MG U9 EV Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Utility · 2026 – CurrentFBT exemptV2L
- Usable Battery
- 102.2kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 115kW
- 10–80% Time
- 49min
The MG U9 EV charges at up to 115 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 49 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 15.4 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 102.2 kWh LFP battery.
MG U9 EV Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 102.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 15.4 hrs |
| Efficiency | 238 Wh/km |
The MG U9 EV uses a 102.2 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for MG's advice.
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MG U9 EV Charging Times
MG U9 EV Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 115 kW |
How Long Does a MG U9 EV Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 47.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 10 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 30.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 15 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 15.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 29 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 9.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 46 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 90 min (10 to 80%) | 50 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 88 kW | 49 min (10 to 80%) | 92 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the MG U9 EV
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the MG U9 EV. It charges the battery from empty to full in 15.4 hrs and adds about 29 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the MG U9 EV's full AC speed and charges it in 9.8 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 15.4 hrs | 9.8 hrs |
| Range per hour | 29 km | 46 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the MG U9 EV Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the MG U9 EV normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 47.0 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 15.4 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a MG U9 EV?
A full charge costs $7.15 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $35.77 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $71.54.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $35.77 | $8.33 | $1,250 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $7.15 | $1.67 | $250 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $71.54 | $16.66 | $2,499 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $1,000 a year on charging the MG U9 EV at home.
MG U9 EV Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The MG U9 EV ranks 6 of 6 utility EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Hilux SR BEV | $74,990 | 150 | 30 min |
| 1 | Toyota Hilux SR5 BEV | $84,990 | 150 | 30 min |
| 3 | Farizon Supervan SWB Low Roof | $69,990 | 140 | 36 min |
| 3 | Farizon Supervan LWB Low Roof | $72,990 | 140 | 36 min |
| 3 | Farizon Supervan LWB High Roof | $76,990 | 140 | 36 min |
| 6 | MG U9 EV | $78,990 | 115 | 49 min |
MG U9 EV 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 305 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 49 minutes each, 1 hr 38 min in total, for a total trip time of about 6 hr 38 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 4 fast charging stops of about 49 minutes each, 3 hr 16 min in total, for a total trip time of about 13 hr 16 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 2 | 1 hr 38 min | 6 hr 38 min |
| 1,000 km | 4 | 3 hr 16 min | 13 hr 16 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 115 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →MG U9 EV Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 6.6 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The MG U9 EV supports V2L and can power appliances up to 6.6 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
MG U9 EV Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $78,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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15.4 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 49 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 115 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 115 kW on DC, adding about 92 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the left side (rear).
$7.15 at home on an EV plan, $35.77 on a flat tariff, or $71.54 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 6.6 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
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