MG MG4 EV and Kia EV3

Two electric cars side by side, with every figure kept on its own test cycle.

QuestionMG MG4 EVKia EV3
Powertrain Electric Electric
Body Hatchback Crossover
Official range up to530 km WLTP
Market or version specific
up to605 km WLTP
Market or version specific
Battery 49–77 kWh
Market or version specific
58.3 or 81.4 kWh
Market or version specific
Peak DC charging up to144 kW
Published reference
up to128 kW
Published reference
Published fast charge 10–80% from about 26 minutes claimed 10–80% in about 31 minutes claimed
Efficiency reference from16 kWh/100 km
Market or version specific
from14.9 kWh/100 km
Market or version specific
Seats 5 5

A copper figure leads only where both cars publish the same measure on the same test cycle. Hover a mark to see how far the figure can be trusted.

Our view. Choose by the charging you can rely on, the version sold in your market and the journeys you repeat. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.

MG MG4 EV rapid charging

26 min10%80%
Manufacturer claim, peak 144 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

Kia EV3 rapid charging

31 min10%80%
Manufacturer claim, peak 128 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

Verify the local version

Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors and even model names change by market. Check the exact local specification before buying.

Swap one of these cars

Try “Ioniq 5 charging”, “battery warranty” or “plug-in hybrid”.