You’re sitting there, phone glowing in the dark, punching numbers into a range calculator for the tenth time tonight. 323 miles, the brochure says. But your brain keeps whispering: what if it’s lying? What if you’re stranded on the M5 in February with two kids in the back and 40 miles to the nearest charger?
This is the MG 4 EV Extended Range in a nutshell. A car that promises to finally, finally kill range anxiety for good, at a price that doesn’t require a second mortgage. But everywhere you look, the advice contradicts itself. Forums scream about winter range drops. Reviews gush about value but mumble about build quality. Your mate swears by his, but he only drives 30 miles a day.
Here’s what we’re going to do together. We’ll cut through every marketing claim, decode what those WLTP numbers actually mean for your Tuesday commute and your summer road trip to Cornwall, and figure out if this £36,495 electric hatchback genuinely delivers freedom or just repackages your anxiety in a different box.
By the end, you’ll know exactly whether this car fits your real life, not someone else’s spreadsheet.
Keynote: MG 4 EV Extended Range
The MG 4 EV Extended Range delivers 323 miles of WLTP range from its 77kWh battery at £36,495, undercutting European rivals by thousands. Real-world testing shows 280 miles mixed driving and 240 miles motorway, with 144kW fast charging enabling practical long-distance travel despite budget-focused interior compromises.
What “Extended Range” Actually Means When You’re Running Late
The Number Everyone Sees vs The Number You’ll Actually Live With
Look, the brochure shouts 323 miles. WLTP certified. Official. Stamped. But here’s what actually happens when you drive to Bristol on a Wednesday morning with the heater cranked up: you’ll get somewhere between 230 and 280 miles, depending on how heavy your right foot is and whether it’s January or July.
WLTP testing uses laboratory perfection you’ll literally never experience in real life. Perfect temperature. Gentle acceleration. No traffic. No heating. It’s your best ever achievement, not your daily performance.
Real owners report getting around 280 miles in summer with mixed driving. That’s motorway, A-roads, and city combined. Pure motorway at a steady 70mph? You’re looking at 240 miles, maybe 250 if you’re gentle. That gap between 323 and 240 isn’t MG lying to you. It’s physics meeting your heating habits and your need to actually get somewhere at a reasonable speed.
Think of the official number as the ceiling. Your real-world number sits comfortably below it, but it’s still genuinely impressive for the money you’re spending.
The 77kWh Battery: Your Anxiety Insurance Policy
This massive battery pack is what separates the Extended Range from the cheaper Long Range variant. The 77kWh total capacity translates to 74.4kWh of usable energy, and that 2.6kWh buffer isn’t wasted space. It’s protecting your battery’s long-term health and giving you genuine breathing room for those routes you actually drive.
More battery means a longer buffer between you and that sinking panic. The low-mounted weight keeps the handling sharp instead of feeling like you’re driving a wheelbarrow full of bricks. That near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution makes the car feel nimble through roundabouts, not nose-heavy like so many front-wheel-drive EVs.
The battery uses NMC chemistry, which is more energy-dense than the Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry in the base model. That’s how MG squeezed this much range into the same physical footprint without turning the car into a tank.
Winter Drops the Bomb: When 323 Becomes 210
Here’s the conversation nobody wants to have until they’re living it. Cold weather steals 20 to 25% of your range without asking permission first.
Your realistic winter motorway range drops to somewhere between 210 and 240 miles with the heater blasting. That’s not a defect. That’s every EV on the planet. The battery itself loses efficiency in the cold, and then you’re running a 3kW space heater to keep your hands from going numb. That heater drains about 2 to 3 miles every ten minutes you blast it.
| Driving Scenario | Summer Range | Winter Range | Real-World Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed driving (city/motorway) | 280-300 miles | 250-270 miles | 3.7-4.0 mi/kWh |
| Steady 70mph motorway | 240-260 miles | 210-240 miles | 3.0-3.4 mi/kWh |
| City stop-start | 300-320 miles | 270-290 miles | 4.0-4.3 mi/kWh |
The secret weapon? Pre-heating while plugged in. If you warm the cabin while the car’s still connected to your home charger, you save 15 to 20 precious miles you’ll desperately want on that February drive to Manchester.
City Driving Where This Car Becomes Genuinely Magic
Here’s where EVs flip the script completely. In stop-start urban traffic, the MG 4 Extended Range can actually exceed its WLTP rating, hitting 300 to 320 miles effortlessly.
