Everything You Need to Know About the MG Electric Cars

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Yes, MG currently has a single electric car model for sale in Australia the MG ZS EV. MG will be launching the MG 4, a small electric hatchback in the second half of 2023.

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The cost of an MG electric car will depend on the model and variant you purchase.

MG ZS EV Price

Prices for the MG ZS EV start from $43,990 to $55,990 before on-road costs nationwide (before state incentives).

All MG electric car models are capable of charging at up to 11kW AC and 80kW DC speeds, with exterior vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability via the front charging port. But, a separate V2L adapter accessory purchase is required from the dealer.

Standard Range models use a longer-lasting and cobalt-free 49kWh usable lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, whereas the Long Range adopts a more common and energy dense 68.3kWh usable nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry.

MG 4 Price

Final pricing for the MG 4 has yet to be confirmed by MG Australia but it has been rumoured it will start from the low $40,000 mark.

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The range of an electric MG car varies depending on the model.

MG ZS EV Range

The MG ZS EV, for example, has a range of up to 320 km for the Standard Range and 440 km for the Extended Range.

MG 4 Range

MG 4 EV will be available in three variants providing up to 450km of claimed WLTP driving range

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Yes, MG is a British automotive brand that is owned by the Chinese company SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. On 22 July 2005, the Nanjing Automobile Group purchased the rights to the MG brand along with other assets of the MG Rover Group (except the production line for the ZS model) for £53 million.

It is difficult to say for sure how reliable the MG electric cars are since they are still relatively new to the Australian market. MG however offers a very strong warranty for its electric cars indicating confidence in its reliability.

The MG ZS EV is covered by a seven-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, battery warranty, roadside assistance, and capped price servicing scheme.

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The battery life of an MG electric car will depend on several factors such as usage, charging habits, and environmental conditions. MG offers an eight-year or 160,000 km warranty on its electric car batteries, which suggests that the batteries are expected to last for a significant amount of time.