2026 MG 4 EV price and specs

The updated MG 4 EV brings a simplified lineup and a smattering of tweaks to the small electric hatchback's interior and powertrains.

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Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

MG's attack on Australia's small electric car segment continues apace, with full specifications for the updated version of the Chinese brand's long-standing MG 4 revealing major price cuts and slight equipment tweaks.

Now dubbed MG 4 EV, the electric hatch range has been simplified and now comprises just two variants: the single-motor rear-wheel drive MG 4 Essence 64 priced at $39,990 drive-away, and the dual-motor all-wheel drive MG 4 XPower at $47,990 drive-away.

They're both significantly cheaper than their pre-update equivalents, which previously cost $44,990 and $55,990 before on-roads, respectively. When drive-away pricing is considered, the new Essence 64 is also cheaper than the now-defunct base Excite 51, which was priced at $37,990 before on-roads.

The updated MG 4 EV range is still pricier than the newer front-drive MG 4 EV Urban, which starts at $31,990 drive-away. However, that car's smaller battery options mean it's better suited to urban commuting than the non-Urban MG 4 EV.

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Confusing naming conventions aside, you'll be hard-pressed to spot the external differences with the latest MG 4. The only visual changes are a new rear spoiler and three new paint finishes, with most tweaks reserved for its interior and drivetrain.

Inside, the MG 4 EV now features larger screens: a new 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen (up from 10.25-inch), and a new 10.25-inch digital instrument display (up from 7.0-inch).

The former runs on a new operating system and finally supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the latter is better integrated than the free-standing unit it replaces.

A row of physical switchgear including buttons and knobs has been added below the touchscreen, while the prominent ‘shelf’ that housed the rotary gear selector has been removed.

The dial has instead been moved to the centre console near a wireless phone charging pad, and a pair of cupholders sit at the base of the centre stack.

Drivetrain-wise, both variants now come with a 64kWh battery, though the Essence 64 has a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit and the XPower contunues with a carryover nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. The 51kWh and 77kWh batteries are no longer available.

Driving range in the Essence 64 is up from 435km to 452km, while the XPower is practically unchanged at 405km.

The Essence 64 remains rear-wheel drive, while the XPower is still all-wheel drive – and boasts a claimed 0-100km/h time of just 3.8 seconds.

Pricing

The two surviving MG 4 EV variants have been treated to substantial discounts.

Model	Drive-away pricing
2026 MG 4 EV Essence 64	$39,990 (-$5000)
2026 MG 4 EV XPower	$47,990 (-$8000)

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Specifications	MG 4 EV Essence 64	MG 4 EV XPower
Drivetrain	Single-motor electric	Dual-motor electric
Battery	64kWh LFP	64kWh NMC
Peak power	140kW	320kW
Peak torque	350Nm	600Nm
Drive type	Rear-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Tare mass	1765kg	1810kg
0-100km/h (claimed)	7.5 seconds	3.8 seconds
Energy consumption (claimed)	17.6kWh/100km	19.0kWh/100km
Claimed range (WLTP)	452km (+17km)	405km (+5km)
Max AC charge rate	6.6kW	6.6kW
Max DC charge rate	154kW (10-80 per cent 25min)	140kW (10-80 per cent 30min)

Dimensions

Dimensions	MG 4 EV
Length	4287mm
Width	1836mm
Height	1516mm (excl. GT)
Wheelbase	2705mm
Cargo capacity	350L (rear seats up) 1165L (rear seats folded)

Servicing and Warranty

MG Australia backs its range with a maximum 10-year, 250,000km warranty, provided its vehicles are serviced on time at an MG dealer. If not, warranty coverage drops to seven years.

Servicing and Warranty	MG 4 EV
Vehicle warranty	10 years, 250,000 kilometres – service-activated
High-voltage battery warranty	7 years, 150,000km
Roadside assistance	10 years (service-activated)
Service intervals	TBC
Capped-price servicing	TBC

The Chinese brand has yet to outline service info for the updated MG 4 EV, but the pre-update model required servicing every 24 months or 40,000km. Over six years, maintenance costs were quoted at $1285.

Safety

The MG 4 EV has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2022.

Category	MG 4 EV
Adult occupant protection	83 per cent
Child occupant protection	86 per cent
Vulnerable road user protection	75 per cent
Safety assist	81 per cent