Who is it for (MG MG3 Hybrid+)?

Drivers who want a low-cost small car with lower fuel use than a petrol-only hatchback and no need to plug in.

What needs checking (MG MG3 Hybrid+)?

Whether a four-star Euro NCAP rating is enough for you; ADAC reports the driver's seat came loose from one anchorage in the frontal test. No recall record could be checked.

What is the evidence (MG MG3 Hybrid+)?

An ADAC Autotest and Ecotest of the Hybrid+ Luxury (September 2025) and a Euro NCAP four-star rating (September 2025).

Do independent tests confirm the MG MG3 Hybrid+'s official figures?

0 of 1 comparable claims hold up across 2 tests from 2 independent testers.

Hybrid / PHEVHatchbackValue hybrid

MG MG3 Hybrid+

A small self-charging hybrid hatchback with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 100 kW electric motor and a 1.83 kWh battery.

Names and versions: MG3 Hybrid+, MG 3 Hybrid (Euro NCAP), MG3 1.5 Hybrid+.

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Electric range

Not a plug-in

Not published

Rapid charging

No charging socket

Full hybrid (Vollhybrid) per MG Germany; no plug-in charging is listed.

Drawn from the manufacturer figures below. Scale shared with every hybrid in the file.

Official range

Not a plug-in

Published reference

Battery

1.83 kWh

Published reference

Rapid charging

No charging socket

Published reference

Efficiency

4.4 L/100 km

Market or version specific

Is the MG3 Hybrid+ worth considering?

Our view. ADAC measured 5.3 L/100 km against the official 4.4 L/100 km, about a fifth above the claim but still low for a small car with 195 PS. Euro NCAP gave it four stars, and ADAC's report notes that the driver's seat came loose from one anchorage in the frontal crash test.

What independent tests found

Claims checked: 0 of 1 hold up
Safety: 4 stars, Euro NCAP 2025
Evidence: 2 tests from 2 testers

Efficiency

ADAC ADAC Autotest and Ecotest, MG3 Hybrid+, September 2025

5.3 L/100 km vs 4.4 L/100 km WLTP

Falls short · 83% Published reference

MG3 1.5 Hybrid+ Luxury Automatik, 143 kW (194 PS) system output, built 05/24–07/25. ADAC Ecotest cycle, Germany. About 20% above WLTP; published 15 September 2025, ADAC overall grade 2.6. ADAC gives 194 PS where MG Germany now quotes 195 PS.

Safety rating

Euro NCAP Euro NCAP 2025 rating, MG 3

4 stars

Published reference

MG 3 Hybrid 1.5 HEV, five-door hatchback, left-hand drive, 1,285 kg. Euro NCAP 2025 protocols; adult occupant 74%, child occupant 73%, vulnerable road users 81%, safety assist 69%. Four stars, published 10 September 2025; the rating covers both the petrol MG 3 and the hybrid, in left- and right-hand drive.

Measured figures are compared only with an official figure in the same unit and test basis; the bar’s tick marks 100% of the claim. Winter results are shown, not judged. How the evidence check works.

How far can it go?

The published reference is Not a plug-in. Self-charging hybrid; no electric range figure. Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle. For a plug-in hybrid this is the electric-only range before the engine takes over.

Against other hybrids in the file, on a 0–200 km scale

MG MG3 Hybrid+ Not published Not a plug-in
BYD Seal 6 DM-i Up to 65 miles electric
BYD Seal U DM-i 70–125 km electric
Honda CR-V Hybrid Not published Market dependent
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Not published Not a plug-in
Jaecoo 7 SHS Up to 56 miles electric
Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 40–44 miles electric
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Up to 85 km electric
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Not published Not a plug-in
Toyota Prius Up to 86 km electric
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Not published Market dependent

Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.

How quickly does it charge?

The highest published DC figure is No charging socket. Full hybrid (Vollhybrid) per MG Germany; no plug-in charging is listed.. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.

Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.

What to check before buying

Who is it for?: Drivers who want a low-cost small car with lower fuel use than a petrol-only hatchback and no need to plug in.
What needs checking?: Whether a four-star Euro NCAP rating is enough for you; ADAC reports the driver's seat came loose from one anchorage in the frontal test. No recall record could be checked.
What is the evidence?: An ADAC Autotest and Ecotest of the Hybrid+ Luxury (September 2025) and a Euro NCAP four-star rating (September 2025).

Evidence record

4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.

Figure	Value	Condition	Source
Official range	Not a plug-in	Published reference Self-charging hybrid; no electric range figure	Official manufacturer overview (MG Germany) Checked 18 October 2026
Battery	1.83 kWh	Published reference Hybrid battery; full hybrid with 75 kW (102 PS) petrol engine and 100 kW (136 PS) electric motor, 143 kW (195 PS) system output, three-speed automatic. MG Germany.	Official manufacturer overview (MG Germany) Checked 18 October 2026
Rapid charging	No charging socket	Published reference Full hybrid (Vollhybrid) per MG Germany; no plug-in charging is listed.	Official manufacturer overview (MG Germany) Checked 18 October 2026
Efficiency	4.4 L/100 km	Market or version specific WLTP combined, MG Germany, all MG3 Hybrid+ trims (Standard, Comfort, Luxury), 100 g/km CO2.	Official manufacturer overview (MG Germany) Checked 18 October 2026