The MG 5 is currently an exceedingly rare thing - a practical electric car that’s actually an estate, rather than an SUV. The only other one on sale right now is the Porsche Taycan Turismo, although more rivals will start to arrive over the next few years. Mind you, they’ll be hard pressed to be as affordable as the 5, which is very sharply priced. A just-over 400km range from a 61kWh battery is slightly disappointing, but the upgraded cabin and touchscreen (compared to the older 5) are big improvements, and the 479-litre boot means it’s still one of the most practical family EVs around

MG 5 Tech Specs

Model featured	MG 5
Official WLTP range between charges	378-402km
Battery details (usable capacity)	57.4kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	115kW single front-mounted
Fastest recharging rate	87kW on DC
Energy consumption	17.5-17.9kWh/100km
Maximum power output	156hp
Maximum torque output	280Nm
0-100km/h	7.7 seconds
Towing capability	500kg
Kerb weight	1,552-1,560kg