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2026 MG4 - Essence
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD
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Overview
Variant
Essence
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
—
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
140kW / 350Nm
—
Warranty
10 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: Unlimited
Screen Size (in): 12.80
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Guidance Display
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Remote Services
Find My Car: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Single Pedal Driving: yes
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.00
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 220
Mode 3 amps (A): 32
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 6.39
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 19.11
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 9.56
Mode 3 Duration: 6.50
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Mode 3 Voltage: 220
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.39
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.61
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.21
Mode 4 Duration: 0.50
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 154.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 154.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 350
Motor 1 Location: Rear
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 190.4
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 140.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 64.00
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
V2L Charging
Number of Outlets: 1
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.80
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.5
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 190
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 190
Maximum Power (kW): 140
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 140
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 350
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 28.3
Combined (kWh/100km): 17.6
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 176
Combined (Wh/mile): 283
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Heated: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: MSP
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 1165
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 350
External Dimensions
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
Overall Height (in): 59.7
Overall Height (mm): 1516
Overall Length (in): 168.8
Overall Length (mm): 4287
Overall Width (in): 72.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 81.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2060
Overall Width (mm): 1836
Wheelbase (in): 106.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2705
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: White
Two Tone: yes
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1102
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2213
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4879
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1765
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3891
Tare Weight (kg): 1765
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
USB (Rear): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 1
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Lane Changing: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Overtaking: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Auto
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 83.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20230801
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 75.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 81.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Mg4 Electric Lhd
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 40000
Distance (miles): 24855
Period (Months): 24
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