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- 2026 IM by MG IM5 AWD 100 kWh
- 2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2026 IM by MG IM5 AWD 100 kWh2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD
2026 IM by MG IM5 AWD 100 kWh2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD
Model aliasMG IM5 Performance
MG IM5 100 Performance		-
TrimAWD 100 kWhExcellence AWD
Model year2026 (MY26)2025 (MY25)
MarketGlobalEurope

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleSedanSedan
MaterialsSteel
Aluminum		Steel
Aluminum
Exterior colorsAthena White
Ares Black
Raphael Beige
Rembrandt Gray
Nevis Blue		Ice Blue
Polar White
Space Black
Atlantis Grey
Indigo Grey
Shadow Green
Interior colorsDover Beige
Highland Gray		Black
Tahitian Blue
Number of doors45
Number of seats55
Length194.1 in
4931 mm		189.0 in
4800 mm
Width77.2 in
1960 mm		-
Width with mirrors-84.6 in
2150 mm
Width with folded mirrors-73.8 in
1875 mm
Height58.0 in
1474 mm		57.5 in
1460 mm
Wheelbase116.1 in
2950 mm		115.0 in
2920 mm
Front track65.6 in
1665 mm		63.8 in
1620 mm
Rear track65.8 in
1672 mm		64.0 in
1625 mm
Front overhang36.3 in
921 mm		34.8 in
885 mm
Rear overhang41.7 in
1060 mm		39.2 in
995 mm
Approach angle-13 °
Departure angle-14 °
Minimum clearance5.3 in
134 mm		-
Maximum clearance5.3 in
135 mm		-
Trunk volume457.0 l
16.14 ft3
0.46 m3		400.0 l
14.13 ft3
0.40 m3
Maximum trunk volume1290.0 l
45.56 ft3
1.29 m3		-
Secondary trunk volume18.0 l
0.64 ft3
0.02 m3		53.0 l
1.87 ft3
0.05 m3
Curb weight5066.22 lb
2298 kg		4761.98 lb
2160 kg
Front axle load limit2731.53 lb
1239 kg		-
Rear axle load limit3287.09 lb
1491 kg		-
Payload952.4 lb
432 kg		1038.38 lb
471 kg
GVWR6018.62 lb
2730 kg		5800.36 lb
2631 kg
Towing capacity braked3306.93 lb
1500 kg		3306.93 lb
1500 kg
Towing capacity unbraked1653.47 lb
750 kg		1653.47 lb
750 kg
Drag coefficient0.237 Cd0.219 Cd

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerSAIC MotorBYD
Model-TZ200XYC
Electric motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motorRearRear
Power372 kW
498.9 hp
505.8 ps		230 kW
308.4 hp
312.7 ps
Maximum power RPM10000 - 21000 rpm-
Torque500 Nm
51.0 kgm
368.8 ft-lb		360 Nm
36.7 kgm
265.5 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Additional informationHigh Power Mg-Al Alloy Black-label Motor - Oil Cooled / 8-layer Hair-Pin-

Second electric motor

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

ManufacturerSAIC MotorBYD
Model-YS210XYA
Motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM)
LocationFrontFront
Power200 kW
268.2 hp
271.9 ps		160 kW
214.6 hp
217.5 ps
Maximum power RPM11000 - 21000 rpm-
Torque302 Nm
30.8 kgm
222.7 ft-lb		310 Nm
31.6 kgm
228.6 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Additional featuresHigh Power Mg-Al Alloy Black-label Motor - Oil Cooled / 8-layer Hair-Pin-

Total system power and torque

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power572 kW
767.1 hp
777.7 ps		390 kW
523.0 hp
530.3 ps
Total system torque802 Nm
81.8 kgm
591.5 ft-lb		670 Nm
68.3 kgm
494.2 ft-lb
Additional informationSilicon Carbide inverter-

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed148.5 mph
239.0 km/h		111.8 mph
180.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h3.20 s3.80 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeWLTP, CMB: 357.3 mi / 575.0 kmWLTP, CTY: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km
WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyWLTP, CTY: 18.4 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 23.4 kWh/100 km		WLTP, CMB: 18.2 kWh/100 km

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class-A

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.18 m
33.40 ft		11.4 m
37.40 ft
Additional informationIntelligent Four-wheel Steering System with Crab Mode
Speed Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)		-

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive (AWD)All-wheel drive (AWD)

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionAdvanced air suspension with a Continuous Control Damping (CCD) systemIndependent
Double wishbone
Rear suspensionAdvanced air suspension with a Continuous Control Damping (CCD) systemIndependent
Multi-link

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Front disc brake diameter14.4 in
365 mm		-
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter14.4 in
365 mm		-

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims9Jx20
10Jx20		8Jx19 ET45

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres245/40R20 99W
275/35R20 102W		235/45R19 99V

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity100 kWh82.5 kWh
Battery capacity in Ah-150 Ah
ManufacturerCATLBYD
Model-Blade Battery
TypeNCM (NMC)LFP
Cathode materialsLithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2)Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Cell nominal voltage3.6 V - 3.7 V3.2 V
Cell max charge voltage4.2 V3.6 V - 3.65 V
Cell min discharge voltage2.5 V - 3 V2 V - 2.5 V
Battery voltage750.7 V550 V
Weight1289.7 lb
585 kg		1278.68 lb
580 kg
Volume506.0 l
17.87 ft3
0.51 m3		-
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
Thermal ManagementHeat pumpHeat pump
Additional information800V system
6.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)		3.3 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portType 2 CCS2Type 2 CCS2

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeAC 11 kW
DC 396 kW		AC 11 kW
DC 150 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeDC 153 kW, 0:15
AC 11 kW, 11:00		DC 150 kW, 0:26
DC 150 kW, 0:37
AC 11 kW, 3:00-8:36

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features360° HD Camera (S)
Far side airbag (S)
Front and side airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
IM ADAS with NVIDIA Orin N (S)
2 x side curtain airbags (S)
10.5" HD instrument cluster (S)
20 Speakers (including 4 Sky Speakers) (S)
26.3" infotainment touchscreen (S)
50W Qi wireless charging (S)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 (S)
2-zone Automatic Air-conditioner (S)
Intelligent Air Quality System (S)
12-way Power Driver Seat (including 4-way Power Lumbar Support) (S)
6-way Power Front Passenger Seat (S)
60/40 split rear seats (S)
Driver Seat Memory & Easy Entry (S)
Heated and ventilated front seats (S)
Heated rear seats (S)
Double-glazed Silvering Thermal-insulating Panoramic Glassroof (S)
Rear Privacy Glass (S)
Power side mirrors (S)
256-color Ambient Light (S)
LED Headlights (S)
LED Strip Taillights (S)
Vegan leather (S)		-
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