Checkout my latest YT EV Video looking at the specifications and details on the new MG4 model coming to Australia. I go through the key things EV buyers need to know to decide if this 100% battery electric car is the one for them. With just under 5,000 selling in Europe in Jan 2023 and being the 2nd best selling 100% battery electric EV in the UK in February 2023 this is one VERY POPULAR EV!
MG4 – on it’s way Down Under. MG Australia has decided on the Top of range model with larger/ longer range, NMC battery for this model.
Full video available at Electric Car Australia YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/JvZfnFvXSIQ
Below is an extract of the keypoints from the Video.
INTRODUCTION
• First MG on SAIC’s dedicated EV platform
• Looks like a little hot hatch, but without the performance
• Multi award winner in UK
• On road for over year, all accounts good EV, had some early problems with oils seal & leaks.
• Keep watching for the full story and my dodgy camera work at the Australian unveiling which was at the recent FCL Event in Sydney.
BATTERY
61.7 kWh Useable Battery, NMC
RANGE
• Quoted is 435klms,
• Real World (-15%) 365 km Real Range
EFFICIENCY – mixed 16.9 kWh/100km
ACCELERATION – 0-100 km/h 7.9 seconds, Tesla M3 Standard Range+ 5.6
RUNNING COST
• Solar – Free. Loss of feed in
• Home charging $4.22 p/100klms ($0.25 kWh)
• Ultra Rapid Charging $10.14 p/100klms ($0.60 kWh))
CHARGING
• type 2 plug AC & CCS2 plug for DC Rapid
• Level 1 ‘Granny’ 10 amp 11 km/h
• Level 2 AC 11 kW (3 phase), 55 km/h
• Level 3 DC Rapid Charging 135 kW 450km/h or 10-80% battery SOC in 34mins
Price
$47,990 + ORC
• Stamp duties different and rebates, Qld now $6,000 car up to $68,000
• Dealers taking order now with deliveries over next few months
• April 2023
FEATURES
• 7 yr body and battery warranty, unlimited klms
• Rear wheel drive
• MG Modular Scalable platform with 50/50 weight distribution
• MG Pilot – assisted driving
• MG iSmart App
• 360 degree camera
• 10.25 inch screen
• Wireless phone charging
• Auto Climate control – no rear seat vents, single USB
• 2x iso fix for kids car seats
• Auto dimming LED Headlights and tailights
• 18” alloys with aero covers
• 6 colours
• V2L – 2,200 watts
• 500kg towing, no roof racks
• 5 star EuroNCAP – not Aust
– over 80% for adult & child occupant safety
– just under 80 for vulnerable road user’s & safety assist
Size
• 5 seater
• Boot space 363l or 1177 seats down
• Length 4.28mtrs, width w mirrors 2.06mtrs
• Height 2.06mtrs, wheelbase 2.7mtrs
• Weight unladen 1.79kg, max payload 423kg