The MG4 is an electric car that’s perfectly pitched to steal customers away from mainstream manufacturers such as Kia, Nissan and Volkswagen with its impressive blend of practicality, decent performance and attractive pricing or lease rates. At a time when most households are facing rising living costs, the MG4 provides an affordable opportunity for buyers to make the transition to an all-electric car that offers low day-to-day running costs and great flexibility.
There are often sacrifices to be made when looking for the best-value option in any market sector, but in the case of the MG4 you’ll be more than pleasantly surprised. The boot could be slightly bigger and some of the materials in the cabin are more hard-wearing than high-end, but as an overall package you’ll struggle to beat the MG4 EV.
About the MG4 EV
Development of EV technology has increased at a rapid rate over recent years. Bigger batteries, increased efficiency and speedy charging options are just some of the advancements that have helped battery power become more attractive to buyers, although the relatively expensive cost to purchase or lease an electric car continues to put some off making the switch from petrol and diesel models.
Small EVs such as the MINI Electric, Peugeot e-208 and dinky Fiat 500 are all priced from around £28,000 to £30,000, and if you’re in the market for an all-electric family SUV, then you’ll need even deeper pockets.
MG has clearly held this issue in mind when designing its MG4 EV hatchback, because it offers a spacious interior, good standard equipment and a decent driving range, all with a starting price of around £27,000.
Other electric family hatchbacks include the Cupra Born and Nissan Leaf, while the crossover-style of the Vauxhall Mokka-e and Kia Niro EV will hold equal appeal – although again, all of these models are more expensive than the MG4.
So, what do you get with MG’s first bespoke all-electric car? Well firstly, the MG4 is built on the manufacturer’s Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) which underpins a range of MG EVs. The MG4 has a single rear-mounted motor with a choice of two battery sizes; 51kWh or 64kWh units, while power is 168bhp or 200bhp, depending on which battery you choose. A maximum range of 281-miles on the combined cycle (for the SE Long Range model) should be enough for most needs, and 150kW rapid charging capability will help with fast recharging on longer journeys.
Standard equipment is generous, with all cars featuring 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. If you’re not fussed about luxuries such as heated seats, wireless smartphone charging and an upgraded audio system (which are included with the top-spec Trophy version), then the SE Long Range model could be the one to go for.
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