MG Motor introduces a new iteration of the all-electric MG4. The Extended Range offers an impressive autonomy of more than 500 kilometers (WLTP) on a full charge and gains some power. The new version will be launched in the UK first before it hits the other European markets.

This expanded driving range is made possible by integrating a larger 77 kWh battery – the biggest pack in the current range is 64 kWh. This upgrade results in a homologated range of 520 kilometers. The MG4 accomplishes rapid DC charging from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 39 minutes using a fast charger at 83 kW.

More powerful

The greater distance between charging stops goes hand in hand with a more powerful electric motor, with an output of 250 hp. This enhances acceleration and sharpens the stopwatch sprint from 0 to 100 km/hour to 6,5 seconds. The e-motor is positioned at the rear, in accordance with SAIC’s Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) design, and drives the rear wheels.

The new version is the fifth model in the MG4 range and follows shortly after introducing the more driver-oriented XPower, which was presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. That model uses the 64 kWh battery pack, adding a whopping 435 hp to boost performance. It accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/hour in merely 3,8 seconds and features all-wheel drive.

Price of XPower

Guy Pigounakis, MG’s Commercial Director, remarks: “We believe drivers have a real breadth of choice with our electric hatchbacks, which now include the very capable SE cars all the way through to the XPOWER.”

MG has emerged as the best-selling Chinese EV brand in Europe thanks to its competitive tariffs, undercutting the competition, and strong product portfolio. Pricing for the new Extended Range outside the UK hasn’t been unveiled yet.

In Britain, the new version matches the higher-specced Trophy edition with a price point that aligns with the top-of-the-line XPower (approximately €42 450). So, it’s not the bargain of the range, as it shows how battery size is of capital influence on the cost of EVs.