Chery E5 vs MG S6 EV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery E5 at 5 stars (2022) and the MG S6 EV at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery E5 and 92% for the MG S6 EV, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG S6 EV, against 5 on the Chery E5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 7 in the MG S6 EV.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG S6 EV. The MG S6 EV counters with head-up display, wireless charging, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery E5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG S6 EV offers vegan leather.

Drivetrain

The Chery E5 uses a Electric producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.6 seconds.

The MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG S6 EV is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.9kWh (Chery E5) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Chery E5) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

Space & Comfort

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 284mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Chery E5 and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 281L advantage.

The Chery E5 turns in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG S6 EV's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Chery E5 costs about $634 a year (13.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the MG S6 EV about $696 a year (14.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $62 a year less for the Chery E5.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery E5) and 10 years / 250k km (MG S6 EV). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery E5), no data (MG S6 EV).

Where each one leads

The Chery E5: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($634 a year against $696).

The MG S6 EV: more power (180kW against 155kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (581L against 300L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 7).

The Verdict

MG S6 EV scores higher, 81 vs 79

The MG S6 EV scores 81 to the Chery E5's 79 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 9 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (MG S6 EV ahead by 20 points), energy efficiency (Chery E5 ahead by 9 points), performance (MG S6 EV ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Chery E5 costs about $62 less (13.2 kWh/100km against 14.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 300L in the Chery E5, 581L in the MG S6 EV. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery E5, 10 on the MG S6 EV.

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