The locally assembled (CKD) MG S5 EV is now officially launched in Malaysia, and the made-in-Pegoh, Melaka electric crossover is sold in a sole Lux variant priced at RM117,528 on-the-road without insurance in Peninsular Malaysia.
This is the SAIC brand’s first model to be locally assembled in Malaysia, and first rolled off the production line from EPMB Plant 2 in Pegoh, Melaka last month.
The transition from CBU to CKD sees the MG S5 EV get an uprated electric powertrain, which now outputs 151 kW (205 PS) and 350 Nm from the same single-motor RWD configuration, bringing gains of 35 PS and 100 Nm from the 170 PS/250 Nm motor of the CBU version that was launched in May 2025.
As the sole Lux specification, the locally assembled S5 EV continues to have a 62 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack that enables up to 446 km of range on the WLTP standard, according to MG Motor Malaysia. Fast charging for the Lux continues to be supported at up to 150 kW DC, which brings a 10-80% charge in approximately 26 minutes.
Key comfort and convenience features in the CKD MG S5 EV include full leatherette seats (leather-fabric combo in the CBU), power-adjustable front passenger seat (manual in the CBU), and a hands-free powered tailgate (also present on the CBU).
For safety and driving assistance systems, the CKD MG S5 EV gets the full complement as featured in the fully imported version, which means seven airbags, and ADAS Level 2.5 functions.
Therefore, the ADAS suite here continues to include adaptive cruise control, AEB, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, door opening warning, drowsiness monitoring system, emergency lane keeping, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, intelligent headlamp control, lane keep assist, rear collision warning, and traffic jam assist. Also on are the tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat anchors and a tyre repair kit.
Three exterior colours are offered for the CKD MG S5 EV, and these are Grey, Silver and Gold. The locally assembled MG S5 EV is covered by a seven-year, 150,000 km vehicle warranty, along with an eight-year, 180,000 km battery pack warranty and an eight-year, 160,000 km drive motor control unit warranty.
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