Geely Starray EM-i vs MG S6 EV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Geely Starray EM-i and MG S6 EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Geely Starray EM-i and 92% for the MG S6 EV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i 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 Geely Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 MG S6 EV counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 193kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 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 Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 180kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG S6 EV is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 32mm longer 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 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 153L advantage.

For towing, the MG S6 EV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Geely Starray EM-i turns in a 10.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG S6 EV's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely Starray EM-i) and 10 years / 250k km (MG S6 EV).

Where each one leads

The Geely Starray EM-i: the lower starting price ($37,490 against $49,990) and more power (193kW against 180kW).

The MG S6 EV: the bigger boot with the seats up (581L against 428L), the longer warranty (10 years against 7) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

MG S6 EV scores higher, 81 vs 70

The MG S6 EV scores 81 to the Geely Starray EM-i's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (MG S6 EV ahead by 13 points), performance (MG S6 EV ahead by 11 points), reliability (MG S6 EV ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i, 581L in the MG S6 EV. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely Starray EM-i, 10 on the MG S6 EV.

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