Key Takeaways
- Essence RWD from $49,990 drive-away, Essence AWD from $56,990 drive-away
- RWD: 180kW, up to 530km WLTP, 0-100 in 7.3s
- AWD: 266kW dual motor, up to 485km WLTP, 0-100 in 5.1s
- 77kWh battery, 150kW DC charging (10-80% in about 38 min)
- 12.8-inch screen, HUD, 11-speaker audio, heated seats and wheel, up to 1,690L boot
- MG Pilot ADAS and 7 airbags standard, up to 10-year warranty
Image credit: MG Australia
MG has added a proper mid-size electric SUV to its Australian range. The all-new MG S6 EV slots in above the smaller MG 4 hatch and the ZS EV, and it lands with sharp drive-away pricing: $49,990 for the rear-drive Essence and $56,990 for the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Essence. Both are loaded single-grade variants, so there are no option packs to navigate, you just choose range or performance.
Pricing
| Variant | Drivetrain | Price (drive-away) |
|---|---|---|
| S6 EV Essence | RWD | $49,990 |
| S6 EV Essence | AWD | $56,990 |
Range, Power and Charging
Both variants run a 77kWh battery on MG's new Modular Scalable Platform. The rear-drive Essence is the range champion at up to 530km WLTP from its single 180kW motor, with a 7.3-second 0 to 100km/h time. The Essence AWD adds a front motor for 266kW all up, dropping the sprint to a quick 5.1 seconds while range eases to 485km. On a 150kW DC charger, MG quotes a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in around 38 minutes, and the rear-drive model gets a standard heat pump to hold range in the cold.
| Spec | Essence RWD | Essence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | RWD (single motor) | AWD (dual motor) |
| Power | 180 kW | 266 kW |
| Battery | 77 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 530 km | 485 km |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 sec | 5.1 sec |
| DC charge (10-80%) | ~38 min (150kW) | ~38 min (150kW) |
| Heat pump | Standard | - |
Inside and Tech
Image credit: MG Australia
The cabin pairs a 12.8-inch HD touchscreen with a 10.25-inch driver display and a head-up display, and MG has kept physical buttons for core controls rather than burying everything in menus. Standard kit includes an 11-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, and power-adjustable front seats. Practicality is a strong point, with up to 1,690 litres of boot space with the rear seats folded, a front trunk for cables, and a powered tailgate.
Safety
Image credit: MG Australia
Every S6 EV gets the MG Pilot driver-assist suite and seven airbags as standard. MG Pilot bundles autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection, and there is a 360-degree camera for tight parking. The body uses a mix of high-strength and hot-stamped steels. The S6 EV has not yet been rated by ANCAP, so there is no star rating to quote yet. We will update this story once one is published.
How It Compares
At $49,990 drive-away with 530km of range, the S6 EV Essence RWD lands right in the thick of the mid-size electric SUV fight, undercutting a lot of the electric SUV field on a drive-away basis. It squares up against the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV5 and Geely EX5, and the dual-motor AWD's 5.1-second sprint for $56,990 is genuinely quick for the money. For the wider electric picture, our best electric cars guide tracks the whole market.
Warranty
MG backs the S6 EV with up to a 10-year warranty when you keep servicing it within the MG dealer network, one of the longest factory warranties on sale in Australia and a big part of MG's value pitch.
Our Take
The S6 EV is exactly the car MG's range was missing: a roomy mid-size electric SUV at a sharp drive-away price. The rear-drive Essence is the pick for most buyers, with 530km of range, a heat pump and a single, well-equipped grade for under $50,000 drive-away. The AWD is a tempting step up if you want hot-hatch acceleration in a family SUV. The only real unknown is the ANCAP result, which is still to come. If you are cross-shopping the mid-size EV class, the S6 EV has just made the list more interesting.
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Disclaimer: Specifications and pricing are sourced from MG Australia. Prices are drive-away and current at time of writing. Range and charging figures are manufacturer claims on the WLTP cycle and under standardised test conditions; real-world results will vary with conditions, load and driving style.
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Disclaimer: All information in this article was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (25 May 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Specifications, government incentives, and rebates can change without notice. Always verify details with the manufacturer or relevant authority before making a purchase decision. Running cost estimates are based on average Australian driving conditions at 15,000 km/year. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations or rankings.
Written by Uzzi, CarSorted Editorial Team · 25 May 2026 · how we research
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