Last month, MG disclosure the all-electric MG4 hatchback with a range of up to 281 miles (on the WLTP system). Now, we know it will be one of the cheapest EVs available in the UK with prices starting at £25,995 ($31,400). It will arrive in the UK in September this year.
As a reminder, China’s SAIC Motors now owns the MG brand after the demise of MG Rover in 2005. The car is made in China, but SAIC has a design studio in London. It also has joint venture partnerships with Volkswagen, GM and others to produce branded vehicles in China.
The MG4 arrived first as Mulan in China, built on SAIC’s MSP (Modular Scalable Platform) architecture that will be used on future MG EVs. It will have three versions in the UK. The SE Standard Range model starts at £25,995 with a 51kWh battery offering 218 miles of WLTP range, compared with £36,195 ($43,800) for the ID.3 with a 58kWh battery and 265 miles of range.
The £28,495 ($34,490) Long Range SE model uses a 64kWh battery to go 281 miles on a single charge, taking around 35 minutes to go from 10-80 per cent thanks to 135kW of charging capacity.
And finally, the EV Trophy costs £31,495 ($38,120) and offers a 270-mile range with a 64kWh battery. The extra money gets you features like an upgraded version of the MG Pilot system (with lane keeping, blind spot warning, etc.), a leather interior and more.
As for performance, the top 201 bhp version with a 64kWh battery can go from 0-62 MPH in less than eight seconds, with top speed capped at 99 MPH. On all vehicles, MG promises ample storage, “Active Grille Shutter” that improves aerodynamics, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, Car Play and Android Auto connectivity, etc. However, the price will likely be the main attraction, especially in the UK recently disqualified incentivize its EV price reduction.
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