MG has released a full list of features and specifications for its new small electric hatch on its website MG 4 EV Urbanthat opens at $31,990 for the car trip.
It comes in two variants – one with a 43kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, the other with a 54kWh battery – but both are available in Essence trim.
In MG parlance, “Essence” means top of the range, which may leave the door open for less well-equipped variants at a lower price in the future.
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MG has not yet released pricing for the range-topping Essence 54 model, although the MG 4 EV Urban will be available in local showrooms from April.
The new MG beats the GWM Ora, which currently retails at $33,990 on-road, and the GAC Aion UT, which costs $31,990 before on-road costs but is temporarily available on-road for $30,990. The BYD Dolphin starts at $29,990 (excluding on-road costs).
Unlike the existing MG 4, which offers a choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the MG 4 EV Urban will only be available as a front-wheel drive single-motor electric vehicle (EV).
It is 4395 mm long, 1842 mm wide, 1551 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2750 mm. This makes it 108 mm longer, 6 mm wider and up to 47 mm higher than the existing MG 4, with a 45 mm longer wheelbase.
The MG 4 EV Urban rides on the Chinese automaker’s new E3 platform and features a torsion beam rear suspension instead of an independent multi-link suspension like the MG 4.
The company previously confirmed that the MG 4 EV Urban would sit alongside an updated version of the existing MG 4, which would lose its 51kWh and 77kWh batteries and only offer a 64kWh package.
Prices
| Model | Drive-away prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 MG 4 EV Urban Essence 43 | $31,990 |
| 2026 MG 4 EV Urban Essence 54 | $TBA |
Drives and efficiency
The MG 4 EV Urban features a one-pedal driving mode, a heat pump and battery preconditioning. It also features a vehicle-to-load (V2L) mode that allows you to power small devices.
A 10-80 percent charge is said to take 28 minutes with the smaller 43 kWh battery and 30 minutes with the 54 kWh battery.
| Specifications | Essence 43 | Essence 54 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single electric motor | Single electric motor |
| Battery capacity | 43 kWh | 54 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate | Lithium iron phosphate |
| Performance | 110kW | 118kW |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Tare weight | 1460kg | 1520kg |
| 0-100 km/h (claimed) | 9.0 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Energy consumption (WLTP) | 16.5 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 316km | 405km |
| Max. AC charging rate | 6.6kW | 6.6kW |
| Max. DC charging rate | 150kW | 150kW |
| Braked towing capacity | 500kg | 500kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | MG 4 EV Urban |
|---|---|
| length | 4395mm |
| Width | 1842mm |
| Height | 1549mm |
| wheelbase | 2750mm |
| Loading capacity | 382L – Rear seats folded up 1266L – Rear seats folded down 98L – Storage space under the trunk |
Maintenance and warranty
MG offers a 10-year, 250,000 km warranty on its vehicles as long as you use the service through its dealer network. Otherwise, the term is limited to seven years and the mileage limit. The battery is protected for seven years or 150,000 km.
The service prices for the MG 4 EV Urban have not yet been announced.
Security
The MG 4 EV Urban does not yet have a safety rating from ANCAP, but sister agency Euro NCAP awarded it five stars in 2025.
It received an adult protection rating of 87 percent, a child and vulnerable road user protection rating of 85 percent, and a safety assistance rating of 80 percent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring
- Detecting the presence of children
- Lane keeping assistant
- Emergency lane departure warning
- Intelligent cruise control
- Intelligent speed limit assistant
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Safe exit warning
- Front, front-side, far-side and curtain airbags
- Rear parking sensors
- Surround view camera
Standard equipment
There is currently only one trim level.
The standard features of the Essence 43 and Essence 54 include:
- 17-inch Starburst alloy wheels with 205/50R17 tires
- Automatic LED headlights with manual leveling
- Automatic high beam
- Heated, electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Rear privacy glass
- Automatic hold
- Approach entry and takeoff
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless and wired)
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- 2 x Front USB-C Ports
- 1 x Rear USB-C Port
- iSmart connected car services (free 12-month subscription)
- 15W wireless phone charger
- 6 speaker sound system
- 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- 60:40 split/folding rear seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Single zone climate control
- Rear vents
- Ambient lighting
- Electric windows with automatic up/down for all windows
Colors
There is only one interior color available called “Dark”.
York White is the standard exterior paint color. The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Diamond red
- Brixton Blue
- Stone green
- Black pearl
- Camden Grey
- Sterling silver
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