The best home charger for the MGS6 EV is a 7kW (32A) wall charger — charging the 77kWh battery from 10–100% in ~11 hours, easily done overnight. The MGS6 has an 11kW onboard AC charger, so a 22kW three-phase charger can cut that to ~7 hours. For public AC charging you’ll need a 22kW-rated Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Full details below.
Full home charge
10–100% • ~7 hrs at the 11kW three-phase rate
DC fast charging
CCS2 • up to 144kW
About the MGS6 EV
The MGS6 EV arrives in New Zealand in two variants, both running a 77kWh NCM battery: the Essence RWD (180kW, up to 530km WLTP) and the Essence AWD (266kW, 485km WLTP, 0–100km/h in 5.1s). Both include a heat pump, one-pedal driving and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
For charging, the MGS6 has an 11kW onboard AC charger and supports CCS2 DC fast charging up to 144kW — MG quote 10–80% in around 38 minutes. A 7kW wall charger fully charges it overnight, and if your home has three-phase power a 22kW charger unlocks the full 11kW AC rate.
| Specification | Essence RWD | Essence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 77kWh (NCM) | 77kWh (NCM) |
| WLTP range | 530km | 485km |
| Motor output | 180kW / 350Nm | 266kW / 540Nm |
| Max AC charge speed | 11kW (three-phase) | 11kW (three-phase) |
| Max DC charge speed | 144kW • 10–80% ~38 min | 144kW • 10–80% ~38 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 + CCS2 • left rear | Type 2 + CCS2 • left rear |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Towing (braked) | 1500kg | 1500kg |
| Warranty | 7 years unlimited km — up to 10 years / 250,000km when serviced through the MG dealer network | |
If you have three-phase at home, a 22kW charger makes use of the MGS6’s full 11kW charging speed. If you have single phase — like most NZ homes — our 7kW home charger suits most people’s needs and fully charges the 77kWh battery overnight, with smart scheduling to make the most of night rates.
Plug in and go
A fixed cable attached to the charger — the easiest daily experience. Pull in, plug in, done.
One cable for everything
Socket only — you use your own Type 2 cable. Great for sharing a charger between vehicles, or keeping one cable for home and public AC charging.
Got solar panels
Our smart chargers support solar diversion — soak up your excess solar export and charge for free during the day.
Estimated charge time comparison from 10% to 100% — generally you don’t arrive home with 0% remaining. The last 5% slows down as the cells are balanced, so the times below are estimates. Times cover both RWD and AWD as they share the same 77kWh battery and charge speeds.
| Charger type | Battery | Approx. charge time 10–100% |
|---|---|---|
| 8A factory charger | 77kWh | 42 hours |
| 10A Type 2 plug-in charger | 77kWh | 33.5 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | 77kWh | 21 hours |
| 32A wall charger with socket | 77kWh | 11 hours |
| 32A wall charger with cable | 77kWh | 11 hours |
| Autel wall charger | 77kWh | 11 hours |
| Tron 22kW wall charger (11kW rate) | 77kWh | 7 hours |
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The MGS6 supports up to 144kW DC charging via CCS2, with MG quoting 10% to 80% in around 38 minutes. Charging slows after 80%, so on longer trips you’re better to split charging up. DC chargers have cables attached — no need to bring your own.
Type 2 public chargers are found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and motels — you’ll need to bring your own cable for most of these. The charge port is on the left rear of the vehicle.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a 22kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m to make use of the MGS6’s faster 11kW AC charging speed. The majority of free public chargers use a Type 2 socket, so this cable lets you use them. Some public chargers have a Type 2 cable hard-wired, so a cable isn’t needed 100% of the time.
The MGS6 EV supports V2L, so you can power tools, camping gear and appliances straight from the car. We sell the V2L adapter here.
For most homes, a 7kW (32A) single-phase wall charger — it charges the MGS6 from 10–100% in around 11 hours, easily done overnight. If your home has three-phase power, a 22kW charger unlocks the MGS6’s full 11kW AC rate (~7 hours).
No. The MGS6 charges happily at ~7kW on a standard single-phase connection, which is what most NZ homes have. Three-phase is optional and simply unlocks the faster 11kW AC rate.
Up to 530km WLTP for the Essence RWD and 485km for the Essence AWD, both from the 77kWh battery. Real-world range varies with driving style, terrain and conditions.
A 22kW-rated Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m — this ensures you get the MGS6’s full 11kW AC rate at public chargers, and it works across most NZ public AC chargers.
Up to 144kW via CCS2 — MG quote 10% to 80% in around 38 minutes at a compatible DC fast charger. Charging slows after 80%.
Yes — the MGS6 supports Vehicle-to-Load, so you can power appliances and tools directly from the car’s battery. We sell these here.
Free advice, no obligation
Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, confirm your cable needs, and recommend the best install option for your switchboard and parking spot. Or simply purchase online and have your local sparky install it.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
– Public charging & cable guidance
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