MG S5 EV vs Mini Countryman Electric

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

MG S5 EV

MGS5 EV 49 kWh

£28,745 · 171 mi

Wins 4 of 15

Mini Countryman Electric

Countryman E (MY26)

£29,255 · 249 mi

Wins 11 of 15

Our verdict

The MG S5 EV and Mini Countryman Electric are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The MG S5 EV starts at £28,745 in the UK and the Mini Countryman Electric at £29,255, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The S5 EV is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 8.0 s against 8.6 s. On top of that, it has the longer warranty (7 years against 3).

The Countryman Electric goes further, with about 249 miles of real-world range against 171 for the S5 EV. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (86 kW against 80 kW on average, 10–80%) and uses less energy (3.8 mi/kWh against 3.6 mi/kWh).

There's little between them on price and boot space.

Choose the MG S5 EV if you want more performance and a longer warranty and the Mini Countryman Electric if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

MG S5 EVMini Countryman Electric

Price

Price new: £28,745 (best)on sale now; £29,255on sale now
Used from (estimated): £16,4002025 car; –too new
Price per mile of range: £168; £118 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 171 mi275 km, estimate; 249 mi (best)400 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): about 168 mi2025 car, est.; –
Efficiency: 3.6 mi/kWh171 Wh/km, estimate; 3.8 mi/kWh (best)163 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 192 mi309 km; 262 mi (best)421 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 80 kW10–80% average; 86 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 22 kW (best)
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes (best); No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): No; No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; No

Battery

Usable battery: 47.1 kWh; 65.2 kWh (best)
Battery chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: No; Yes (best)

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: C · Medium car; C · Medium car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Rear-wheel drive; Front-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 8.0 s (best)0–100 km/h; 8.6 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,710 kg; 1,940 kg

Size

Length: 4.48 m14 ft 8 in; 4.43 m14 ft 7 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.85 m6 ft 1 in; 1.84 m6 ft 1 in
Width with mirrors: 2.09 m6 ft 10 in; 2.07 m6 ft 9 in
Height: 1.62 m5 ft 4 in; 1.66 m5 ft 5 in
Wheelbase: 2.73 m8 ft 11 in; 2.69 m8 ft 10 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 453 litres; 460 litres (best)
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 750 kg; 750 kg
Max payload: 445 kgpeople and luggage; 570 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: 5 stars; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 7 years (best)80,000 miles; 3 yearsunlimited miles
Battery warranty: 7 years80,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years (best)100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2025 on; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.