready for a launch. They are now – countdown-style teasers have gone up, stating a launch date of May 20 at Mid Valley Megamall, where the brand will have a five-day roadshow.

“The countdown starts now. In just 5 days, we’re dropping the best-in-class British driving machine, and you’ll want to be in the front row. See it. Feel it. Drive it,” the caption reads. The post went up yesterday evening, so five days more means May 20.

At MAS 2025, MG revealed the S5 EV’s launch package to go with the earlier announced estimated price of from RM115,000. Those who place a booking with RM500 will get ’10 times more savings’, which means that the early bird discount is RM5,000 off the eventual RRP. The package also includes a complimentary 7kW wallbox for home charging.

MG also revealed the variant names for the S5 EV, and they are Com and Lux. The base Com offers a choice of 49 kWh or 62 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, good for WLTP rated range of 340 km and 430 km respectively. The Lux is exclusively paired to the 62 kWh battery. All have a rear motor with 170 PS and 250 Nm of torque – MG stresses that the S5 is the only RWD EV in its class.

As for charging, max rates are 7 kW AC and 120 kW DC, with the Lux taking the latter to 150 kW, a rate that enables 10-80% SoC top ups in 26 minutes. Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) is available to power your appliances.

Standard kit include LED headlamps with ‘Racing Flag’ themed DRLs, a rear LED light bar that grows ‘wings’ at the sides, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen with voice command, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and MG’s iSmart app connectivity.

The Lux adds on 18-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, leather-fabric seats with perforated MG logos, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated leather steering wheel, wireless phone charging pad, six speakers, powered tailgate and a 360-degree surround view camera. Safety wise, it’s a full ADAS pack with auto high beam.

At 4,476 mm long, 1,849 mm wide and 1,621 mm tall, the S5 is 139 mm shorter, 52 mm narrower and 49 mm lower than the Proton eMas 7 and has a 20 mm shorter wheelbase. It’s slightly larger than the BYD Atto 3, though. There’s no frunk, but the 453-litre boot can be expanded to 1,441 litres with the rear seats folded, including the space under the boot floor.

Five colours are available – Arctic White, Monument Silver, Camden Grey, Dynamic Red and Elegant Latte. So, what do you think of the MG S5 EV’s looks and package next to the eMas 7 and Atto 3? We also covered the S5 at the recent BIMS 2025 show in Thailand and the local preview – click on the links for more.

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