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Entity Snapshot
The MG S5 EV is a suv BEV from MG, listed from $16,460 ex-factory. CLTC range is 425 km from a 49.1 kWh pack with 125 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 49.1 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 425 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 125 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 25 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $16,460 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 125 kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4476 mm |
| Width | 1849 mm |
| Height | 1621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm |
| Curb weight | 1615 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 13.42 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $16,460 |
| Standard import duty | $1,646 |
| Countervailing duty | $6,391 |
| VAT | $4,655 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $35,752 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG S5 EV (this model) | 49.1 kWh | 2730 mm | 25 min (30-80%) | $16,460 |
| Deepal S05 | 56.12 kWh | 2880 mm | 15 min (30-80%) | $16,460 |
| Venucia V-Online DD-i | 18.4 kWh | 2700 mm | N/A | $16,510 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 425 km |
| Battery | 49.1 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 125 kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| Length | 4476 mm |
| Width | 1849 mm |
| Height | 1621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm |
| Curb weight | 1615 kg |
| Efficiency | 13.3 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 25 min (30-80%) |
Mg S5 EV (starting at $16,460) is a SUV from MG.
- Range: 425 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 49.1 kWh
- Motor power: 125 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 7.7 s
Overview
MG’s MG S5 EV is an front-wheel-drive battery-electric SUV. Specification highlights are a top speed of 170 km/h and peak output of 125 kW. At $16,460 ex-factory, this SUV battery-electric sits in the value-oriented segment. Across export markets for the SUV battery-electric, the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +30.4% over base (about $21,463 landed) — Germany applies a 35.3% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff. For the SUV battery-electric buyer, it suits private buyers and fleet managers watching import duty exposure.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $35,751 | +117.2% |
| France | EU | $35,896 | +118.1% |
| Netherlands | EU | $36,141 | +119.6% |
| Sweden | EU | $36,791 | +123.5% |
| Denmark | EU | $40,221 | +144.4% |
| Spain | EU | $35,851 | +117.8% |
| Italy | EU | $36,236 | +120.2% |
| Belgium | EU | $35,891 | +118.1% |
| Austria | EU | $35,696 | +116.9% |
| Portugal | EU | $36,431 | +121.3% |
| Ireland | EU | $36,431 | +121.3% |
| Poland | EU | $36,286 | +120.5% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $27,977 | +70.0% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $27,825 | +69.0% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $24,554 | +49.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $22,597 | +37.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $24,325 | +47.8% |
| Israel | Middle East | $25,632 | +55.7% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $21,463 | +30.4% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $31,902 | +93.8% |
| Australia | Oceania | $23,956 | +45.5% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $24,302 | +47.6% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $22,262 | +35.3% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $23,661 | +43.8% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $32,105 | +95.1% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $26,389 | +60.3% |
| Mexico | North America | $35,690 | +116.8% |
| Canada | North America | $25,377 | +54.2% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $32,568 | +97.9% |
| South Africa | Africa | $29,891 | +81.6% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $16,460 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,646 |
| Countervailing duty (35%) | $6,391 |
| VAT (19%) | $4,655 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $35,752 |
Premium over base price: +117.2%
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