2026 MG S6 EV arrives in Australia under $50,000 with 530km range
MG Motor Australia has launched its new mid-size electric SUV from $49,990 drive-away, with a claimed 530km of WLTP range and dealership availability nationwide from today.
Shane Riley
Key takeaways
- 2026 MG S6 EV priced from $49,990 drive-away nationally
- Claimed 530km WLTP range in rear-wheel-drive Essence
- Available in MG dealerships across Australia from today
The 2026 MG S6 EV has landed in Australia, with the new mid-size electric SUV opening from $49,990 drive-away and rolling into MG dealerships from today. Two Essence grades headline the launch, with the rear-wheel-drive model claiming 530km of WLTP range and the dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant cracking 0-100km/h in a claimed 5.1 seconds.
It slots into the brand's expanding electric line-up between the smaller MG S5 EV and the more premium IM6, taking aim at the mid-size electric SUV segment dominated by the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
2026 MG S6 EV pricing
| Variant | Drive-away price |
| MG S6 EV Essence RWD | $49,990 |
| MG S6 EV Essence AWD | $56,990 |
Specs and performance
| Spec | Essence RWD | Essence AWD |
| Power | 180kW | 266kW (combined) |
| 0-100km/h | 7.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| WLTP range | 530km | 485km |
| DC fast charging | Up to 144kW | Up to 144kW |
| 10-80% charge time | 38 minutes | 38 minutes |
| Braked towing | 1500kg | 1500kg |
| Boot space | 581 litres | 581 litres |
| Front storage (frunk) | 86 litres | 67 litres |
A heat pump, one-pedal driving and adjustable regenerative braking are standard across the range. Folding the rear seats expands cargo room to 1690 litres, while unbraked towing capacity is rated at 750kg on both grades.
Standard equipment
Both variants come well stocked, with highlights including:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 12.8-inch HD touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 10.25-inch digital instrument display
- Head-up display
- 50W wireless phone charging
- Heated and ventilated vegan-leather front seats with suede inserts
- Heated outer rear seats
- 11-speaker audio system with subwoofer
- Power tailgate
- 360-degree camera
- MG Pilot driver assistance suite including AEB, adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring
The Essence AWD adds a panoramic glass roof.
Ownership is backed by MG's seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with up to 10 years or 250,000km available through the brand's service-activated extended warranty programme.
How the 2026 MG S6 EV stacks up
At $49,990 drive-away, the Essence RWD undercuts a base Tesla Model Y RWD by a meaningful margin while claiming a longer range on paper. It also lines up tightly against the top-spec Geely EX5 on price, with a larger body and more claimed range to its name.
For Australian families shopping a mid-size electric SUV under $50,000, the MG S6 EV makes a crowded shortlist even busier.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 MG S6 EV in Australia?
The 2026 MG S6 EV is priced from $49,990 drive-away for the Essence RWD and $56,990 drive-away for the Essence AWD.
What is the driving range of the MG S6 EV?
MG claims a WLTP range of 530km for the rear-wheel-drive Essence and 485km for the all-wheel-drive Essence.
When does the MG S6 EV go on sale in Australia?
The MG S6 EV is available in MG dealerships across Australia from 25 May 2026, with orders open immediately.
Shane Riley
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Shane Riley is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 20+ years across OEM, leasing and fleet, with experience in vehicle strategy, sales and operations.
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