MG IM5 and IM6 arrive in Europe: 800 V, up to 751 hp, rear-wheel steering and 396 kW charging
The MG IM5 saloon and MG IM6 SUV are now on sale in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, with 75 or 100 kWh batteries, up to 710 km WLTP and 553 kW Performance versions.
MG is bringing its most advanced EVs to Europe. The MG IM5 saloon and the MG IM6 coupé-SUV, developed with SAIC's premium IM brand, have been on sale since the summer in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, according to "electrive". Both use an 800 V architecture, a 26.3-inch display, 20 speakers and one-touch automated parking.
The numbers, model by model
According to the official "MG Motor Netherlands" release, both models come in three versions:
- Standard Range RWD: 75 kWh LFP battery, 295 hp, 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s; 490 km (IM5) and 450 km (IM6) WLTP;
- Long Range RWD: 100 kWh battery, 407 hp; the IM5 does 0–100 in 4.9 s with 710 km, the IM6 5.4 s with 625 km;
- Performance AWD: 553 kW (751 hp); the IM5 sprints in 3.2 s with 575 km, the IM6 in 3.5 s with 505 km.
Top-level technology
The IM5 has all-wheel steering, and on the IM6 "electrive" notes the rear wheels steer by up to 6°, for a 10.18 m turning circle. The IM6 Performance gets air suspension with active damping. DC charging peaks at up to 396 kW: "electrive" quotes 10–80% in about 17 minutes for the IM6.
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Prices
In the Netherlands, the IM5 starts at €48,799 and the IM6 at €51,799, including BPM tax and delivery. In Germany, "electrive" lists the IM6 at €56,990 (RWD) and €60,990 (AWD). With SAIC's plant in Ferrol, Spain, planned from 2028, MG is strengthening its European footprint.
What it means for drivers
The IM5 and IM6 deliver premium-car performance, long range and very fast charging at competitive prices. More competition in the large-EV class means better deals for everyone shopping for an electric family car.
