The HS Plus EV is MG's plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV, and the cheapest PHEV on sale in Australia. It is a five-seat SUV with a 1.5 L petrol turbo paired with an electric motor and a 16.6 kWh battery, delivering around 63 km of pure electric range.
What you are buying
A combined system output of around 189 kW, driving the front wheels through a ten-speed automatic. The Essence trim adds leather, the upgraded touchscreen, the panoramic roof, and the full MG Pilot driver assistance pack.
Cartell Assessment
The HS Plus EV is the value play in the PHEV segment, and at this price the gap to the more polished rivals (Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross PHEV) is real but not enormous. The compromise is the cabin tech and the slightly unrefined transmission tune at low speeds.
AU Outlook
HS Plus EV Essence pricing in Australia sits in the high-$40k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and the Haval H6 GT Plug-in Hybrid.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 189 kW (combined PHEV)
- Torque
- 370 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 63 km EV-only (WLTP)
- Charging
- 3.6 kW AC
- Drive
- FWD, 10-speed auto
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 7 years / unlimited km, 7 years on HV battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| HS Plus EV Excite | from $45,990 drive-away (verify) | Entry PHEV trim |
| HS Plus EV Essence | from $49,990 drive-away (verify) | Top spec, leather, panoramic roof |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
