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Jaecoo E5 vs MG4 EV
Selected trimPureChange trim248 mi · 61 kWh · £27,505
Selected trimPremium Long RangeChange trim280 mi · 64 kWh · £29,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Jaecoo E5 leads on motorway range and running costs, while the MG MG4 EV leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Jaecoo E5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the MG4 EV if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MG MG4 EV leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMG
Jaecoo
5.2
MG
7.2
Motorway RangeJaecoo
Jaecoo
4.5
MG
3.5
FamilyMG
Jaecoo
3.4
MG
7.4
ChargingMG
Jaecoo
3.4
MG
7.4
Cost Per MileJaecoo
Jaecoo
5.2
MG
2.3
City Driving
Jaecoo
6.6
MG
6.7
Too close to call
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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Jaecoo E5
MG4 EV
Length
Jaecoo E54,380mm
MG4 EV4,287mm-93mm
Width
Jaecoo E51,862mm
MG4 EV1,836mm-26mm
Height
Jaecoo E51,680mm
MG4 EV1,516mm-164mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Jaecoo E5Pure | MG4 EVPremium Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,862 mm | 1,836 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,060 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,516 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 538 mm spare | 564 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
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How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Jaecoo E5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
MG4 EV
- 280 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 154 kW, faster than 95% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jaecoo E5 Pure |  MG4 EV Premium Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.38m | 4.29m-93mm |
| Width | 1.86m | 1.84m-26mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.52m-164mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.63m | 2.71m+75mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 480L (better) | 388L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1180L (better) | 1164L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,840kg | 1,765kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg (better) | 500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 61kWh | 64kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 248 mi | 280 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 80kW | 154kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,505 (better) | £29,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
* Jaecoo E5: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Jaecoo E5Pure | MG4 EVPremium Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 248 miles | 280 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 207 miles (better) | 181 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | 25 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 80 kW | 154 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 176 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 58.9 kWh | 61.7 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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Jaecoo E5
Pure
MG4 EV
Premium Long Range
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Jaecoo E5Pure | MG4 EVPremium Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £22,849 | £20,992 |
| Average used price | £23,304 | £21,792 |
| Active used listings trackedIndependent UK dealer listings seen in the last 90 days. | 9 listings | 15 listings (better) |
| Saving vs RRP | £4,201 below new | £8,203 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Up 18% over ~6 months | Down 22.1% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Jaecoo E5 Pure
Jaecoo E5 Pure
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - MG MG4 EV Premium Long Range
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users75%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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Buying options
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Jaecoo E5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
MG4 EV
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Jaecoo E5
- £21,3992026Car360View
- £27,2642026Car360View
- £26,9492026Car360View
MG4 EV
- £18,4992026Car360View
- £21,9902026Cars2View
- £24,4902026Cars2View
Frequently asked questions
Is the MG MG4 EV worth the extra £2,490 over the Jaecoo E5?
The MG MG4 EV costs £2,490 more than the Jaecoo E5. For that premium it adds 32 miles more WLTP range and 74 kW faster peak rapid charging. The Jaecoo E5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 92 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the MG MG4 EV comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jaecoo E5 or the MG MG4 EV?
The Jaecoo E5 is £2,490 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Jaecoo E5 comes out roughly £2,610 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Jaecoo E5 and MG MG4 EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 207 miles for the Jaecoo E5 and 181 miles for the MG MG4 EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Jaecoo E5 goes roughly 25 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jaecoo E5 or the MG MG4 EV?
The two are within 26 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 564 mm of total clearance for the MG MG4 EV and about 538 mm of total clearance for the Jaecoo E5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jaecoo E5 or the MG MG4 EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Jaecoo E5 and 90% for the MG MG4 EV. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .