MG4 Electric Hatchback Gains Traction, Production Ramps Up
The newโ MG4, a globally-focused compact electric hatchback, has seen strong initialโ demand, โattracting over 26,000 orders just 15 days after its debut at the Chengdu Motor Show. This surge in interest exceeds MG’s initial monthly production capacity of 15,000 units, prompting parent company SAIC to implement a three-shift production schedule at its SAICโ Passenger Vehicle factory.
SAIC has committed to maintaining quality control standards while aiming to deliver allโข ordered vehicles within 39 days. MG will provide compensation to customers for each day of delay beyondโ this timeframe.
The MG4 is built on theโฃ SAIC E3 platform and features a 120 kW electric motor, โenabling a top speed of 160 km/h. Customers โcan choose betweenโ two battery options: a โฃ42.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery offering a โrange of 437 km, and โขa larger 53.9 kWh battery extendingโ the โrange to 530 km.
Both battery versions โsupport fastโข charging, capable of replenishing the battery from 30%โ to 80% in โapproximately โค20 minutes.
Currently available in Chinaโฃ inโ five trim levels, the MG4 starts at 65,800 yuan (approximately 7,900 euros).โ Interior features vary by trim, offering central infotainment screens ranging from 10.25โ inches to 15.6 โฃinches, integrated with โa digital instrument panel.Higher-spec models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and Horizon Journey J6e platform, enabling โฃadvanced โขdriver-assistance systems including high-speed Noahโข (Navigation on Assist), lane keeping assist, automatic lane change, and parking assistance.
While a firm launch date for the European market remains unconfirmed, reports suggest aโ potential arrivalโ in late 2025.
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