2024 MG4 EV Walkaround Review | Best Small Electric Car

The MG4 gets 363 litres of boot space, which is marginally behind the 385 litres in the Volkswagen ID3, though that car doesn’t have a dedicated spot for the charging cables, unlike the MG, which will eat into space a little.
There are three battery options on the MG4, with the basic model offering up to 218 miles, the Long Range up to 281 miles, and the Extended Range coming in at 323 miles. There's also the high-performance MG4 XPower, which can go up to 239 miles.
The MG4 is most at home in town. Well-weighted steering makes it easy to manoeuvre, and there’s decent visibility out of the front. The car does a good job of insulating you from lumps and bumps in the road, which also comes in handy for a comfortable drive when you’re cruising at motorway speeds. You’ll need to contend with a bit of road noise, though.
What may come as quite a surprise though is just how fun the MG4 is to drive. It responds really well to quick direction changes at speed, and both motor outputs feel plenty fast enough. That said, there’s a 442hp version coming soon…
MG cars of recent years have often come with the caveat of being good for the price. With the MG4 though, there’s none of that - it’s simply very good regardless of cost, outshining much pricier alternatives from much higher-selling brands.
The MG MG4 EV has a RRP range of £26,995 to £36,495. However, with Carwow you can save on average £6,375. Prices start at £20,995 if paying cash. Monthly payments start at £262.
MG4 EV: electric range, battery and charging data
Range: 218-331 miles
Efficiency: 3.6-3.8 miles per kWh
Battery size: 51kWh / 62kWh / 74kWh
Max charge speed: 150kW
Charge time AC: 6hrs 12mins, 10-100%, 7kW / 7hrs 30mins, 10-100%, 7kW / 9hrs, 10-100%, 7kW
Charge time DC: 39mins, 10-80%, 150kW / 35mins, 10-80%, 150kW
Charge port location: Left rear
Power outputs: 170hp / 204hp / 245hp