JAECOO vs MG: which is better?
As of 2026, neither JAECOO nor MG is better outright — it depends on what you value. MG is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿579,900 (฿9,100 below JAECOO), while MG goes furthest on a charge at 600 km, 139 km more than its rival, and MG offers the wider choice with 21 models. MG is the simpler pick because it leads on both price and range; choose JAECOO only if a specific model or body style suits you better.
JAECOO and MG are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. JAECOO fields 7 models, priced from ฿589,000 up to ฿1,249,000 (average ฿896,143). MG fields 21 models, priced from ฿579,900 up to ฿2,499,000 (average ฿1,080,119).
On entry price, MG is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿9,100 below JAECOO. MG also leads on range, so it wins on both of the headline numbers buyers compare first.
For driving range, MG offers the longer maximum at 600 km, 139 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 342 km for JAECOO and 487 km for MG. On straight-line pace, MG posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 3.2s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into JAECOO is the 5 EV Long Range Dynamic at ฿589,000 (461 km, 59 kWh), while MG opens with the MG4 D Standard Range at ฿579,900 (450 km, 50 kWh). If outright range matters most, the JAECOO 5 EV Long Range Dynamic reaches 461 km and the MG IM6 LONG RANGE reaches 600 km. At the top of each range, the JAECOO 6 EV Long Range 4WD is the flagship at ฿1,249,000 versus the MG Maxus 9 (X) at ฿2,499,000.
In terms of choice, MG gives buyers the broader line-up with 21 models to pick from. JAECOO covers SUV body styles, while MG covers Hatchback, Van, Sports, SUV, Sedan. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose MG to spend less getting in, or MG for the longest range on a single charge.
Both brands offer SUV body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. JAECOO's prices span ฿660,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿1,919,100 for MG — the wider ladder gives MG more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing JAECOO against MG, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | JAECOO | MG |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 7 | 21 |
| Starting price | ฿589,000 | ฿579,900 |
| Top price | ฿1,249,000 | ฿2,499,000 |
| Average price | ฿896,143 | ฿1,080,119 |
| Max range | 461 km | 600 km |
| Average range | 342 km | 487 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 6.5s | 3.2s |
| Body types | SUV | Hatchback, Van, Sports, SUV, Sedan |
Bottom line: MG leads on both price and range in this JAECOO vs MG match-up.