MG4 Electric completes 120,000km endurance test in Europe, expected to launch in late 2022 – Times of India

MG Motor UK has completed 120,000 km of endurance tests on its MG4 Electric Car in Europe. The EV has been making headlines recently due to its sleek design and is expected to launch in Europe in Q4 2022. This is the first MG model being built for Europe and uses the Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) for battery-powered vehicles. , The platform has been developed by the parent company of MG Motor, Shanghai-based SAIC Motor.

What we know so far:
The MG4 Electric will have a range of up to 350 km or a 450 km WLTP cycle. It will be offered in two different battery packs of either 51 kWh or 64 kWh capacity. A 51 kWh battery will power a 125kW motor and a 64 kWh battery will power a 150kW motor. Among other performance specifications, 0-100 mph in less than 8 seconds and a top speed of 160 kmph have also been announced. The MG4 Electric will also feature SAIC Motor’s ‘One Pack’ battery system.

Mr. Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Engineer, SAIC Motor, says: ‘In the ‘One Pack’ battery system developed by SAIC Motor, all batteries on a modular scalable platform have the same launch area; Connectors related to other components are also similar. Under this design concept, theoretically, a battery capacity of 40 kWh to 150 kWh can be easily achieved. It can meet the energy requirements of A0 to D class models, providing users with flexible and diverse options. Users can buy a small battery first, and then replace and upgrade when needed over a longer distance.’