ev.nz summary
The short version
The MG4 EV is MG New Zealand’s electric hatchback. MG NZ’s MY26 pricing (reported May 2026) starts at $44,990 for Essence 64 (140kW, 64kWh, up to 452km WLTP) and $55,990 for AWD XPower (320kW, 0–100km/h in 3.8s, around 400km WLTP). MG’s product page highlights 10–80% charging in about 30 minutes, a 350–1,165 litre boot and a 12.8-inch touchscreen.
Highlights
- Sharp from-price
- XPower performance claim
- Practical hatch boot
- Long warranty when serviced with MG
Worth knowing
- XPower range lower than Essence
- ANCAP rating from 2022
- Driveaway price may include surcharges — confirm with MG
Based on mgmotor.co.nz and MG NZ pricing reported by EVs and Beyond (20 May 2026), checked 24 October 2026, plus ANCAP. Not a road test.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Drive | Power | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence 64 | $44,990 | RWD | 140kW / 350Nm | Up to 452km | 7.5s (reported) |
| XPower | $55,990 | AWD | 320kW / up to 600Nm | ~400km | 3.8s |
Overview
The MG4 EV is sold in New Zealand as a rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback with an AWD XPower flagship. MG New Zealand’s updated MY26 pricing, reported in May 2026, starts at $44,990 for Essence 64 and $55,990 for XPower.
Essence 64 uses a 140kW / 350Nm rear motor and 64kWh battery for up to 452km WLTP. XPower adds a front motor for 320kW / up to 600Nm, 0–100km/h in 3.8 seconds and around 400km WLTP.
MG’s product page highlights a 12.8-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch driver display, wireless smartphone mirroring, a 350-litre boot (1,165 litres seats folded) and 10–80% charging in about 30 minutes.
ANCAP awarded the MG 4 Electric five stars in 2022 (expires December 2028).
Range and charging
MG’s NZ product page quotes charging from 10–80% in just 30 minutes; May 2026 pricing coverage cited around 25 minutes for Essence 64. Confirm the current DC curve with MG NZ.
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Specifications
| Specification | Essence 64 | XPower |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Power | 140kW / 350Nm | 320kW / up to 600Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5s (press) | 3.8s |
| Battery | 64kWh NCM | 64kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 452km | Around 400km |
| Specification | Essence 64 | XPower |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | 12.8-inch HD | |
| Driver display | 10.25-inch | |
| Boot | 350 L / 1,165 L seats folded | |
| Audio | Six-speaker | |
Prices and Essence/XPower outputs from MG NZ MY26 pricing coverage (EVs and Beyond, 20 May 2026). Boot, screens and 30-minute charge claim from mgmotor.co.nz checked 24 October 2026. MG4 Urban is a separate model and is not priced on this page.
Equipment
Highlighted for NZ
- From $44,990 Essence 64
- Up to 452km WLTP
- XPower 320kW / 3.8s
- 10–80% about 25–30 minutes DC
- 350–1,165L boot
- 10-year warranty when dealer-serviced
Product page themes
- Rear-wheel-drive dynamics; XPower dual-motor AWD
- Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- 360° HD parking camera
- MG Pilot ADAS with Custom function
- Six airbags
Safety
ANCAP awarded the MG 4 Electric five stars in 2022. The rating expires in December 2028.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- MG NZ: MG4 Product overview, range and charging claims
- EVs and Beyond: MG4 MY26 pricing Essence 64 / XPower prices and outputs
- ANCAP: MG 4 Electric safety rating 5 stars, 2022
Confirm current driveaway price and exact DC charge time with MG Motor NZ. ANCAP id 1304d2 is the 2022 MG 4 Electric rating.
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