MG MG4 Essence 64 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $39,990
Available since 2026
Key EV Specs
64kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
452 km
Range (WLTP)
137 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.5 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
6.6 kW AC / 154 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
MG MG4 Essence 64 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The MG MG4 Essence 64 is equipped with a 64 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The MG4 Essence 64 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 64 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 61.7 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 6.6 kW |
| Charge Speed | 44 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 6 hrs 36 mins |
MG MG4 Essence 64 Charging Times and Speeds
The MG MG4 Essence 64 has a charging limit of 6.6 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 6.6 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 6.6 kW | 9.8 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 6.6 kW | 9.8 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 55 min | 365 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 104 kW | - | 26 min | 759 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 104 kW | - | 26 min | 759 km/h |
MG MG4 Essence 64 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a MG MG4 Essence 64 will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a MG MG4 Essence 64 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $22.40.
The cost of fully charging the MG MG4 Essence 64 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $44.80.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a MG MG4 Essence 64
CCS CompatibleMG MG4 Essence 64 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The MG MG4 Essence 64 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 25 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the MG MG4 Essence 64 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
64 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
154 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
104 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
1015 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
MG MG4 Essence 64 Recommended Charge Level
The MG MG4 Essence 64 uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the MG MG4 Essence 64.
MG MG4 Essence 64 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The MG MG4 Essence 64 currently supports bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes | 2.2 kW |