MG MOTOR Australia debuted its trendy MG4 electrical hatch and a Lengthy Vary variant of the ZS EV small electrical SUV on the Totally Charged Dwell occasion in Sydney over the weekend, the latter occurring sale later this month at $55,990 drive-away.
No pricing has been introduced for the electric-only MG4 small hatch, which will probably be obtainable for buy from the second half of this yr.
The Chinese language importer mentioned it fast-tracked the fashions’ arrival Down Below as a consequence of unprecedented demand for its present battery electrical automobile (BEV) providing, in addition to buyer suggestions and anticipation round each automobiles.
In response to MG Motor Australia, the MG4 hatchback boasts a number of improvements and key options it says will set it aside from different BEV choices available in the market.
It highlighted the mannequin’s scalable platform – developed by father or mother firm SAIC – as a part of a “superior driving expertise” that has helped it rating a bevy of awards within the UK, the place the mannequin has been on sale since mid-2022.
In the meantime, the ZS EV Lengthy Vary is alleged to supply Australian patrons higher peace of thoughts when travelling longer distances, the mannequin’s 72kWh battery pack offering as much as 440km (WLTP) of vary, or 120km greater than the 50.3kWh commonplace mannequin.
The MG4 EV will probably be obtainable in 51kWh and 64kWh capacities, that are mentioned to supply ranges of as much as 350km and 450km respectively. Utilizing a DC quick charger, the MG4 might be charged to 80 per cent in as little as 40 minutes, whereas the ZS EV Lengthy Vary takes 63 minutes.
Talking on the Totally Charged Dwell occasion in Sydney, MG Motor Australia and New Zealand CEO Peter Ciao mentioned the EV fashions on show are consultant of the model’s dedication to creating electrical automobiles accessible to everybody.
“MG Motor may be very excited to be part of the inaugural Totally Charged Dwell occasion right here in Australia. A lot in order that we’ve got determined to make use of this occasion as a platform to announce two main milestones within the Australian and New Zealand EV panorama,” he mentioned.
“Following the success of the ZS EV in September final yr, we’ve got listened to our clients’ suggestions and have fast-tracked the arrival of our new ZS EV Lengthy Vary.
“We all know Australians like to drive and now they will go even additional due to a bigger 72kWh battery pack and 440km vary within the ZS EV Lengthy Vary.
“Equally, because of this, we felt there was no higher stage than Totally Charged Dwell to supply a glimpse of MG’s future in previewing our first international modular scalable platform within the MG4 and we all know you’ll be as excited as we’re to see it on Aussie and NZ roads in H2 this yr.”
2023 MG ZS EV pricing*:
Excite (a) | $44,990 | |
Essence (a) | $48,990 | |
Lengthy Vary (a) | $55,990 | New variant |
*Nationwide drive-away value.
