ElectricHatchbackValue

MG MG4 EV

A value-led electric hatchback with rear-wheel drive and several battery choices.

Also sold as MG4 Electric.

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Official range

up to530 kmWLTP

Rapid charging, as claimed

26 min10%80%

Manufacturer claim, peak 144 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

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

Official range

up to530 kmWLTP

Market or version specific

Battery

49–77 kWh

Market or version specific

Rapid charging

up to144 kW

Published reference

Efficiency

from16 kWh/100 km

Market or version specific

Is the MG MG4 EV worth considering?

Our view. Strong fundamentals for the price. The ownership case depends on local software support, driver-assistance tuning, and warranty coverage.

How far can it go?

The published reference is Up to 530 km (WLTP, version dependent). Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.

Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–800 km scale

MG MG4 EV Up to 530 km
BYD Seal 460–570 km
BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 571 km
Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km

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 Up to 144 kW. 10–80% from about 26 minutes claimed. 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 with dependable charging who want an electric daily car.
What needs checking?: Range, charging speed, and equipment can change by version and market.
What is the evidence?: 1 cited source, with range cycles and regional variations kept visible.

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	Up to 530 km	Market or version specific WLTP, version dependent	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Battery	49–77 kWh	Market or version specific Capacity and availability can change by version	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Rapid charging	Up to 144 kW	Published reference 10–80% from about 26 minutes claimed	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Efficiency	From 16 kWh/100 km	Market or version specific Official figure; testing standard can differ by market	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026