MG is taking the next step in its electrification strategy with the arrival of the MGS6 EV, a 100% electric family SUV expected in Europe in early 2026. Larger, more refined and better equipped than its predecessors, this new model aims to make its mark in the EV SUV segment against the market leaders. The new model is part of the brand’s drive to become a major player in the electric vehicle sector.
MGS6 EV technical sheet
The MGS6 EV is based on the MSP modular electric platform, designed to offer space, comfort and efficiency, and already tried and tested on models such as the MG4. According to the manufacturer, it will be 4.71 m long and 1.91 m wide, with a generous wheelbase of around 2.84 m – dimensions that are conducive to space on board. The boot is rated at 674 litres in five-seat configuration, expandable to almost 1,910 litres with the bench seat folded down.
On the technical front, MG has opted for simplicity, with a 77 kWh NCM battery compatible with fast recharging up to 144 kW. Two configurations are planned: a rear-wheel drive version developing 244 bhp, and a Dual Motor version with all-wheel drive peaking at 361 bhp. The claimed WLTP range is around 530 km for rear-wheel drive and just under 500 km for the most powerful version, while recharging from 10 to 80% takes just under 40 minutes on a fast charging point, a time on paper slightly shorter than that of some direct competitors.
Design and interior ambience: moving upmarket without sacrificing appetite
Aesthetically, the MGS6 EV marks a clear break with the more ‘low-cost’ image historically associated with certain MG models. Externally, it is closer to the codes of modern SUVs: short bonnet, slightly receding roof, neat lighting signature.
Inside, the British-born brand, now controlled by the Chinese SAIC group, has opted for a more premium ambience. The MGS6 EV features a large 12.8-inch central screen accompanied by a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Materials have been upgraded with metallic inserts and foamed surfaces, complemented by ambient lighting and heated and ventilated front seats depending on version. The generous wheelbase ensures excellent rear-seat space, in keeping with the SUV’s family ambitions.
In terms of safety, this model boasts a host of top-of-the-range features, including lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and other advanced systems.
MG / SAIC’s electric ambitions: a trajectory set to 2030
MG’s electrical strategy is based on several phases:
- Phase 1 (≈2019-2022): entry into the European market with affordable EVs such as the ZS EV and MG5 EV.
- Phase 2 (2022-2024): launch of the MSP platform and models such as the MG4.
- Phase 3 (2024-2026): moving up the range with vehicles such as the Cyberster (a 100% electric roadster) and now the MGS6 EV, both showcases of technology and volume.
MG and its parent company SAIC aim to offer an almost entirely electric range in several European markets around 2030, in line with the progressive bans on sales of new combustion-powered vehicles. At the same time, in China, SAIC, which owns the brand, is rolling out a similar technical base under several brands, with the aim of achieving a total transition to pure electric by 2035 at the latest.
Production sites and industrial issues
Like the brand’s other electric models, the MGS6 EV is assembled in China, in the factories of the SAIC Motor group, which now centralises MG’s global production. This industrial strategy, based on the integration of key components (batteries, motors, electronics), enables the brand to offer electric vehicles that are competitive in terms of price and performance.
This industrial layout goes a long way towards explaining MG’s ability to position the MGS6 EV as a spacious, powerful and richly equipped family SUV, while remaining below the price levels of many of the European offerings in this segment.
However, this organisation remains exposed to changes in European regulations, particularly concerning rules of origin, customs duties and the carbon footprint of imported vehicles. Against this backdrop, MG and its parent company SAIC have already raised the possibility of partial industrialisation in Europe in the medium term, particularly for batteries and final assembly, although no precise timetable has been set out.
Conclusion
The MGS6 EV represents MG’s move upmarket, offering a vehicle that combines family space, performance, modern technology and, above all, a competitive price. MG has taken a significant step forward and is now targeting the established players in the electric SUV segment in Europe.
