MG IM5 2026

The MG IM5 is a mid-size electric liftback sedan built by IM Motors (SAIC’s “Intelligence in Motion” sub-brand) and sold internationally under the MG badge. It sits in the mid-to-upper tier of MG’s EV lineup — priced above the mainstream MG4 hatchback but positioned as a genuine rival to premium electric sedans rather than a flagship halo car. The IM5 comes in rear-wheel-drive Standard and Long Range configurations, plus a dual-motor all-wheel-drive Performance variant. What makes it notable isn’t styling or badge prestige — it’s the 800-volt electrical architecture, which is still uncommon at this price point and enables some of the fastest DC charging currently available on a production EV.

Powertrain & Charging

The IM5 is offered with three battery options: a 73.5 kWh usable pack (Standard Range) rated at up to 304 miles WLTP, and a 96.5 kWh pack (Long Range) rated at up to 441 miles WLTP — one of the longer official ranges in the segment. Real-world figures typically land lower, closer to 250–300 miles depending on trim and conditions. Charging is where the IM5 stands out: DC fast charging peaks at 396 kW on the 800V architecture, allowing a 10–80% top-up in roughly 17 minutes on a compatible ultra-rapid charger. The Standard Range trim is capped lower, at around 153 kW DC, so charging speed varies meaningfully by variant. AC onboard charging tops out at 11 kW for home or destination charging. Output figures for the AWD Performance variant (up to 742 bhp) come from early market listings and pre-launch spec sheets, so treat them as provisional until confirmed at your local dealer.

Pricing, Fit & Context

In the UK — the IM5’s primary launch market — pricing runs from roughly £39,450 to £48,995 depending on trim, which converts to approximately €46,000–€57,000. That places it close to Tesla Model 3 pricing while undercutting several nominal rivals on spec-for-spec value. The IM5 realistically suits commuters and small families who want strong range and fast charging without stepping into luxury-brand pricing, plus fleet and company-car buyers drawn to low benefit-in-kind tax bands on EVs.

Within MG’s own lineup, the IM5 sits above the compact MG4 EV and alongside its SUV sibling, the IM6, both sharing the same underlying platform and charging tech. Outside the brand, its closest competitors are the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, both targeting the same buyers on range, price, and tech-forward cabins. For side-by-side comparison purposes, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD is the tightest match — similar price, similar range class, and the benchmark most shoppers cross-reference before buying.

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