MG S6 EV vs Kia EV5

The MG S6 EV starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV5 opens at $49,770. That makes the Kia EV5 the more affordable entry point by $220.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $54,747 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the MG S6 EV and Kia EV5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the MG S6 EV and 88% for the Kia EV5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG S6 EV packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Kia EV5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the MG S6 EV and 7 in the Kia EV5. The MG S6 EV adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV5 misses.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The MG S6 EV features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG S6 EV stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia EV5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG S6 EV gets vegan leather upholstery while the Kia EV5 offers cloth.

The MG S6 EV uses a Electric Motor producing 180kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG S6 EV is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (MG S6 EV) vs 64.2kWh (Kia EV5), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 511km. DC fast charging peaks at 144kW (MG S6 EV) vs 150kW (Kia EV5).

The MG S6 EV measures 4,708mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 93mm longer than the Kia EV5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 581L in the MG S6 EV and 513L in the Kia EV5, giving the MG S6 EV a 68L advantage.

For towing, the MG S6 EV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG S6 EV) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5). The MG S6 EV has longer coverage.