MG S5 EV vs Volvo EX30
How the MG S5 EV and the Volvo EX30 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| MG S5 EV | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 298 mi | 298 mi |
| Usable battery | 62.1 kWh | 64 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 13.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| MG S5 EV | Volvo EX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 198 mi | 198 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 283 mi | 283 mi |
| Motorway | 232 mi | 232 mi |
| City | 322 mi | 322 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- MG S5 EV
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the MG S5 EV or the Volvo EX30?
- On the official WLTP cycle the MG S5 EV is rated 298 mi and the Volvo EX30 298 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 198 mi from the MG S5 EV and 198 mi from the Volvo EX30.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.