The MG4 is the cheapest serious electric car on sale in Australia. MG's second EV here, built on a dedicated platform, with rear-wheel drive and a range that goes from 350 km on the Excite up to 530 km on the Long Range Essence. Pricing starts under $40k drive-away on the cheapest variant, which is a number that very few rivals can match.
What you are buying
A choice of three battery sizes (51 kWh, 64 kWh, 77 kWh), single rear-mounted motor outputs from 125 kW up to 180 kW, and a chassis that handles considerably better than the segment average. The Essence trim adds the larger 64 kWh battery, the upgraded interior trim, and the full driver assistance pack.
Cartell Assessment
The MG4 is the EV for the buyer who wants the lowest realistic cost of entry. The cabin is plain but well laid out, the range is properly competitive, and the rear-wheel drive layout gives it the kind of balance that the BYD Atto 3 and the Kona Electric do not have. The MG brand still has a perception gap with some buyers; the product earns the badge.
AU Outlook
MG4 Excite pricing in Australia sits in the high-$30k drive-away range. The Essence Long Range is in the high-$40k bracket. Cross-shop is the BYD Atto 3 and the GWM Ora Premium.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 125 kW (Excite), 150 kW (Essence)
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 350 km (Excite) to 530 km (Long Range)
- Charging
- 117 kW DC, 11 kW AC
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 7 years / unlimited km, 7 years on HV battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| MG4 Excite 51 | from $39,990 drive-away (verify) | Entry, 51 kWh, 350 km WLTP |
| MG4 Essence 64 | from $46,990 drive-away (verify) | Mid-spec, 64 kWh, 450 km WLTP |
| MG4 Long Range 77 | from $50,990 drive-away (verify) | Top spec, 77 kWh, 530 km WLTP |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
