2025 MG4 EV – 42.8 kWh and 53.9 kWh LFP batteries, up to 530 km range CLTC; from RM43k in China

Pricing for the 2025 MG4 has been revealed in China, where the brand’s latest EV starts from approximately 73,800 yuan, or US$10,100 (RM43,443). Four variants of the second-generation EV have been priced at this announcement for the Chinese market, while pricing and details for a fifth variant with the anticipated semi solid-state battery will be announced in September.

The line-up begins with the Comfort variant that offers 437 km of range, followed by the Ease and Freedom variants also with 437 km of range at 81,800 yuan/US$11,200 (RM48,152) and 90,800 yuan/US$12,400 (RM53,450) respectively, and the Smart variant with 530 km of range at 105,800 yuan/US$14,400 (RM62,280).

Prior details revealed that the 2025 MG4 has grown larger than its predecessor, now measuring 4,395 mm long, 1,842 mm wide, 1,551 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. For comparison, the first-generation MG4 measured 4,287 mm long, 1,836 mm wide, 1,516 mm tall with a 2,705 mm wheelbase. In terms of wheels, size options of 16 and 17 inches are offered.

Propulsion for the second-generation MG4 is by a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 120 kW (163 PS) and 250 Nm, which enables the vehicle to reach a top speed of 160 km/h. Unlike the first gen MG4 which uses a rear motor for the single motor variant, the new MG4 has the single motor at the front.

According to Car News China, the 2025 MG4 is offered with two lithium iron phosphate battery options, with capacities of 42.8 kWh and 53.9 kWh bringing the aforementioned battery ranges of 437 km and 530 km, respectively; figures are based on the Chinese domestic CLTC testing cycle.

Charging the battery from 30-80% takes approximately 20 minutes, while energy consumption is rated at 10.4 kWh per 100 km. The MG4’s thermal management system helps the battery reach up to 75% range retention after pre-heating from -7 degrees Celsius, according to Car News China.

Construction of the 2025 MG4 employs the cell-to-body (CTB) battery integration method, which is claimed to improve efficiency of cabin space as well as vehicle rigidity, the latter measured at a torsional stiffness figure of 31,000 Nm per degree. The battery system complies with IP67 and IP69K ingress protection standards, while the manufacturer offers a lifetime warranty on its powertrain.

In terms of its cabin, the 2025 MG4 holds between 471 litres in its luggage compartment with the rear seats in place, up to 1,362 litres with the rear seats folded, along with a 98 litre hidden compartment. Folding the rear seats flat yields up to 1.8 sq m of space, bringing a “King Bed mode”.

The front passenger footrest is claimed to offer a recline angle of up to 46.4 degrees, while the seat base length is 503 mm. Meanwhile, the rear seats can be reclined by up to 27 degrees; rear occupants get 957 mm of headroom, 984 mm of legroom and 107 mm of knee room.

Cabin convenience features include front seats with heating and ventilation, rear privacy glass and a heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof with electric shade, and synthetic leather upholstery. There are some 30 storage compartments located throughout the cabin of the MG4, says the carmaker.

A 15.6-inch 2.5K floating touchscreen debuts the MG x Oppo Smart Mobility System that brings phone-to-car digital key integration, with AI voice commands, app mirroring, and device compatibility across Android, Apple, Huawei and other smartphone makes.

For the smartphones themselves, there is air-cooled, wireless device charging rated at up to 50 W. OTA updates will bring further functions including phone-based remote parking and uninterrupted walking-to-driving navigation.

Driving assistance features in the MG4 includes rain- and night-capable blind spot visibility assist (OTA-enabled), a 360-degree surround view camera suite with a “transparent chassis” view, and remote automatic parking with entry and exit functions.

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