The MG IM5 is already making waves as MG Motor’s daring premium electric saloon — a smart, tech-heavy model that represents a fusion of British brand heritage and state-of-the-art Chinese engineering via SAIC’s IM (Intelligent Mobility) sub-brand.
Revealed at 2023 Shanghai Auto Show and available from 2024, the IM5 features up to 700 km CLTC range² and ultra-fast 800V charging³ along with advanced Level 2+ ADAS for relaxed driving on the highway.
Set to be priced in the ₹35-45 lakh (ex-showroom) range for India (expected Q2 2026 launch), it’s being pitched as a luxury EV rival to the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3 — catered towards city-dwellers who want sophistication combined with sustainability.
With MG targeting 50% of its sales coming from EVs by 2026, the IM5 serves as a reminder of the brand’s global aspirations and will come with a 7-year/1.5 lakh km warranty as well as over-the-air updates, ensuring you’re always up-to-date.
- MG IM5 Features: Futuristic Design and Luxe Tech Cockpit
- MG IM5 Specifications: Blistering Performance with 800V Efficiency
- MG IM5 Price, Variants, and Launch Timeline
- MG IM5 – Innovation and the Team Behind it
- Social Media Buzz: The 2026 EV You Probably Want to Keep an Eye On
- Conclusion: MG IM5 — Redefining Electric Saloon Sophistication
MG IM5 Features: Futuristic Design and Luxe Tech Cockpit
The MG IM5 is simply stunning with its aerodynamic “double wing” profile – a low, fastback saloon measuring 4,784 mm in length and a wheelbase of 2,825 mm means limo-like rear space. With its frameless doors, an active grille shutters and a 0.229 Cd drag coefficient, Serenity operates like whispering efficiency.
Exterior features include adaptive headlights, 19–21 inch aero wheels, and a panoramic glass roof in colors including the menacing Starlight Silver and Quantum Blue.
Other-worldly minimalism permeates the cabin — a 26-inch curved OLED widescreen combines instrument cluster and infotainment, Nappa leather ventilated seats include massage and ambient lighting that thumps along to music.
Tech highlights include an AR-HUD for navigation, 15-speaker Dynaudio system and gesture controls, so everything is at your fingertips.
Set to be priced in the ₹35-45 lakh (ex-showroom) range for India (expected Q2 2026 launch), it’s being pitched as a luxury EV rival to the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3 — catered towards city-dwellers who want sophistication combined with sustainability.
MG IM5 Specifications: Blistering Performance with 800V Efficiency
With MG targeting 50% of its sales coming from EVs by 2026, the IM5 serves as a reminder of the brand’s global aspirations and will come with a 7-year/1.5 lakh km warranty as well as over-the-air updates, ensuring you’re always up-to-date.
- The RWD variant delivers 258 kW (346 hp) and sprints 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
- The AWD Performance trim unleashes 400 kW (536 hp) for a 3.5-second dash.
The IM5 claims 700 km CLTC range (approx. 550–600 km WLTP, with real-world tests near 450+ km), while 800V fast charging enables 10–80% top-ups in just 18 minutes.
| Key Specifications | RWD (Standard) | AWD Performance |
| Battery Capacity | 90 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Claimed Range (CLTC) | 700 km | 610 km |
| Power Output | 346 hp / 450 Nm | 536 hp / 650 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Charging (DC 10–80%) | 18 min (150 kW) | 18 min (150 kW) |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Boot Space | 503 L | 503 L |
MG IM5 Price, Variants, and Launch Timeline
Starting at around ₹35 lakh for the base Pure RWD variant (ex-showroom India), the MG IM5 scales up to ₹45 lakh for the fully loaded Essense AWD — translating to roughly ₹38–49 lakh on-road (Delhi).
Variants and Key Highlights:
- Pure – Dual screens, base ADAS (~₹35 lakh)
- Excite – Panoramic roof, premium audio (~₹38 lakh)
- Essense – Full autonomy suite, massage seats (~₹45 lakh)
Global rollout began in China (2024), followed by UK/Europe (Q1 2026) and India (Q2 2026) via MG’s Halol plant. Bookings to open early 2026 – ₹50,000 token amount. The FAME-III benefits will be added whenever they are announced, which could bring down cost by ₹1–1.5 lakh.
MG IM5 – Innovation and the Team Behind it
MG Motor India, SAIC’s subsidiary, is steering the IM5 project through CEO Rajeev Chauhan, using IM’s Shanghai R&D to innovate for Nebula assistance.
Designers like Alex Heslop infuse British elegance into Chinese precision, while CATL battery partnerships ensure less than 30% degradation over 8 years.
The MG IM5 will be the linchpin of MG’s promise to clock 1 lakh+ EV sales across India by 2027.
Social Media Buzz: The 2026 EV You Probably Want to Keep an Eye On
Auto junkies on X (formerly Twitter) are abuzz — from @autocarpro’s October 2025 speculation that it will be “Model 3-beating range” (12K views) to @evindia’s snap of the car on Indian road tests (8K likes).
Hashtags #MGIM5 and #ElectricSaloon trend alongside fan renders comparing it to BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3.
In the 2026 EV luxury wave, the MG IM5 shines for its 700 km range, AR-HUD intelligence, and sub-₹40 lakh entry point—smarter than the BMW i4, roomier than the BYD Atto 3.
Conclusion: MG IM5 — Redefining Electric Saloon Sophistication
Meant to go on sale in Q2 2026 for around ₹35 lakh, the MG IM5 brings a 700 km range and is capable of going from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.5 seconds but wraps that performance with luxury aplenty – all in an EV that’s as much refined as it is rapid.
Marrying MG’s heritage with next-gen tech, the IM5 isn’t just a sedan – it’s an electric driving experience that’s more like creating a serene symphony on the highway.
