MG4 EV Urban Essence 43
$31,990 drive-away
- Battery
- 43 kWh
- Range
- 316 km WLTP

MG
Small electric hatch
From $31,990 drive-away
MG 4 is the car most responsible for the next wave of Australian EV adoption.
We haven't driven the MG 4 yet. On paper, excite 64 is the price-to-range sweet spot at $39,990 drive-away. XPower is a niche performance buy, not the volume pick.
First-time EV buyers chasing the cheapest new EV in Australia, plus hot hatch fans who want 320 kW for $47,990 drive-away.
Compact footprint, 363 L boot
up to 452 km WLTP, charge at home
From $31,990 drive-away
118 to 320 kW on tap
up to 452 km
WLTP range
Real-world range will vary with speed, weather and load.
7 yrs / unlimited km
Battery warranty
Vehicle warranty 7 yrs / unlimited km.
| Grade | Price from | Battery | Range | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 | $31,990 drive-away | 43 kWh | 316 km WLTP | ||
| MG4 EV Urban Essence 54 | $34,990 drive-away | 54 kWh | 405 km WLTP | 118 kW | |
| MG4 Essence 64 | $39,990 drive-away | 64 kWh | 452 km WLTP | 140 kW | |
| MG4 XPower | $47,990 drive-away | 64 kWh | 405 km WLTP | 320 kW |
$31,990 drive-away
$34,990 drive-away
$39,990 drive-away
$47,990 drive-away
Boot space
Safety rating. Rated 2023
Drivetrain
Look at the alternatives if you want a bigger boot (Atto 3, EV3 carry more), AWD on a non-performance grade, or wireless CarPlay on the entry trim.
Pricing opens at $31,990 drive-away for the MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 and tops out at $47,990 drive-away for the MG4 XPower, across 4 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
350 km WLTP on the Excite 51, 450 km WLTP on the Excite 64 and Essence 64, and 400 km WLTP on the XPower AWD.
144 kW DC peak on Essence and XPower. The entry Excite 51 is limited to 88 kW.
7 years unlimited km on the vehicle and 7 years unlimited km on the battery.
MG 4 is the car most responsible for the next wave of Australian EV adoption. The 2025 facelift sharpens styling and refreshes the cabin while holding the segment-disrupting pricing intact.