MGS6 EV Review: A Genuine Model Y Rival?

The new MGS6 EV is bigger, more refined and more ambitious than the electric MGs we’ve seen before, but is it good enough to genuinely challenge the established players in the electric SUV market like the Tesla Model Y? IWe take the MGS6 EV on the road to assess its performance, ride comfort, handling, interior quality, technology and practicality. Could this be MG’s most convincing electric vehicle yet? Let us know what you think in the comments, and subscribe to The Driven for more independent Australian EV reviews, news and analysis. MGS6 EV key specifications: Essence RWD • Price: $49,990 drive-away • Battery: 77kWh NCM • Power: 180kW • Torque: 350Nm • Range: Up to 530km WLTP • 0–100km/h: 7.3 seconds • Frunk: 86 litres Essence AWD • Price: $56,990 drive-away • Battery: 77kWh NCM • Power: 266kW • Torque: 540Nm • Range: Up to 485km WLTP • 0–100km/h: 5.1 seconds • Frunk: 67 litres Both variants • Maximum DC charging: 144kW • DC charging: 10–80% in a claimed 38 minutes • AC charging: Up to 11kW • Boot capacity: 581 litres, or 1,690 litres with the rear seats folded • Braked towing capacity: 1,500kg • Ground clearance: 190mm • 12.8-inch infotainment display and 10.25-inch driver display • Vehicle-to-load capability • 20-inch alloy wheels Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Exterior 01:03 - Boot Space 01:27 - Frunk Storage 01:46 - Rear Seat Experience 02:40 - Front Interior Layout 03:22 - Battery and Range Specs 03:40 - Charging 04:04 - Australian Pricing and Warranty 04:26 - AWD vs RWD 05:30 - Driving Impressions 06:08 - Regenerative Braking 06:57 - Ride Quality 07:18 - Infotainment and ADAS 08:25 - Real-World Efficiency 08:55 - Thoughts after a week 10:07 - Final Verdict --- 📰 Subscribe to our free newsletter https://mailchi.mp/c49d77a3b13f/drive... 📱 Follow us on social media X: @TheDriven_io Threads/Instgram: thedriven_io TikTok: @thedriven.io Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedriven.io Facebook:   / thedrivenau   LinkedIn:   / the-driven