Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
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Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Chemistry 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
EVs MG 4
MG 4
RANGE 350 - 530 kms
PRICE $42,990+
The MG 4 is a fully electric hatchback built on an EV-only platform.
It was named UK Car of the Year in 2023, and AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year for 2023.
The Essence variants include satellite navigation, 360-degree parking cameras, an adjustable loading floor, wireless charging, Bluetooth, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Variants MG 4 Excite 51
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.7 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 125 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 350 km Highway Range 268 km
WLTP Consumption 168 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.20/100 km
MG 4 Excite 51: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 310 km Consumption 6.1 km / kWh 16.4 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 51 kWh / 50.8 kWh Chemistry LFP V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC speed (max) 6.6 kW DC speed (max) 88 kW
Safety
Based on 2024 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 500 kg / 500 kg Boot Space 363 L / 1177 L Frunk -
Shape Hatchback Length 4287 mm Width 1836 mm Height 1504 mm Kerb Weight 1635 kg
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MG 4 Excite 64
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.2 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 450 km Highway Range 344 km
WLTP Consumption 160 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.00/100 km
MG 4 Excite 64: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 399 km Consumption 6.4 km / kWh 15.6 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 64 kWh / 62.1 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC speed (max) 6.6 kW DC speed (max) 140 kW
Safety
Based on 2024 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 500 kg / 500 kg Boot Space 363 L / 1177 L Frunk -
Shape Hatchback Length 4287 mm Width 1836 mm Height 1504 mm Kerb Weight 1648 kg
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MG 4 Essence 64
The slightly reduced range is due to the larger 18″ wheels.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.2 s Top Speed 160 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 435 km Highway Range 333 km
WLTP Consumption 166 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.15/100 km
MG 4 Essence 64: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 386 km Consumption 6.2 km / kWh 16.1 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 64 kWh / 62.1 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC speed (max) 6.6 kW DC speed (max) 140 kW
Safety
Based on 2024 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 500 kg / 500 kg Boot Space 350 L / 1165 L Frunk -
Shape Hatchback Length 4287 mm Width 1836 mm Height 1516 mm Kerb Weight 1672 kg
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MG 4 Long Range
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.5 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 180 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 530 km Highway Range 406 km
WLTP Consumption 165 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.13/100 km
MG 4 Long Range: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 470 km Consumption 6.3 km / kWh 15.8 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 77 kWh / 74.4 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 144 kW
Safety
Based on 2024 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 500 kg / 500 kg Boot Space 350 L / 1165 L Frunk -
Shape Hatchback Length 4287 mm Width 1836 mm Height 1516 mm Kerb Weight 1748 kg
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MG 4 XPower
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 3.8 s Top Speed 200 km/h
Total Power 320 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 400 km Highway Range 306 km
WLTP Consumption 187 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.68/100 km
MG 4 XPower: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 355 km Consumption 5.7 km / kWh 17.5 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 64 kWh / 62.1 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC speed (max) 6.6 kW DC speed (max) 140 kW
Safety
Based on 2024 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 500 kg / 500 kg Boot Space 363 L / 1165 L Frunk -
Shape Hatchback Length 4287 mm Width 1836 mm Height 1516 mm Kerb Weight 1800 kg
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MG 4 Excite 51 MG 4 Excite 64 MG 4 Essence 64 MG 4 Long Range MG 4 XPower Price $42,990 $49,990 $52,990 $59,990 $64,990 WLTP Range 350 km 450 km 435 km 530 km 400 km Highway Range 273 km 351 km 339 km 413 km 312 km Price per km of range $122 $111 $121 $113 $162 0-100 km/h 7.7 s 7.2 s 7.2 s 6.5 s 3.8 s Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h 160 km/h 180 km/h 200 km/h Drive RWD RWD RWD RWD AWD Power 125 kW 150 kW 150 kW 180 kW 320 kW Battery (nominal) 51 kWh 64 kWh 64 kWh 77 kWh 64 kWh Battery (usable) 50.8 kWh 62.1 kWh 62.1 kWh 74.4 kWh 62.1 kWh WLTP Consumption 168 Wh/km 160 Wh/km 166 Wh/km 165 Wh/km 187 Wh/km Chemistry LFP NMC NMC NMC NMC AC speed 6.6 kW 6.6 kW 6.6 kW 11 kW 6.6 kW DC speed 88 kW 140 kW 140 kW 144 kW 140 kW Vehicle to Load Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Boot space 363 L 363 L 350 L 350 L 363 L Boot (seats down) 1177 L 1177 L 1165 L 1165 L 1165 L Frunk - - - - - Seats 5 5 5 5 5 Length 4287 mm 4287 mm 4287 mm 4287 mm 4287 mm Width 1836 mm 1836 mm 1836 mm 1836 mm 1836 mm Height 1504 mm 1504 mm 1516 mm 1516 mm 1516 mm Weight 1635 kg 1648 kg 1672 kg 1748 kg 1800 kg Tow (braked) 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg Tow (unbraked) 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg
Review 500 kilometre road test
MG 4 Review: Does it live up to the hype? Sales and ranking The MG 4 is the 6th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.
Over the past 12 months, the MG 4 was the 7th best selling new EV.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many MG 4s have been sold in NZ? There have been 2,050 MG 4s registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.
How many sold per month and year MG 4 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).
How many of each submodel is there? How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.
Note: this is raw data from the vehicle register, and may contain errors.
Submodel Units ESSENCE 64KWH/EV 793 EXCITE 51KWH/EV 628 EXCITE 64KWH/EV 385 ESSENCE LR 77KWH/EV 158 ESSENCE 64KWH/EV/4WD 85 51KWH/EV/AT 1
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