MG (now Chinese-owned, formerly British Leyland) is the fastest-growing EV brand in the UK by volume, strong value, V2L on most current models, and Type 2 + CCS standard across the line. The MG4, MG5, ZS EV and Cyberster cover the £25-50k price band that's pulled tens of thousands of UK buyers into EVs.
Connector spec by model
- MG4 EV (2022+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. V2L 2.5kW (smaller than Hyundai/Kia's 3.6kW).
- MG5 EV Estate (2020+): Type 2 + CCS. 7.4kW AC. V2L on post-2022 facelift.
- MG ZS EV (Mk1, 2019-2021): Type 2 + CCS. 6.6kW AC. No V2L.
- MG ZS EV (Mk2, 2022+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. V2L 2.5kW.
- Cyberster (2024+): Type 2 + CCS. 7.4kW AC. V2L 2.5kW.
- S5 EV (2025+): Type 2 + CCS. 11kW AC. V2L.
V2L on MG: read the small print
Most current MG EVs support V2L at 2.5kW (10A), slightly lower than Hyundai/Kia's 3.6kW. Enough for a kettle, lighting, laptop chargers and small fridges, but not two high-draw appliances simultaneously. Worth confirming with your dealer that V2L is enabled in the specific model year and trim before buying an adapter.
The 06/2023 ZS EV V2L recall: we've heard from customers that some 2023 ZS EV deliveries had V2L disabled in software. If you have a 2023 ZS EV and the V2L adapter doesn't activate, contact MG dealer support for a software check before returning the cable.
AC charging speed at home
11kW-capable MGs (MG4, ZS Mk2, S5) charge at 11kW on three-phase or 7.4kW on single-phase. 7.4kW-capable MGs (MG5, Cyberster) cap at 7.4kW regardless of supply.
- 11kW three-phase: ~45 miles/hour. 64kWh battery (MG4 Long Range) in ~5.5 hours.
- 7.4kW single-phase: ~25-30 miles/hour. Same battery overnight in 8-9 hours.
Length recommendations
MG charge ports are typically at the front-left or front-right depending on model. For UK driveways, 7.5m or 10m Type 2 cable covers most layouts.
Smart-tariff integration
iSmart (MG's app) is the weakest of the major UK EV apps for charge scheduling, basic time-window only, no dynamic pricing. For Octopus Intelligent or similar tariffs, pair MG with a smart wallbox, Ohme handles the dynamic pricing logic.
Build quality and what to expect
MG sits at the value end of the market. Their factory cables are functional but not premium: many MG owners upgrade to a heavier-duty aftermarket Type 2 cable for daily use. Worth £40-80 to replace a flimsy supplied cable with one that survives 5+ UK winters.
What we stock for MG
- Type 2 cables (5-30m) in 7.4kW and 11kW ratings.
- V2L adapters with UK 1-gang or 2-gang sockets, confirmed compatible with MG4, MG5, ZS Mk2, Cyberster.
- 3-pin granny chargers for backup or holiday-let charging.
- Replacement tethered cables for damaged MG-branded wallbox tethers.