MG has announced the price and specification of its all-new MG4 EV – and it looks like a bit of a bargain, with prices starting at £25,995. 

Three specifications will be offered at launch - the MG4 EV SE Standard Range, the SE Long Range and the Trophy Long Range. 

The SE Standard Range is priced from £25,995, the SE Long Range from £28,495 and the Trophy Long Range from £31,495.Initially available with battery capacities from 51kWh to 64kWh, the MG4 EV Standard Range will be capable of 218 miles range on the WLTP cycle – with Long Range SE and Trophy Models capable of 281 miles and 270 miles respectively. For comparison, a 40kW Nissan Leaf is £28,995 and a is Volkswagen ID.3 starts at £36,195.  

The 64kWh battery is capable of charging up to 135kW, meaning a charge time of 35 minutes from 10% - 80% using a 150kW DC rapid charger.  

All MG4 EVs will have a seven-year warranty and hi-tech features, including a 10.25’’ infotainment screen and a 7’’ driver display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.The MG 4 EV SE trim will be available with Standard Range or Long Range batteries, both equipped with the company’s MG Pilot driver assistance system, LED head and rear lights, rear parking sensors, 17’’ alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, automatic climate control and MG iSmart app connectivity. 

Long Range SE models also include MG’s innovative Active Grille Shutter System (AGS), which regulates air flow according to vehicle requirements. This improves aerodynamic efficiency by up to 30% and can increase range by as much as 10%. 

The MG4 EV Trophy specification will be the highest available at launch, capable of 270 miles on a single charge thanks to a Long Range battery as standard.Trophy models will be equipped with an upgraded MG Pilot system, with the inclusion of Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Lane Change Assist (LCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). 

Additionally, a two-tone roof, rear privacy glass, twin aero rear spoiler, leather interior with electric driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, Bluetooth key, satellite navigation, 360 camera, wireless phone charging and an upgraded MG iSmart system compatible with live services are all standard.Six colours will be available from launch, with Arctic White, Holborn Blue, Black Pearl and Dynamic Red joined by two new MG colours: Camden Grey and Volcano Orange. 

Full option pricing will be announced closer to the September launch date.

The Trophy includes a leather interior with electric and heated driver’s seat