MG Motor, the UK based car brand, aims to have by 2021 plug-in cars accounting for over 50% of its UK’s total sales. The company, in this line, is expanding its line-up with the addition of two more electric cars. It is launching MG5 EV and MG HS Plug-in with its already present model in market MG ZS EV.
MG5 EV
MG5 EV is powered by a 115kW electric motor (equivalent to 156PS), giving acceleration of 0-60mph in just over eight seconds, with a 52.5kWh Lithium-Ion battery pack that can be charged from zero to 80% in just 50 minutes using a rapid charger.
MG5 EV has a WLTP-approved combined range of 214 miles in normal day-to-day use. This rises to 276 miles if the car is used solely for urban driving.
It can be charged from 0-80% charge in 50 minutes using a CCS connection makes it even more practical. A full charge at home using Type 2 fast charging can be attained in around eight and a half hours.
Prices start from just £24,495 after the Plug-In Car Grant (currently £3,000) and comes with a 7 year / 80,000 mile fully-transferable warranty as standard.
MG HS Plug-in
It is MG’s first model to feature a Plug-in Hybrid drivetrain, using the existing model’s 1.5-litre turbocharged engine working in tandem with a 90kW electric motor to give an EV-only range of 32 miles with zero tailpipe emissions.
It has the ability to accelerate from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds. Using a Type 2 fast charger, the MG HS Plug-in can be charged from zero to 100% in just three hours.
it also has driver assistance suite called MG Pilot, which is carried-over from the 5 star Euro NCAP rated petrol version, and comes as standard. MG Pilot includes a number of safety aids, including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
The new MG HS Plug-in SUV goes on sale in October with a great value entry price of £29,995.
