The MG4 Electric will reach the European market at the end of 2022

The compact electric car measures 4,287 mm in length, 1,831 mm in width and 1,504 mm in height. Compact dimensions that allow it to perform very well on city streets. The cabin offers comfort and space for all five occupants, who can travel without worrying about boot capacity.

Compact dimensions thanks to its architecture

The MG4 Electric is built on SAIC’s scalable modular platform, designed specifically for electric vehicles. This platform features rear-wheel drive and a 50:50 weight distribution, for optimal and more controlled handling. The battery has a very compact and slim design, measuring just 110 mm in height. This allows it to be placed in the floor, and its thinness benefits the overall height of the model. The One Pack battery, which is its designation, is very practical thanks to the horizontal arrangement of its cells.

The design of the platform, together with this layout, allows the use of batteries ranging from 40 kWh up to 150 kWh. In addition, it offers the option of using a battery with a limited power output, but replacing it with a higher-capacity one if necessary to increase range.

The features of the MG4 Electric

The MG4 Electric will be offered in Europe with two battery packs. The entry-level version will feature a 51 kWh battery, while the second will offer a 64 kWh battery. The ranges will be 350 and 450 kilometres on the WLTP cycle. In the first case, the motor has a power output of 125 kW, equivalent to 167 CV. In the second option, the motor is 150 kW, which corresponds to 200 CV.

The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is put at 8 seconds and its top speed is 160 km/h. That said, the brand does not rule out expanding the model range with new versions, which would fit other batteries and could even feature all-wheel drive. For the time being, the MG4 Electric is undergoing endurance testing, which will see it cover around 120,000 kilometres before reaching the market.