IM5 Standard Range

The MG IM5 Standard Range is a 5-seat liftback with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £39,950. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds, slower than 55% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 252 miles (405 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 47% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 35th of 38 liftbacks.

It uses around 3.4 mi/kWh (181 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 73.5 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 120 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 281 miles (452 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses LFP chemistry, which manufacturers generally allow to be charged to 100% routinely.

Its UK starting price works out at £159 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for liftbacks (£192 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £22,800–£26,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 247 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.