MG Pakistan is gearing up to shake up the local electric vehicle (EV) scene with the highly anticipated launch of its MG ES5 EV, a bold and innovative addition to its growing EV portfolio.
Sleek in design, loaded with cutting-edge tech, and built for performance, the MG ES5 EV aims to offer a fresh and premium experience for Pakistani consumers ready to embrace electric mobility.
While other auto brands made headlines at the Shanghai Auto Show—including MI Motors with the IM LS6 and Haval Pakistan teasing the GWM Poer Cannon Alpha PHEV—it was MG’s electric showcase that truly turned heads. The spotlight, however, remains firmly on the MG ES5 EV, which is positioned to replace the ZS EV in several global markets.
What’s Different About the MG ES5 EV?
This is not just a cosmetic upgrade. The MG ES5 EV has been engineered from the ground up using the Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) shared with the MG4. However, it brings a longer wheelbase and refined features to the table, making it more spacious and technologically advanced.
Key Dimensions:
• Length: 4,476 mm – noticeably longer than the ZS EV
• Wheelbase: 2,730 mm – offers enhanced legroom
• Width: 1,849 mm | Height: 1,621 mm
• Weight: Between 1,685 kg and 1,720 kg
Unlike the recently released 2025 ZS hybrid variant, the ES5 EV is a fully electric model, emphasizing MG’s long-term commitment to zero-emission transportation.
Design & Interior
The MG ES5 EV flaunts a futuristic aesthetic with no traditional grille, slim split LED headlights, and Cyberster-inspired styling cues. The rear is equally bold, featuring full-width LED taillights and a clean aerodynamic profile for optimal efficiency.
Inside, it’s a tech-lover’s dream:
• 6-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system
• 25-inch digital driver display
• D-shaped steering wheel with a rear-mounted gear selector
• Wireless charging pad and flexible storage options
Performance & Range
Powered by a 168 hp electric motor and a lithium iron phosphate battery sourced from SAIC-CATL, the MG ES5 EV offers a top-tier range of up to 525 km (CLTC cycle). Multiple battery options are expected, with the highest variant boasting a 62.2 kWh capacity.
Competing against the Kia EV4 and Peugeot E-2008, MG’s latest electric SUV has the potential to become a game-changer in Pakistan’s EV market. If priced smartly, the MG ES5 EV could set a new benchmark in its class.