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.
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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 |
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Height |
1516mm (excl. GT) |
|
Wheelbase |
2705mm |
|
Cargo capacity |
350L (rear seats up) |
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.
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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.
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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 |
Standard safety equipment highlights:
- 7 airbags, incl:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Intelligent cruise assist
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Surround-view monitor
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
Two grades of the updated MG 4 EV are on sale in Australia.
2026 MG 4 EV Essence 64 equipment highlights:
- Rear-wheel drive
- 18-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic cap
- Tyre repair kit
- Auto LED headlights
- LED tail-lights
- Power-folding, power-adjustable heated side mirrors
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- PVC/cloth upholstery
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (NEW)
- 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system (NEW)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (NEW)
- DAB+ digital radio
- Bluetooth
- Satellite navigation
- Voice control
- Wireless phone charger
- 2 x front USB-C ports
- 1 x rear USB-C port
- 6-speaker sound system
- Single-zone climate control
- Rear privacy glass
- One-pedal driving
- 4-mode regenerative braking
- Vehicle to load (V2L) function
- Keyless entry
- 12-month iSMART connected services subscription
MG 4 EV XPower adds:
- All-wheel drive
- 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
- Metallic brake caliper covers
- Launch control
- Electronic differential system
- ‘Sporty Garnish Design’
- PVC/suede upholstery
- Front sports seats
- Manual driver’s seat lumbar support
Colours
Seven exterior paint colours are available for the updated MG 4 EV, five of which cost an extra $700. The XPower gets a black roof as standard.
2026 MG 4 EV colours:
- Dover White
- Iris Cyan Metallic (NEW)
- Sterling Silver Metallic: $700 (NEW)
- Camden Grey Metallic: $700
- Black Pearl Metallic: $700
- Piccadilly Blue Metallic: $700 (NEW)
- Diamond Red Metallic: $700