MG4 EV REVIEW & PRICES

The MG4 is MG’s medium-sized hatchback. It looks properly striking and it’s seriously fun to drive while offering tremendous value for money. Shame it feels its price in places, though, and the infotainment system is a pain to use.

But like the unknown player joining your favourite football team and stealing the show, the MG4 came out of nowhere with its space-age styling, impressing us with just how good it is from behind the wheel.

The fact that you can consider it against the more premium, upmarket Cupra Born, Volkswagen ID3 or Renault Megane E-Tech - car’s we’re big fans of - goes to show how good it is. Yet it’s priced similarly to the smaller Vauxhall Corsa Electric, BYD Dolphin and Mini Cooper Electric.

MG4 EV: electric range, battery and charging data

Range: 218-331 miles
Efficiency: 3.6-3.8 miles per kWh
Battery size: 51kWh / 62kWh / 74kWh
Max charge speed: 150kW
Charge time AC: 6hrs 12mins, 10-100%, 7kW / 7hrs 30mins, 10-100%, 7kW / 9hrs, 10-100%, 7kW
Charge time DC: 39mins, 10-80%, 150kW / 35mins, 10-80%, 150kW
Charge port location: Left rear
Power outputs: 170hp / 204hp / 245hp

The MG is arguably the most attractive car of the lot, though. It’s far from subtle, but with its big, pointy headlights, sharp lines, dramatic corners and twin roof spoilers at the back it’s absolutely out of this world. It’s a shame that MG has toned things down with the MG3, S5 EV and S6 EV.

You can tell that the MG4 is getting on a bit inside, though, as the dashboard is really rather plain to behold. It’s not ugly, but the cabin is full of straight lines and dark plastics. Material quality is surprisingly high for a ‘budget’ choice of electric hatchback, but the infotainment’s basic, clunky software and a lack of trimmed surfaces highlight the cost savings.

The cabin is spacious enough for four tall adults to sit in comfort, with a highly adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel and plenty of headroom in the back. Three adults in the back is a bit of a squeeze, though, best reserved for short trips. Generous leg space comes at the detriment of the boot; 363 litres lags behind the Renault Megane E-Tech and Cupra Born.

MG offers three batteries in the MG4. The entry-level SE offers 218 miles of range, growing to 270-281 miles in the Long Range models. The top-rung Extended Range car can travel 331 miles to a charge, meanwhile.

It’s from behind the wheel that the MG4 is most impressive. It doesn’t take long to realise just how comfortable it is, smoothing out rough, speed bump-riddled roads with ease. The light steering means it’s easy to chuck around tight city bends, and it’s just as capable on the motorway.

You get up to speed with ease, even in the entry-level model, and the suspension is just as comfortable at high speeds as it is in town. There is some wind noise to contend with, that being said, but as soon as you turn off onto a twisty B-road you’ll forget all about that. It’s not exactly a hot hatch, but the MG4 feels stable and composed around bends - and it’s good fun to chuck into corners.

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The MG4’s excellent value for money is evident when compared to other EVs, because while it’s pretty much the size of a Kia EV3, Volvo EX30 or Volkswagen ID3, it’s far more affordable than any of them at around £27,000. The ID3 costs nearly £31,000, while the others are at least £33,000.

The MG4 SE comes fitted with automatic LED headlights, a leather steering wheel and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto as standard. Trophy cars come equipped with heated front seats and steering wheel, sat nav, 360-degree parking cameras and a wireless phone charger. The top-trim Extended Range model does cost almost £37,000, that being said, but even then it’s worth considering against the German and Korean alternatives.

Comfortable in town and surprisingly nimble in bends, but there’s a bit of wind noise on the motorway

In town

One of the first things you notice when driving the MG4 is that it’s very comfortable. EVs tend to have stiff suspension because this helps stop cars with heavy batteries from wobbling around in corners, but the MG4 manages to smooth out lumpy roads and speed bumps with little fuss.

It’s pretty agile too, thanks to the responsive motors and light steering. There are multiple steering settings in the menus, but putting it in its lightest mode removes so much feel that we’d recommend leaving it in ‘normal’. The 10.7-metre turning circle isn’t quite as good as the VW ID3, but it’s enough to navigate busy urban areas with ease, while good forward visibility is another boon. Rear visibility not so much, though, meaning it can be tricky to see what’s around when looking over your shoulder.

