MG MOTOR has launched its first absolutely electrical hatchback in Australia this week, the reasonably priced MG 4 EV touchdown from simply $38,990 plus on-road prices – making it one of many few EVs out there regionally from below $40K.
The mannequin is ready to rival different Chinese language newcomers, together with the BYD Dolphin (from $38,890) and GWM Ora (from $39,990).
Providing what MG says is “reasonably priced, zero-emissions motoring with out compromise”, the MG 4 is accessible in two grades and with three battery choices, delivering a driving vary of as much as 530km on the WLTP cycle.
“The MG 4 is a brand new customary for electrical autos in Australia. MG has introduced collectively an excellent mixture of affordability, vary, and high quality for Australian drivers,” stated MG Motor Australia and New Zealand CEO, Peter Ciao.
“Our MG 4 is backed with a seven-year guarantee and has acquired a five-star ANCAP security score, forward of native deliveries starting this month. We’re excited for personal, fleet and rideshare drivers who’ll profit from this.
“The MG 4 has acquired awards from a few of the UK’s main motoring consultants recognising its wonderful options, practicality, dynamic dealing with and we all know it’s going to be embraced in the identical method regionally being the best-value EV at the moment on sale in Australia at $38,990 plus on-road prices.”
The MG 4 EV is the primary to make use of the revolutionary new Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) that can underpin a brand new technology of MGs, that includes rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution and skinny battery know-how.
Battery capacities embrace 51kWh, 64kWh and 77kWh to supply the MG 4 with WLTP driving ranges of 350km, 450km and 530km respectively. MG says the providing is designed to offer prospects the chance to search out essentially the most appropriate specification to swimsuit their driving wants and price range.
The mid-tier 64kWh battery can also be able to recharging at as much as 140kW, that means a cost time of solely 26 minutes from 10 to 80 per cent is feasible utilizing a 150kW DC fast charger.
Normal options embrace: 5 driving modes (Eco, Regular, Sport, Snow, and Customized), 4 regenerative braking settings – together with one-pedal mode – a ten.25-inch multifunction infotainment array with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, vehicle-to-load (V2L) performance, a reversing digital camera, 17-inch alloy wheels, and MG’s Pilot Driver Security Expertise suite.
The MG 4 EV goes on sale regionally with a five-star ANCAP security score.
The MG 4 EV additionally carries MG’s seven-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee as customary, which stays one of many longest absolutely transferable warranties within the nation.
MG is quick turning into one in all Australia’s hottest price range manufacturers. It was Australia’s sixth best-selling in July with the ZS our third best-selling mannequin – and our best-selling SUV. Ten per cent of all ZS variants bought have been battery electrical powered.
The importer says it already has 1000 orders for the MG 4 and hopes to promote thrice that quantity by the tip of the calendar 12 months. If it achieves that aim, the MG 4 will turn out to be one of many best-selling automobiles within the nation behind the Tesla Mannequin Y, Tesla Mannequin 3 and BYD Atto 3.
2023 MG 4 EV pricing*:
Excite 51kWh (a) | $38,990 |
Excite 64kWh (a) | $44,990 |
Essence 64kWh (a) | $47,990 |
Essence 77kWh (a) | $55,990 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
