MG 4 EV Showcased At The 2023 Auto Expo: India Launch?

• MG Motor India showcased the MG 4 EV at the 2023 Auto Expo.
• The EV made its global debut in June 2022 and comes in two battery pack options i.e. a 51 kWh and a 64 kWh unit.
• The rear-wheel drive electric hatch comes with a claimed range of up to 450 kilometres.

MG Motor India has kicked off the 2023 Auto Expo with the unveiling of its highly anticipated model, the MG 4 EV. The electric hatchback is one of the most important models in the brand's global portfolio, and it was globally unveiled in June 2022 and was later launched in the European market in September last year.

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MG 4 Electric Hatchback 2023 Auto Expo: Exterior Design and Dimensions

In terms of design, the MG4 EV looks quite unique and bold with its sharp creases. Upfront a pair of LED headlamps gives the vehicle a defined look. A pair of massive air intakes along with a prominent front splitter completes the front profile of the vehicle. The side profile of the EV is characterised by aero-optimised wheels, black body cladding and a slightly sloping roofline, adding to the streamlined styling. Moving towards the back you will quickly realize the aggressive design language further accentuated by dual roof spoilers. Dimensionally, the four-wheeler measures 4,287 mm in length, 1,836 mm wide, and 1,504 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,705 mm.

MG 4 Electric Hatchback 2023 Auto Expo: Interiors and Features

Step inside the cabin and you will soon realize the simplicity is poles apart when compared to the exterior design. As per MG, the interiors are designed to maximize the cabin space by using minimum panels. The horizontal lines on the dashboard with a plain texture sit in a symphony with dual floating screens. The 10.25-inch infotainment display sits right in the centre of the dashboard and below it, is a centre console that houses a drive select rotary dial and electronic parking brake.

Being an MG, the electric hatch is entirely loaded in terms of features such as ventilated seats, connected car tech, 360 parking camera, and a host of ADAS features.

MG 4 Electric Hatch 2023 Auto Expo: Powertrain

The carmaker offers two battery pack options with the MG 4 EV i.e. 51 kWh and a 64 kWh unit. A single-motor rear-wheel drive setup with a power output of 170 bhp from the smaller battery pack and 203 bhp from the larger unit. The torque figures are identical for both at 250 Nm. The MG 4 EV supports a fast charging capacity of up to 150 kW, thereby charging the battery from 0-80% in around 35 minutes. The claimed electric driving range of the MG 4 EV is up to 450 kilometres on a single charge.

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Verdict: The MG 4 EV is a ground's up EV based on the MSP (Modular Scalable Platform) architecture developed by MG's parent company SAIC Motor. Although the electric hatch's India launch is under consideration, if MG decides to bring it here, an attractive price tag is the only requirement to make it stand out. This is due to the fact that the vehicle is already an all-around package, with an advanced powertrain as well as equipment on offer.