MG MG4 Essence 64 specs and price
Available 2026 - CurrentFBT exempt
The MG MG4 Essence 64 is a rear-drive small car priced from $39,990 RRP, with a 64kWh LFP battery and 452km of WLTP range (an estimated 433km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$39,990RRP before on-road costs
- 452 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 64 kWh
- Battery
- 154 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 7.5 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Key Specs
- Price: The MG MG4 Essence 64 costs $39,990 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 452km WLTP, or an estimated 433km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 64kWh LFP (61.7kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 154kW DC (10-80% in 25 minutes) and 6.6kW AC (0-100% in 6 hrs 36 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds.
- Ground clearance: 158mm.
- Towing: 500kg braked, 500kg unbraked.
- Weight: 1,765kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 350L, or 1,165L with the seats folded.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: Supports V2L at 2.2kW; V2H no; V2G no.
MG MG4 Essence 64 on a novated lease: see your weekly costFBT exempt
About the MG4
The MY26 MG4 EV Essence 64 is the facelifted, single-motor rear-wheel-drive grade of MG's compact hatchback, with an updated interior (physical climate buttons, 12.8in touchscreen, 10.25in driver display), a 64kWh LFP battery and up to 452km WLTP range - an improvement over the prior-generation 64kWh RWD's 435km WLTP range.
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 64 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 61.7 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 6.6 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 6 hrs 36 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 154 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 104 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 25 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $20 (61.7kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
Charge a 61.7kWh battery at home in 6 hrs 36 mins.
Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output (V2L) | 2.2 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 452 km | 137 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 433 km | 143 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 461 km | 134 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 384 km | 161 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $4.72 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $20 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
Performance
7.5 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
180 km/h
Top speed
140 kW
Power
350 Nm
Torque
Rear
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4287mm x 1836mm x 1516mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 158 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,765 kg |
| Body Style | Hatchback |
| Turning Circle | 10.6 m |
|---|---|
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 350 L / 1,165 L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/braked) | 500 kg / 500 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Platform | SAIC MSP |
| Segment | Small Car |
Compare MG4 variants
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence 64This page | $39,990 | 452 km | 64 kWh | 7.5 s | Rear |
| XPOWER | $47,990 | 405 km | 64 kWh | 3.8 s | AWD |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
7 years / Unlimited km
Battery warranty
10 years / 250,000 km
Regular service intervals
12 months / 25,000 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
$39,990 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 433km in mixed real-world driving, against 452km on the WLTP test.
About 6 hrs 36 mins from empty on a 6.6kW home wallbox, or about 25 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $20 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (61.7kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
Yes. At $39,990 it is under the $91,387 LCT threshold for fuel-efficient cars, so it qualifies for the FBT exemption on a novated lease. See your weekly cost
The MG MG4 XPOWER is priced at $47,990, $8,000 more. It has 405km WLTP range vs 452km, 0-100 in 3.8s vs 7.5s. Compare all MG4 variants
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