Jaecoo 5 EV vs MG S5 EV

The Jaecoo 5 EV and MG S5 EV are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The Jaecoo 5 EV starts at £27,505 in the UK and the MG S5 EV at £28,745, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The 5 EV goes further, with about 202 miles of real-world range against 171 for the S5 EV. On top of that, it is £1,240 cheaper to buy new (£27,505 against £28,745), has the bigger boot (480 litres against 453) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 7.7 s against 8.0 s.

The S5 EV uses less energy (3.6 mi/kWh against 3.4 mi/kWh).

There's little between them on rapid-charging speed and warranty length (7 years).

Choose the Jaecoo 5 EV if you want the longest range and the lower price and the MG S5 EV if you want lower running costs.