Another complaint is the lack of ‘one pedal driving’. The MG4 will not come to a complete stop if you lift off the throttle and let the regenerative braking do its thing, instead creeping along once you get to low speeds. You’ll get used to it, but it’s mildly annoying that you need to use the brakes to stop in traffic, while other EVs will bring the car to a halt. When you do use the brakes, though, they’re smooth and avoid the jerkiness found in some electric cars.

On the motorway

Those punchy electric motors are useful out on the motorway too. When accelerating up to the national speed limit the MG4 pulls quickly and smoothly, getting you up to a cruise with little fuss.

Once you’re there, the MG4’s soft suspension again makes itself known by proving to be a comfortable companion on long journeys. Minor road imperfections are barely noticeable so you’ll get to your destination feeling relaxed.

The MG4 is not the quietest EV at motorway speeds though, with a bit of wind noise to contend with. Meanwhile, that light steering is less welcome at high speeds, though you can increase the weight a bit in the settings.

On a twisty road

Again the MG4 impresses, and this time it’s in corners. You might expect that soft suspension to mean it’s not particularly confidence-inspiring on a winding road, because there’s usually a trade off between comfort and cornering ability. However, while it’s no sports car, it’s easy to have fun behind the wheel.

Pitch the car into a corner and it doesn’t lean too much, so you don’t feel like you might fall into the opposite lane and can instead focus on enjoying the power from the electric motors. We've tested both power outputs and can happily say that each had more than enough oomph to enjoy and, thanks to sending power to the rear wheels, feel agile as you accelerate out of a turn.

Despite this corner carving positivity, the MG4 is no hardcore hot hatch replacement and prefers a more laid back approach, encouraging you to get into a rhythm rather than attack corners with rubber-shredding enthusiasm.

Decent space and storage up front, but it’s hit and miss in the rear seats and the boot could be bigger

Getting comfortable as the driver in the MG4 EV is easy, thanks to electrically operated seats and great steering wheel adjustability, which has a wide range of movements for reach and rake.

Once in position there’s a load of space to store whatever’s filling your pockets, with a large bin beneath the armrest, a shallow, coverable space in the centre console and a phone charging pad that sits on a plinth behind the gear selection dial. There are large door bins, a felt-lined glasses storage box and a reasonably sized glovebox, too.

The cup holders are a good size and within arm’s reach, but sitting beneath the aforementioned plinth means that it’s tricky to slot bottles in on the move. It could be easy to knock the top off your coffee while keeping your eyes on the road. This section is also quite close to the driver, meaning those with longer legs might find they're resting their knee on the hard plastic, which can get a bit sore on longer trips.

Space in the back seats

Rear passengers are generally well catered for, with subtle cutouts in the roof helping provide ample headroom, while even taller passengers should have no issues with knees banging the seat in front.

Foot space is okay but it’s tricky to get your feet under the seat in front. This can make longer journeys uncomfortable as the seat cushion is quite close to the floor of the car, forcing your legs up so your thighs are not supported.

Put three adults in the back and it’s a squeeze for shoulder space, while the lack of central armrest is a shame when you don’t have a third person in the middle seat. The door bins are smaller back here and there’s only one USB slot for those in the back to fight over. The mobile phone holders in the back of the seats in front is a cool touch though, while the ISOFIX points are easy to access.

Overall rear seat space is fine, but it doesn’t quite feel as polished as it does up front, with cheaper materials, too.

Boot space

At 363 litres the MG4’s boot is not terrible, but does lag a little behind the ID3’s 385 litres and Nissan Leaf’s cavernous 435 litres. However, it is slightly bigger than the BYD Dolphin's 345 litres, and the similarly priced Fiat 500 Electric is much smaller at 185 litres, giving some context to the value proposition here. Fold the rear seats down and you get a decent 1,117 litres of space.

Practicality is also not great, with just the one tie-down hook and no 12V charge slot. However, you can store the charging cables beneath the boot floor so you don’t have to eat into cargo space, unlike in the VW, while folding the rear seats down reveals a flat floor that’s easy to push large, heavy items across.

