2026 MG4 EV Facelift: Up To 544 km Range, A 429 HP XPower, From £29,995

The MG4 EV remains one of the best-value electric hatchbacks in Europe, and for 2026 it gets a welcome update centred on a much-improved cabin. This is the rear-wheel-drive MG4 — the facelifted original car — sold alongside the all-new front-wheel-drive MG4 Urban (a separate, cheaper model). The 2026 refresh brings a new 12.8-inch touchscreen, the return of physical climate buttons, and an MGS5-inspired interior, while the range still tops out at up to 544 km (WLTP) from the 77 kWh battery. Performance fans get the wild XPower, whose dual motors make 320 kW (435 PS / 429 hp) for a supercar-baiting 3.8-second 0–100 km/h. UK prices start at £29,995.

Performance & Specs

The standard MG4 is rear-wheel drive, with a single rear motor. The Premium Long Range (64 kWh) makes 140 kW (190 PS / 188 hp) and 350 Nm for a 0–100 km/h of 7.5 seconds, while the Premium Extended Range (77 kWh) steps up to 180 kW (245 PS / 241 hp) and does 0–62 mph in 6.2 seconds. At the top sits the XPower, a genuine hot hatch with dual-motor all-wheel drive producing 320 kW (435 PS / 429 hp) and 600 Nm — enough for 0–100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds and a 200 km/h top speed. Whichever you choose, the MG4 retains the balanced, rear-driven chassis that made the original such a pleasant surprise in the budget-EV class.

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Single-motor RWD (XPower: dual-motor AWD)
POWER	140 kW (188 hp) to 320 kW (429 hp, XPower)
TORQUE	350 Nm / 600 Nm (XPower)
ACCELERATION	7.5 s / 6.2 s / 3.8 s (XPower) 0–100 km/h
BATTERY	64 kWh LFP / 77 kWh NMC
ELECTRIC RANGE	452–544 km (WLTP)
DRIVETRAIN	Rear-wheel drive
TOP SPEED	180–200 km/h

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,287 mm
Width	1,836 mm
Height	1,516 mm
Wheelbase	2,705 mm
Boot	388 L

At 4,287 mm long on a 2,705 mm wheelbase, the MG4 is a compact, family-friendly hatchback that's easy to park and good to drive. The rear-motor layout frees up a roomy cabin, and there's a 388-litre boot that expands to 1,164 litres with the rear seats folded. Unladen weight is around 1,840 kg. It seats five, and the 2026 cabin makeover lifts perceived quality with better materials and that more logical, button-led dashboard. It remains a practical, sensibly sized EV that punches above its price.

LENGTH	4,287 mm
WIDTH	1,836 mm
HEIGHT	1,516 mm
WHEELBASE	2,705 mm
CARGO VOLUME	388 L (1,164 L seats folded)
KERB WEIGHT	~1,840 kg

Charging & Battery

The MG4 offers two battery chemistries: a durable 64 kWh LFP pack good for 452 km, and a 77 kWh NMC pack that delivers up to 544 km of WLTP range. The LFP battery DC fast-charges at up to 154 kW, completing a 10–80% top-up in around 25 minutes, while the larger NMC pack peaks nearer 140–150 kW. All versions get 11 kW AC charging, a CCS port and vehicle-to-load capability. As ever with the MG4, the headline is value: this much range and charging speed for under £33,000 keeps it among the most cost-effective EVs you can buy. The LFP chemistry on the entry car is also a bonus for longevity, as it tolerates being charged to 100% every day without the same degradation worries as some rivals.

BATTERY	64 kWh LFP / 77 kWh NMC
AC CHARGING	11 kW
DC FAST CHARGING	up to 154 kW (64 kWh)
DC 10-80% TIME	~25 min (64 kWh)

Design & Interior

Externally the MG4 keeps its sharp, youthful hatchback look, with slim LED headlights, a body-coloured closed nose and a sporty stance — the XPower adds orange brake calipers and a more aggressive bodykit. The big changes for 2026 are inside. The dashboard is rebuilt around the new 12.8-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch driver display, and crucially MG has brought back a row of physical buttons and dials for the climate and key functions — a direct response to criticism of touchscreen-only controls. A rotary gear selector sits on the centre console alongside a wireless charging pad, and material quality is noticeably improved, borrowing from the newer MGS5. It feels a step more grown-up than before. The two-tone cabin uses soft-touch surfaces on the main contact points, the seats offer good support front and rear, and there's sensible storage throughout the console and doors. Crucially, the redesign keeps the airy, spacious feel of the original while making the everyday controls far less distracting to use on the move — exactly the kind of practical improvement existing MG4 owners had asked for.

Technology & Features

The new 12.8-inch touchscreen runs MG's latest infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and is paired with the 10.25-inch driver display. The MG Pilot driver-assistance suite is standard, bundling adaptive cruise control, lane-centring, front collision assist, speed-limit recognition and emergency lane keeping, with a 360-degree camera for parking. Higher Premium trims add heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, making the MG4 feel well-equipped for the money.

Safety & ADAS

The MG4 comes with the full MG Pilot suite as standard: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane-keeping and departure warning, blind-spot monitoring and traffic-sign recognition, plus a surround-view camera. The original MG4 earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating, and the 2026 car carries over that strong safety hardware.

ADAS LEVEL	L2 (MG Pilot)
ADAS FEATURES	Adaptive cruise, lane-centring, AEB, blind-spot, 360° camera, sign recognition

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	BATTERY	EV RANGE	0-100	PRICE (UK)	KEY DIFFERENCES
Premium Long Range	140 kW (188 hp)	64 kWh LFP	452 km	7.5 s	£29,995	RWD, value pick
Premium Extended Range	180 kW (241 hp)	77 kWh NMC	544 km	6.2 s	£32,995	RWD, longest range
XPower	320 kW (429 hp)	64 kWh NMC	405 km	3.8 s	£33,995	Dual-motor AWD hot hatch

Pricing & Availability

The 2026 MG4 EV is on sale in the UK and Europe, priced from £29,995 for the Premium Long Range, £32,995 for the Premium Extended Range, and £33,995 for the XPower. That's a little higher than the outgoing car, reflecting the upgraded interior and tech. Buyers after a cheaper entry point should look at the new front-wheel-drive MG4 Urban, which starts at £23,495 and is sold alongside this rear-drive model. Note this MG4 is not offered in the United States, where MG no longer operates.

How It Compares

The MG4 undercuts most of its rivals on price while matching them on the essentials. The VW ID.3 and Kia EV3 offer more range in their longest-legged forms but cost more to start, and the Cupra Born is sportier but pricier still. None of them, however, offers anything like the bonkers 429 hp XPower for the money. With its keen pricing, rear-drive handling, improved 2026 cabin and a genuine performance halo, the MG4 remains the value benchmark in the electric-hatchback class.