| Battery & Range | - Battery capacity: 49.1 kWh (official Nepal site labels it 'Comfort (49kWh COM)')
- Battery pack thickness: 110mm, described as thinnest battery pack sold in Nepal, developed with CATL
- WLTP range: 340 km
- AC charging: 7 kW onboard charger
- DC fast charging 10%-80%: 24-26 minutes
| - Battery capacity 45 kWh
- Real-world driving range about 350–375 km
- Claimed test-cycle range not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - Motor power: 99 kW
- Torque: 250 Nm
- Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, motor mounted at rear
- Motor type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
- 0-100 km/h: under 7.1 seconds
- Top speed: 175 km/h
| - 0–100 km/h acceleration time 8.9 seconds
- Motor output figure not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Drive modes not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Drivetrain layout not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase: 2730 mm
- Ground clearance: 175 mm
| - Ground clearance 190 mm
- Wheelbase figure not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Turning circle radius not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Length x Width x Height: 4476 x 1849 x 1621 mm
| - Overall dimensions not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Tyre and wheel size not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Boot capacity: 453 L, expandable to 1441 L with rear seats folded
- No frunk (front trunk) disclosed on official site
| - Frunk capacity 11.6 litres
- Boot space 350 litres
- Rear seat folding flexibility not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - 5-seater
- 12.8-inch central control touchscreen
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 3-spoke steering wheel
- Kerb weight: 1705 kg
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Heated front seats and wireless phone charging NOT included on Comfort
| - Suspension setup described as comfortable on video review
- Interior feature list not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Climate control specifications not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Seat upholstery and adjustability not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, MG HiCar
- Inbuilt apps: YouTube, Spotify, TikTok
- Audio: FM + 4 speakers
- 2 front + 1 rear Type-C USB ports
- One Pedal Drive mode
| - 10.2-inch infotainment screen mentioned
- Connectivity feature set not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Advanced driver display details not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Charging interface inside cabin not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Safety | - 6 airbags (driver, passenger, side, curtain, central) - all variants
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Jam Assist
- Blind spot detection with lane change assist
- Drowsiness Monitor System
- ISOFIX rear child-seat anchors
- Euro NCAP: 5-star overall rating (Adult Occupant 90%, Child Occupant 82%, Vulnerable Road User 82%, Safety Assist 78%) - applies to MG S5 EV globally per cross-check portals (nepaldrives.com, en.meroauto.com), not stated on official Nepal site (As of: 11/07/2026)
| - Safety feature list not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Crash test rating not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Airbag count not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Active safety systems not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - Wind Hunter active intake grille
- Racing Flag-themed DRLs
- Family Arch taillight design
- Drag coefficient Cd 0.003
- LED headlamps with auto control
- Panoramic sunroof (1.9 sqm) is Luxury-only, NOT on Comfort
- Power tailgate with foot-kick sensor is Luxury-only, NOT on Comfort
- Available colours: Dark Grey, Black, Red, Blue, Silver, White, Gold
| - All-new Nexon K3.ev based on acti.ev architecture
- Exterior redesign vs earlier Nexon EV implied but not detailed
- Lighting package details not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Color palette not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Sales & Imports | - Nepal distributor: Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.
- Successor to MG ZS EV, which sold 2500+ units in Nepal
- Nepal was among the first markets outside China to launch the MG S5 EV, officially launched around March 2025
- Launched in Butwal and Bhairahawa outlets on 09/04/2025
- Vehicle warranty: 1 year; High-voltage components: 3 years/100,000 km; Battery pack: 8 years/150,000 km (official site); Paramount Motors separately introduced an extended warranty option up to 15 years/200,000 km for motor+battery across its EV lineup including S5, announced 01/05/2026
| - Officially launched in Nepal by Sipradi Trading
- Introductory price Rs 48.99 lakh announced
- Booking opened nationwide per launch content
- Exact on-road price elements not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Value for Money Verdict | - The Comfort variant undercuts most electric SUV rivals on price while still including 6 airbags, ADAS, and a 5-star Euro NCAP safety pedigree, making it a genuinely strong value entry point despite smaller wheels and fewer creature comforts than the Luxury trims.
| - Longer real-world range than older 30.2 kWh Nexon EV
- Price positioned above older XZ+ trims
- Detailed variant-wise K3.ev pricing not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Pros | - Lowest starting price in the S5 EV range and among cheaper mid-size electric SUVs in Nepal
- Same core safety suite (6 airbags + ADAS) as pricier variants
- Thin CATL battery pack and RWD layout give reportedly smooth, planted handling
- Strong warranty coverage including up-to-15-year battery/motor option
| - Substantial 45 kWh battery suits intercity travel
- Real-world range 350–375 km attractive for Nepal
- Modern infotainment with 10.2-inch screen
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| Cons | - Smaller 17-inch wheels and lower 175mm ground clearance vs Luxury trims
- Missing wireless charging, heated seats, panoramic sunroof, and power tailgate found on Luxury variants
- Same 340km WLTP range as the pricier Luxury (49.1kWh) variant, offering no range benefit for the price step-up to that trim
- Limited real-world testing on Nepal's rougher roads at time of first-drive reviews
| - Many key specs currently not disclosed officially
- Ground clearance lower than 205 mm older Nexon EV
- No clear Nepal-official variant naming beyond K3.ev
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