MG is making significant strides in its range of electric vehicles. Alongside the renewal of the MG4 and the introduction of the affordable MG4 Urban, the brand is launching the MGS6 EV, a family-friendly electric SUV. Can it compete with the likes of Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4, and Peugeot E-5008? Here’s our review.
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No matter the powertrain, the family SUV is a must-have for car brands. Representing 27% of the French market in 2025, it is a lucrative and competitive segment.
Thus, into this competitive fray steps the MGS6 EV, the flagship of MG’s electric lineup and the successor to the Marvel R. Built on the same platform as the MG4, MGS5, and Cyberster, it aims to blend the versatility of an SUV with the road-going prowess and value for money that MG is known for.
Does it succeed, especially when the competition is so well-established? After an initial static reveal, we took the wheel of this large electric SUV on the roads along the Portuguese coast. Here are our thoughts.
Technical Specifications
| Model | MG S6 EV |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.71 m x 1.91 m x 1.67 m |
| Power (HP) | 244 HP |
| 0 to 100km/h | 7.3 s |
| Level of Autonomy | Semi-autonomous driving (level 2) |
| Max Speed | 200 km/h |
| Main Screen Size | 12.8 inches |
| Car Side Socket | Type 2 Combo (CCS) |
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This test was conducted during a press trip organized by the brand.
Design: It Looks Good
At 4.71 m long, 1.91 m wide, and 1.67 m high, the MGS6 EV is quite imposing. Carrying the family look of its smaller siblings, it sports a design that, while not rewriting any standards, does the job well.
At the front, the now-classic dual-stage headlights feature very slender top optics (for the light signature) and a functional lower section in the bumper. The air grille also carries the MG signature with a silver-colored trim rising to the center.
The side profile is quite massive, yet it avoids looking bulky with several dynamic lines… and large 20-inch wheels as standard. Notably, the windows do not look like slits, something worth mentioning in this category.
The rear continues the effective recipes, albeit unoriginal, especially with a light strip across the width of the tailgate and fairly finely crafted lights. The bumper features a molding reminiscent of the front bumper.
As for aerodynamics, the air penetration coefficient (Cx) is set at 0.27, a figure that is also standard: the Peugeot E-5008 is at 0.29, the Skoda Enyaq at 0.26.
In short, while not particularly innovative, the MGS6 EV presents a clean, reassuring, and quite prestigious design: arguably the best one could ask for in this category.
Cabin: A Car for Living?
A Unique Dashboard
While the MG4 and the MGS5 EV share their dashboard design, does the brand do the same with the S6? The answer is no, as the large SUV features its own layout.
Without losing the family look, the S6 takes up more space with a more generous central console that blends into the dashboard.
Inserts in (faux) carbon, light and clean surfaces, padded materials, metal speaker grills: the atmosphere is quite pleasant in this dark harmony, knowing that a light upholstery is also available, adding (real) wood veneers.
The sense of space is greatly aided by the generous glass surfaces accompanied by a huge glass roof and a light headliner: everything contributes to comfort.
Room for Passengers, Less for the Trunk
This comfort is also found in the cabin space. There are no issues at the front with generous, standard heated and ventilated seats, although the passenger cannot adjust the height of theirs.
The rear bench hammers this point home with gigantic space. The access via the very wide doors is a good indicator, but the legroom is quite remarkable, especially since the rest of the dimensions are equally generous. Little touches are standard, with air vents and two USB-C ports; the outer seats are supposed to be heated, but our test was not very conclusive.
However, this generous rear seating comes at the expense of the trunk space. The MGS6 EV offers 493 liters at the rear, a volume that falls short of its competitors: the C5 Aircross promises 565 liters, the Enyaq claims 585 liters, and the 5008 up to 831 liters.
Some consolation can be found with the front trunk (frunk) of 124 liters for the rear-wheel-drive version (102 liters for the 4×4), which not everyone offers.
Infotainment: The Bare Minimum
Despite its unique dashboard, the MGS6 EV doesn’t innovate much with its displays, featuring a 12.8-inch central panel, already known from the MGS5, MG4, and even the MG4 Urban under 20,000 euros.
As a result, we find a rather basic screen: sufficient for a low-cost compact, less so for what represents the flagship of the electric range. Without being shameful, the graphics, responsiveness, and features cannot compete with the leaders of the category.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, as well as a route planner and access to connected services; in short, the bare minimum, but nothing beyond that.
The 10.25-inch digital clusters are larger than the rest of the range, expanding the possibilities. However, the display remains very classic, with a multi-display trip computer, and a presentation without fault but without much flair.
Finally, MG is very proud to announce the arrival of a head-up display, capable of projecting driving and navigation information onto the windshield. A first for the brand… which I quickly disabled: the projection was too “close” to my eyes relative to the road, forcing them to constantly adjust. Tiring.
Driving Aids: Good Level
Another carryover from the MGS5 EV: the next-generation driving aids, provided by Horizon Robotics.
The arsenal made mandatory by the European GSR-2 standard (overspeed alert, driver inattention alert, lane crossing alert, cruise control, etc.) is obviously there, but MG offers (as usual) a level 2 semi-autonomous driving system, including adaptive cruise control and lane keeping.
