MG MG5 EV vs Opel Frontera Electric
How the MG MG5 EV and the Opel Frontera Electric compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| MG MG5 EV | Opel Frontera Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 250 mi | 254 mi |
| Usable battery | 57.4 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 13.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| MG MG5 EV | Opel Frontera Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 166 mi | 168 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 238 mi | 241 mi |
| Highway | 195 mi | 198 mi |
| City | 270 mi | 274 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Opel Frontera Electric
- Further in winter
- Opel Frontera Electric
- More efficient
- Opel Frontera Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the MG MG5 EV or the Opel Frontera Electric?
- On the EPA rating the MG MG5 EV is rated 250 mi and the Opel Frontera Electric 254 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 166 mi from the MG MG5 EV and 168 mi from the Opel Frontera Electric.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, 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.