What is the best electric MG?
MG makes some budget-friendly electric cars – but which is best for you?
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If MG had released an electric car pre-2005, it wouldn’t have been nearly as popular as the brand's current EV range is today, given the brand’s questionable past with reliability.
But since it was bought by Nanjing Automobile Group in 2005 – which merged into SAIC in 2007 – its cars have been winning awards left, right and centre.
Its first electric car – the MG ZS EV – was followed by models including the MG4 and MG5.
But which electric MG cars are the best?
MG5
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An electric estate car is a rare thing. There are currently just two you can buy in the UK – the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and the MG5, meaning it’s the cheapest one you can buy new or used.
It recently received a design overhaul that included a newly designed front end, more range and an upgraded interior.
This now means it’s as plush inside as the flagship MG4 or rivalling Mercedes or Audi petrol model, and it’s got an expansive range of up to 250 miles on a single charge.
MG4
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The MG4 is probably the most exciting small electric car of the past few years.
Not only does it start from just £26,995 brand-new (it’s cheaper used, however), but it also delivers on all its promises.
Even though it’s MG’s first-ever electric hatchback, it makes sure to pack a punch, with a range of up to 323 miles and 435hp in the top-spec XPower trim.
It’s also got one of the best modern car interiors, with a simple layout centred around a well-sized 10.25-inch touchscreen complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
MG ZS EV
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One of the best-used MG electric cars is the ZS EV, which offers extensive practicality and a 273-mile range from its 72.6kWh battery.
Its closest rivals are the Peugeot e-2008, Hyundai Kona Electric and Vauxhall Mokka Electric, but none of them can undercut the ZS EV in terms of price.
It’s pound-for-pound the best budget electric SUV on the market.
Inside, it’s got all the touches you’d expect to find, from a large infotainment screen and digital gauge cluster to a roomy 470-litre boot and plenty of rear-seat space.
MG HS PHEV
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We’re slightly cheating with this one because the MG HS isn’t an electric car, but a very fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid SUV is a great option to consider.
It’s powered by the same turbocharged 1.5-litre engine found in the standard petrol model, but it works in tandem with a 90kW electric motor that gives you up to 32 miles of electric-only driving – plenty for a typical commute.
Being the largest model MG makes, it’s extremely practical, with a 463-litre boot and plenty of space throughout, seating up to five people.