Towing capacity for a Mg MG5 EV

Mg MG5 EV : break, built 2020. 2 engines listed, braked towing capacity : 500 kg (1,102 lb). Always check the V5C logbook before towing.

Towing capacity
500 kg (1,102 lb)
2 listed engines
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Engine Fuel Towing capacity Compatibility
EV Long Range 156 PS (SE) electrique 500 kg (1,102 lb) —
EV Long Range 156 PS (Trophy) electrique 500 kg (1,102 lb) —

MG MG5 EV (estate, from 2020): according to the official MG technical data, this model has a braked towing capacity of 500 kg depending on the chosen engine. The published gross train weight confirms these figures. See the table below for each version. Always check your V5C logbook before towing.

Mg MG5 EV EV Long Range 156 PS (SE)

Fuel
electrique
Power
115 kW / 156 hp
Torque
280 Nm
Gearbox
automatique (reducteur)
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,552 kg (3,422 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
2,028 kg (4,471 lb)
Gross train weight
2,528 kg (5,573 lb)
Payload
476 kg (1,049 lb)
Max braked towing
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Max unbraked towing
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Years
2020
Towing capacity
500 kg (1,102 lb)

Mg MG5 EV EV Long Range 156 PS (Trophy)

Fuel
electrique
Power
115 kW / 156 hp
Torque
280 Nm
Gearbox
automatique (reducteur)
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,560 kg (3,439 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
2,028 kg (4,471 lb)
Gross train weight
2,528 kg (5,573 lb)
Payload
468 kg (1,032 lb)
Max braked towing
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Max unbraked towing
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Years
2020
Towing capacity
500 kg (1,102 lb)
Towing capacity = the lower of the manufacturer's max braked towing weight and gross train weight minus gross vehicle weight.

Vehicle info

Vehicle type
break
Number of doors
5
Years
2020
Listed engines
EV Long Range 156 PS (SE), EV Long Range 156 PS (Trophy)

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Mg MG5 EV towing capacity : the practical guide

The Mg MG5 EV is an estate, the body style historically built for towing in Europe. Long wheelbase and low load floor translate into measured behaviour with a caravan or a heavy trailer. Across the 2 engines listed, towing figures depend mostly on gearbox and engine torque.

Mg MG5 EV towing capacity in one line

Across the 2 engines listed, built 2020, towing capacity is 500 kg (1,102 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 500 kg (1,102 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

Among the listed engines you find a battery electric line-up. The battery-electric version deserves special attention: while towing, range typically drops by 30 to 50 %, and homologated towing capacity is often lower than the petrol or diesel equivalent, because the rear axle is already loaded by the battery weight.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 2,028 kg (4,471 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : 2,528 kg (5,573 lb). Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 468 kg (1,032 lb) to 476 kg (1,049 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Mg MG5 EV

  • Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
  • Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
  • Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
  • Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Mg MG5 EV?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mg MG5 EV?
The gross vehicle weight of the Mg MG5 EV is 2,028 kg (4,471 lb).

How much can the Mg MG5 EV tow?
The Mg MG5 EV can tow up to 500 kg (1,102 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Mg MG5 EV?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 500 kg (1,102 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Mg MG5 EV?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.

Compiled and maintained by Jérémy Vaucher · last update 9 Jun 2026 · sources and method