The MG4 is one of Australia's most affordable electric cars, with the small hatch going tyre to tyre with the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora.
Within MG's passgener car line-up, the MG4 slots in above the MG3 light hatch and below the MG5 small sedan.
The line-up currently starts at $36,990 for the MG4 Essence 64 140Kw and ranges through to $55,990 for the range-topping MG4 Xpower.
The 2026 MG4 EV Urban range comes standard in either York White or Stone Green Metallic, with premium metallics including Brixton Blue Metallic, Diamond Red Metallic, Black Pearl Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Camden Grey Metallic and Mayfield Lavender each available as a $700 option. Alternatively, the MG4 EV range comes standard in either Dover White and Iris Cyan Metallic but premium metallics including Camden Grey Metallic, Piccadilly Blue Metallic, Diamond Red Metallic, Black Pearl Metallic, Silver Sterling Metallic and Stone Green Metallic are also $700 options.
The entry-level 2026 MG4 EV Urban Essence's standard features include 17-inch alloys with 205/50R17 tyres, LED lighting, roof rails, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, power-adjustable driver’s seat, 360-degree camera view, wireless phone charging, 12.8-inch multimedia screen and six-speaker audio to name a few. The top-shelf MG4 EV XPower adds 19-inch alloys, larger driver's digital display, premium trim, electronic locking diff and more.
The 2026 MG4 EV range features a sporty cabin look and feel with premium soft-touch materials and surface finishes while the MG4 EV Urban's more practical focus delivers a more spacious cabin (particularly the rear seating) with simpler trim and larger storage.
The entry level 2026 MG4 EV Urban 43 with its single electric motor produces 110kW while the top-shelf MG4 EV XPower with its dual electric motors produces 320kW.
All models in the 2026 MG4 EV and MG4 EV Urban ranges offer seating for up to five occupants comprising individual bucket seats for the driver and front passenger plus a rear bench seat for the other three.
The 2026 MG4 EV range offers 350 litres of boot space with the rear seat upright and 1165 litres with the rear seat folded. The more spacious MG4 EV Urban offers 382 litres which expands to 1266 litres with the rear seat folded. The Urban provides an additional 98 litres of storage in a large bin beneath the load floor.
The entry-level 2026 MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.0 seconds while the premium MY26 MG4 EV XPower requires only 3.8 seconds. Top speeds are around 160km/h and 200km/h, respectively.
The entry level 2026 MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 has the shortest WLTP combined driving range of 316km while the MG4 EV 64kWh Essence has the longest with up to 452km.