Your Definitive Guide to the MG IM6 Electric Car Lease

The MG IM6 Electric Car Lease - Your Definitive Guide  

The excitement of 13 more EVs benefitting from the new Electric Car Grant (ECG) has not gone unnoticed. Since the announcement on Friday, and our ECG post on the Saturday, the news has literally been awash with news and media articles detailing the recent changes and adjustments, as brands like Renault, Vauxhall and Nissan join Citroen in the new endeavour.

Even the Government, via .Gov, announced the recent updates in one of their £650 million ECG posts. As their piece mentions, all of the vehicles will receive the Band 2 ECG, which means that the manufacturer (and hopefully the customer) will enjoy a further £1500 reduction in the vehicle price.

In an effort to boost EV sales further, and to assist the working people of Britain, the grant is making more electric car options affordable for those consumers and small businesses who need that support. With vehicles like the Renault 5, Nissan Micra and Vauxhall Mokka on the list, these really are the types of cars which everyday people of the UK need assistance with. But what else do BEV drivers need to know?

As  we see more and more exciting car launches, like the recent MG SUV - the MG IM6 - the potential to have a functional and practical zero-emission option increases. Before we preview some of the pros and cons of the new MG IM6, it is worth just referencing the running costs and fuelling of this vehicle.

While acquisition and purchase prices are often at the heart of the debates, there is more to vehicle ownership and usership than this. By this we mean the Whole of Life costs needs to be reviewed; insurance, service and maintenance, tyres and fuel.

All of these facets combine to essentially dictate the affordability of any new or used vehicle. The fuel, or electricity costs, are something which need to be more carefully analysed with any EV. Often headlines will say “fuel from as little as £5” without any real context or detail, which is not fair.

For the benefit of this blog, we will use the new IM6 as the example for running costs. With a usable battery of 96.5 kWh this is effectively setting out to you how much electricity, or energy, you need to fuel this vehicle. In doing so, this makes the cost of any charging session very easy to predict and calculate.

But don’t worry, our incredible e-car lease website has a handy tool, the Full Charge Cost, that allows you to quickly establish this. In addition, our EVC™ will set out a cost for charging on an overnight tariff, standard domestic tariff and on the public network using a rough average. To set this out to you, please see the charging costs on the new IM6 in cheapest to largest:

• On an overnight tariff (8 pence per kW) - a 0 - 100% session would cost £7.72; 
• On a standard tariff (25.73 pence per kWh) - a 0 - 100% session would cost £24.83;
• On a cheaper rapid charger / supported rate (50 pence per kWh) - a 0 - 100% session would cost £48.25; and 
• On a standard rapid charger (79 pence per kWh) - a 0 - 100% session would cost £76.24.

The truth on the fuelling costs for any electric vehicle is that it will depend on your situation. For those personal or business lease customers with off-road parking / a drive, having a car charger on their domestic premises is clearly the ideal route.

Not only is this naturally convenient, this makes it possible to benefit from a dedicated EV tariff from one of the UK’s leading energy companies. With more all-electric vehicles on UK roads, a more competitive charging tariff environment has evolved. While rates will vary, this hovers around 8 pence per kWh. While you can charge at home without a tariff, the cost is over 3 times greater.

This is why customer education at the point of sale is so crucial, as this ignorance could be potentially frustrating. In the same way, understanding the public network for charging your IM6 is key too. If you use rapid chargers more commonly, especially if you are a high-mileage driver, then you need to factor into this the session cost. As rapid chargers are expensive to install, and are subject to VAT, this convenient method attracts a cost which is passed to the customer. As noted above, this is 10 times more expensive that the dedicated tariff route! This is why upfront conversations and information remain integral.

Introducing the new MG IM6 Electric Car Lease

The new SUV from MG, the IM6 is hoping to spark some honest conversations with potential EV drivers in the UK. Described as a pure intelligent SUV, with supercar power, this new family vehicle is aiming to bring more customers into the MG brand (along with the IM5 saloon variant).

With a series of advanced technologies, the IM6 is purposeful innovation for those customers looking to travel. Whether this be the rainy night mode, precision driving or the Hurricane Motor, this SUV packs more than a punch. With the driver at the heart of the conversation, the vehicle uses technology which focuses on handling, comfort and safety, coupled with four wheel turning technology and smooth braking technology.

But with a Tech-Luxe interior, this is about business and pleasure. With competition like the BYD Sealion 7, Polestar 3 and the Tesla Model Y, the MG engineers have worked hard to deliver a solution with space and practicality. A 665L boot space and 32L frunk are testament to this. As is the adjustable rear seats and panoramic glass roof.           

Key specification on the IM6 includes the adaptive cruise control, active emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, forward collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, intelligent speed limit assist, 4-wheel steering (with Cab Mode), One Touch iAD, LED headlights, privacy glass, front/rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable / heated / power-folding door mirrors, automatic flush door handles.

20” aero alloys, ventilated disc brakes, alarm, immobiliser, rainy night mode, emergency brake assist, leather seats, 12-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar support and seat memory, 6-way adjustable driver seat, climate control, heat pump, thermal insulated panoramic glassroof, 256-colour ambient lighting, V2L charging, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power tailgate ,keyless entry.

Climatised armrest storage, 20 speak audio system 26.3” HD immersive infotainment, 10.5” HD central screen, navigation, ventilated wireless mobile phone charger and the 360 degree camera with transparent chassis. The key colours include Arctic White, Rembrandt Grey, Nevis Blue and Black Pearl. Interior options include the grey or the white. Configure your perfect option at the MG IM6 website.

In terms of battery options on the IM6 choose between: 

• Long Range - from £47,995 with a usable battery of 96.5 kWh this RWD SUV offers 300 kW (402hp), top speeds of 146 mph and 0-62 times of 5.4 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 270 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 360 miles (on a full charge) - 315 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 10 hours and 30 minutes with the 369kW DC enabling 10-80% in 17 minutes. The IM5 has confirmed Bidirectional charging - V2L functionality.. It has a 132 mpg equivalent, 665L cargo volume (1640L with the seats down) and towing capabilities are yet to be confirmed. The heat pump is available as a standard option; and

• Performance - from £50,995 with a usable battery of 96.5 kWh this AWD SUV offers 553 kW (742hp), top speeds of 149 mph and 0-62 times of 3.5 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 240 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 320 miles (on a full charge) - 280 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 10 hours and 30 minutes with the 369kW DC enabling 10-80% in 17 minutes. The IM5 has confirmed Bidirectional charging - V2L functionality. It has a 117 mpg equivalent, 665L cargo volume (1640L with the seats down) and towing capabilities are yet to be confirmed. The heat pump is available as a standard option.

Need more help and advice on your new electric MG IM6 for 2025?

Head to the MG brand website to build your perfect option, then browse via our MG IM6 deals section or just get in touch with our expert team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]