Video Summary
The MG4 electric car is causing a stir in the expensive EV world because it offers a perfect blend of realistic range and features for a competitive price.There are three trim levels and two battery sizes.
The car's design contrasts with other electric MGs due to a different base.
As standard, the MG4 comes with almond-shaped LED headlights, a sporty front end, 17-inch alloys, tinted glass, and a rear spoiler.
The top trim includes a two-tone black roof, rear privacy glass, a twin aero spoiler, and heated folding wing mirrors.
The interior is simple and modern with a desk-like dash.
For the wireless charging pad, you have something like a mouse mat.
The interior features USB and USB-C ports, two cupholders, a cubby hole, and a flat-bottomed sporty, leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The seats are pleather with cloth insert, or fabric, and they feel cheap, but the Trophy trim adds heated seats, and electrically adjustable driver's seat.
The screen displays the speed, range, and driving information, and it's not too big.
There is ample leg and headroom for passengers, with only one USB port in the back, for kids to charge devices.
The boot, unfortunately, is disappointing, since it lacks the usual boot space.
All MG4s get Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and MG's standard safety tech.
The car turns into a battery if you use an adapter to power things outside the car.
The overall verdict is that the car is exceptionally good, with no catch but a few compromises.
For short city driving the range is 325 miles.
There is a seven-year warranty.
It is engaging to drive, but the road and wind noise are prominent over 40 mph.
The sound is akin to a spaceship.
If you are on a 7-kilowatt wall box, the charging 10-100 percent takes 7.5 hours. If it's a public charger at 50 kilowatts, the charge is 10-80% in 52 minutes. And, 10-80% can happen in under 40 minutes.
It makes owning an electric car more accessible. For less money, it gives a decent, realistic range and value, which makes the MG4 the best deal right now. The long-range versions have a grill feature that improves range by 10%, offering 4 levels of braking regeneration.
The SE Standard has 161-brake horsepower, and does 0-60 in 7.5 seconds.