Since there were few highway sections on our test loop, our review should be taken with a grain of salt; however, the suite of driving aids generally gave us satisfaction, which is not a big surprise: the MG4 and MGS5 EV, equipped with the same suite, were without major flaws on this subject.
And if the beeps and buzzes annoy you, the MG Pilot Custom, a shortcut on the screen that disables the driving aids, is obviously present.
Driving: Nothing Earth-Shattering
A Simple Spec Sheet
Another MG habit: a spec sheet that goes for simplicity. On the S6 EV, two powertrains are available.
The first, which will likely make up almost all sales in France, is a rear-wheel-drive version. Its rear motor develops 180 kW (244 HP) and 350 Nm of torque, enough to propel the electric SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.
A four-wheel-drive version is also available. The rear motor is retained, but MG adds a front motor, offering a combined 299 kW (361 HP) and 540 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km/h time is thus reduced to 5.1 seconds. In both cases, the maximum speed is capped at 200 km/h.
A Drive “Like a Good Family Man”
We had the rear-wheel-drive version for testing. While the 244 HP might be enticing, especially in this relatively light (for its size) electric SUV weighing 1,908 kg empty, the initial drive quickly sets the tone: the MGS6 EV is driven very calmly.
Forget the spirited temperament of the MG4; the electric SUV plays a much quieter tune with very smooth accelerations. The handling is also quite different: while not clumsy, the S6 will rarely thrill; obviously, that’s not the point with a family SUV, we agree.
However, the suspension could be improved. Likely burdened by the 20-inch wheels and the high stance of the S6 EV, they become a bit too bouncy when the pavement gets uneven, jostling passengers.
Otherwise, the numerous settings allow you to choose the driving mode, acceleration, regeneration, and steering to your liking – either on the screen or via the steering wheel shortcuts for regeneration and modes. As often with MG, thanks to a brake-by-wire system, the pedal offers a consistent feel, even if quite firm. A matter of getting used to it.
Charging, Range, and Consumption: Not Up to Competitors’ Level
A Well-Known Battery
Based on the well-known MSP platform, the MGS6 EV uses the largest possible 77 kWh battery – the extra-long wheelbase might have suggested a larger pack.
Regardless, this pack allows the large SUV to claim a range of 530 km according to the WLTP cycle for the rear-wheel-drive version and 485 km WLTP for the four-wheel drive, with respective consumptions of 16.6 and 18.1 kWh/100 km including charging losses.
The ranges are average for the category: a Volkswagen ID.4, with a battery of the same size, announces 566 km WLTP in two-wheel drive and 557 km WLTP in four-wheel drive; a Peugeot E-5008 with a 73 kWh battery, it’s respectively 500 and 470 km WLTP.
However, charging is lagging behind. No issues with slow charging (alternating current) with an 11 kW charger, allowing a recharge on a wallbox in about 7 hours, but rapid charging on a fast charger is another story.
With a maximum power of 144 kW, the MGS6 EV indeed requires 38 minutes to go from 10 to 80%, which is 10 minutes more than most of its competitors.
The conditions of the test, it must be said, were not optimal with huge gusts and downpours. Nevertheless, the trip computer displayed 15.4 kWh/100 km after the 182 km of our route, which translates to a theoretical range of exactly 500 km under these conditions. Also noteworthy is the almost complete absence of highway portions on our route, which may have favored this consumption, which is quite reasonable overall.
Price, Competition, and Availability: A Partial Compensation for Ineligibility for Bonuses
As usual with MG, the S6 EV’s range is extremely simple… since there is only one trim, named Luxury. Apart from the light interior and metallic paint (650 euros each), everything is included. But really everything: 20-inch wheels, driving aids, 360° camera, connected screens, heated and ventilated seats, glass roof, heat pump, etc.
In short, a comprehensive equipment list, which MG prices at 44,990 euros; the 4×4 version asks for 47,990 euros. Produced in China, the MGS6 EV does not qualify for the ecological bonus; to this, MG responds with an immediate discount of 3,500 euros, roughly equivalent to the first tier of the bonus.
Against it, the Skoda Enyaq starts at 46,950 euros (eligible for the bonus) with 580 km of autonomy; the same for a Volkswagen ID.4 with the same battery. Let’s not forget the Peugeot E-5008 (46,690 euros for 500 km WLTP), nor the Xpeng G6 (46,990 euros for 525 km WLTP but a recharge in 12 minutes); finally, the ever-present Tesla Model Y sets the benchmark, offering 534 km of range for 39,990 euros in the Rear-Wheel Drive version.
Thus, the most interesting version of the MGS6 EV would probably be the 4×4 version, since its competitors price their equivalent versions around (or beyond) 50,000 euros, therefore excluded from the bonus. A well-placed proposition, then, even if MG France confirms that it will represent only a handful of the roughly 1,500 S6 EVs registered per year in the country.
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Maya Singh is a senior editor covering tablets and hybrid devices. Her work explores how these tools reshape digital productivity and learning. She also contributes to feature editorials on emerging tech.