Updated: MG4 start price confirmed prior to launch

Tuesday 10am – While not withdrawing this story, we would like to note there is now conflicting information as to which grade of MG4 this price is for. Reports in Australia now indicate this could be for either a long-range or high-spec model. Traditionally when a price is indicated to media it is for the entry level model, and we relied on this concept when creating our story. We are awaiting further confirmation from MG Motor Australia and New Zealand on this issue. Our apologies for any confusion this uncertainty has caused our readers. – Richard.

The highly anticipated MG4 electric car made its Australasian debut at the Fully Charged show in Sydney recently – and now we know the price for the highly anticipated BEV hatchback.

A source close to MG Motor NZ has confirmed a recommended retail price $54,990 NZD, plus on-road costs (ORC).

The MG4 will be eligible for the $8,625 Clean Car Discount, meaning the net price of $46,340 before on roads.

While it has been confirmed that a 64kWh battery version of the MG4 will be available, the leaked price is potentially for the entry-level 51kWh version. The lower-priced variant is expected to offer a competitive range, as well as a suite of advanced features and technologies that will make the MG4 an appealing choice for drivers seeking both sustainability and performance.

We have sought further clarification on which model the pricing is for.

Gathering rave reviews and awards in the United Kingdom, the MG4 is not arriving in New Zealand until the second half of the year.

The car is a large hatchback, sightly shorter overall, but longer in the wheelbase, wider and taller than a Toyota Corolla hatch. It is very spacious, with a sizeable boot. The styling is angular and sporty, while the interior is clean and simple, with screens reducing the level of button clutter required.

It is going to be available with 51kWh and 64kWh batteries – the latter only confirmed to media at Fully Charged – with 350 and 450km WLTP ranges respectively. The batteries were initially understood to both be lithium nickel manganese cobalt units – though EVs and Beyond is seek confirmation on if the smaller one is actually LFP. The smaller battery can charge at 117kW, and the larger at 135kW – very fast by Chinese-brand standards. The car features an 800volt capable charging system.

The motor outputs for the models are 125kW and 150kW, with both powering the rear wheels.

What has yet to be confirmed is if we will see an extended range, that will launch soon overseas with a 77kWh battery, or a high performance 330kW all-wheel drive range-topper that can sprint to 100km/h in just 3.8 seconds.

Peter Ciao, chief executive of MG Motor Australia & New Zealand, pulled the covers off the car with Fully Charged founder Robert Llewellyn.

Ciao says the MG4 and long range ZS show MG’s commitment to making EVs accessible for everyone.

“Following the success of the ZS EV in September last year, we have listened to our customer’s feedback and have fast-tracked the arrival of our new ZS EV long range,” he explains. “We know Australians love to drive and now they can go even further thanks to a larger 72kWh battery pack and a 440km range in the ZS EV Long Range.”