Some EVs have a smaller front boot beneath the bonnet, because there’s no need to slot a big petrol or diesel engine in there. However, the MG4 has no extra space up front, which is a bit of a shame. But then neither does the ID3 or Leaf, so it’s not a deal breaker in this class.

Interior fit and finish is mighty impressive for the price point, but the infotainment can be tricky to use

If you’ve sat in an ID3 and been left disappointed by the interior look and quality, the MG4 is sure to surprise you. Despite costing considerably less than its German counterpart, the fit and finish feels more premium thanks to soft-touch materials throughout.

The 10.25-inch infotainment screen perched atop the dashboard has a clear display, but the graphics look a touch dated and its response to inputs is quite laggy. Couple this with climate and drive mode control functions buried in menus, and it can be quite fiddly to use on the move.

You also only get sat nav on the top-spec Trophy model, but that’s actually not a big deal because wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included as standard and work better than MG’s system anyway.

While there are a few physical buttons beneath the screen, they feel pretty cheap and let the side down when everything else feels so solid.

The digital display ahead of the driver is more impressive though, boasting a crisp, clear display and plenty of customisation options, so you can use the wheel-mounted buttons to show the most relevant information to you.

There’s also a storage tray for your mobile phone that sits conveniently above the USB slots in the front. This has a hole to feed the wire through to keep things neat, but it’s very fiddly and some wires don’t actually fit through...

There are five variations of MG4, spanning two trim levels, three battery sizes, and the separate high-performance model called XPower.

Entry-level SE models have a 170hp motor and 51kWh battery with a 0-60mph time of 7.5 seconds and a range of 218 miles.

Step up to the SE Long Range and Trophy Long Range and you get 203hp with a 64kWh battery, but the extra weight drops the 0-60mph time a fraction to 7.7 seconds. They have a maximum range of 281 and 270 miles respectively.

At the top of the range is the Trophy Extended Range model, which has a 77kWh battery and a 323-mile range. It's also the most powerful version (excluding the XPower), with 241hp and a 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds.

The smaller battery can be charged at a rate of up to 117kW, which will top the battery up from 10 to 80% in 39 minutes. The Long Range battery has a 135kW charge rate, meaning it’s slightly quicker from 10 to 80% at 35 minutes. The Extended Range model takes slightly longer to do the same charge at 39 minutes.

When we tested the Trophy Long Range model, we achieved a 0-60mph time of 7.1 seconds, which is a good chunk quicker than the official figures suggest. We also saw efficiency of 3.8miles/kWh, which would equate to a range of 232 miles. Although this is down on the official figure, it’s an impressive number for real world driving.

During our time with the entry-level SE version, we saw the same efficiency figures, which would put the range of its smaller battery at just under 200 miles. Again, this isn't too far off its claimed figures and a perfectly useful amount for most.

As an electric vehicle, the MG4 is subject to the minimum Vehicle Excise Duty in its first year, and all models manage to avoid the luxury car supplement between years two-to-six. It also benefits from the lowest band of benefit-in-kind tax, making it an affordable choice for company car buyers.

Even the cheapest MG4 gets MG Pilot as standard, which is a driver assistance package that includes active emergency braking, lane keep assist, driver attention alert and intelligent high beam assist. Trophy models also get door opening warning, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and lane change assist.

Even more impressively, this includes adaptive cruise control as standard. This means the car will adapt its speed when approaching slower cars on the motorway, and will even stay in control in stop-start traffic.

The MG4 received the full five stars in Euro NCAP safety testing in 2022, scoring over 80% for occupant safety and over 70% in the vulnerable road users and safety assist sections, though the test has become stricter since the MG earned its stars.

MG came dead last out of 31 brands in the 2025 Driver Power reliability survey - making it two years in a row - which isn’t reassuring if you’re a prospective owner. There was a 2022 recall for the MG4 locking itself and shutting off the key and windows at a standstill, though that should have been rectified by now.

Giving some peace of mind is MG’s excellent seven-year/80,000-mile warranty, so even if something does go wrong, you should be covered. It’s fully transferable too, so if you’re buying a used example you’ll still benefit, providing it falls within the age and mileage limit.

That being said, Toyota and Suzuki still lead the way with ten-year, 100,000-mile warranties - so long as you keep up regular dealer servicing.