Regenerative braking turns every traffic light into your secret range-extending weapon. Every time you slow down, the motor acts like a generator, shoving energy back into the battery. Electric motors love the kind of inefficiency that absolutely destroys petrol economy. City driving becomes paradise, not punishment.
This is where owning an EV stops feeling like compromise and starts feeling like you’ve discovered a cheat code.
That £36,495 Price Tag: Cheap Thrill or Long-Term Regret?
The VW ID.3 Comparison Everyone’s Making in Their Head
Let’s talk about the elephant in the showroom. The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S with a similar 77kWh battery costs around £45,000. That’s nearly £9,000 more than the MG for essentially the same battery capacity and slightly less power.
| Specification | MG 4 Extended Range | VW ID.3 Pro S | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £36,495 | ~£45,000 | MG by £8,505 |
| Battery capacity | 77kWh (74.4 usable) | 77kWh | Even |
| Power output | 180kW (241hp) | 170kW (228hp) | MG |
| 0-62mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds | MG |
| DC charging peak | 144kW | 175kW | VW |
| Warranty | 7 years | 3 years | MG |
You’re saving over £5,000 in the first three years versus the VW’s equivalent offering. The MG delivers more power, similar range, and a warranty that’s more than twice as long for thousands less. Yes, the VW charges faster at 175kW peak. Yes, it feels more refined inside. But you’d be paying £150 more per month on a lease for that privilege.
The real decision? Badge prestige versus your bank account’s brutal honesty.
The Hidden Running Costs That Shock New EV Owners
Home charging on an overnight tariff costs around £2.70 to fill the 77kWh battery from empty. That works out to roughly £2.70 per 100 miles of mixed driving. Your old Golf would’ve cost you £14 for the same distance at current petrol prices.
But here’s where it gets messy. Public rapid charging at 65p per kWh completely destroys the EV cost advantage. That same 100 miles suddenly costs you £15 to £18 on public chargers. You’re spending more than diesel.
The MG 4 Extended Range doesn’t have a heat pump like some premium rivals. That means it uses slightly more energy to warm the cabin in winter, maybe 5 to 10% more. It’s a cost-cutting measure you’ll notice on your electricity bill during January and February.
Your actual economics depend entirely on home charging access. If you can plug in at home 90% of the time, this car is financially brilliant. If you’re relying on public charging, the math falls apart quickly.
Trophy Trim Only: What Your Money Actually Buys
In most markets, the Extended Range only comes in Trophy specification. That matters because you’re getting a comprehensive list of kit that you’d pay thousands extra for on European competitors.
Heated seats and a heated steering wheel save range by letting you reduce cabin heating. The 360-degree camera makes tight parking genuinely stress-free. You get 18-inch alloy wheels, a two-tone black roof, wireless phone charging, and the full MG Pilot driver assistance suite with blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert.
All-in pricing means no surprise £3,000 options list shock when you’re signing the paperwork. What you see is what you pay, which is refreshing in a market where rivals nickel-and-dime you for heated seats.
When Choosing Extended Range Is Financially Stupid
If you’re only driving 40 miles a day with easy charging access and no big trips planned, you’re wasting money on the Extended Range.
The cheaper Long Range model with a 64kWh battery costs £32,495 and delivers 270 miles of real-world range. That’s plenty for most UK drivers. You’d be tying up an extra £4,000 that could fund a proper home wallbox installation and cover your first year’s insurance.
Clear decision rule: if your longest regular trip is under 200 miles, save the money. The Extended Range battery becomes expensive insurance you’ll resent paying for.
The Chinese Question You’re Allowed to Ask Out Loud
SAIC Ownership: What It Actually Means Beyond the Stigma
MG is owned by SAIC, a state-owned Chinese manufacturer. Let’s just address this directly because it’s what everyone’s thinking but nobody wants to say in polite company.
SAIC built the MG 4 on a dedicated, ground-up electric platform called the Modular Scalable Platform. This isn’t some retrofitted petrol car with batteries shoved underneath. It’s proper EV engineering from the chassis up, which is why the rear-wheel drive layout and 50:50 weight distribution work so well.
The batteries come from CATL, the same supplier Tesla uses. That’s not MG cutting corners. CATL is the world’s largest battery manufacturer with a proven track record. The car won multiple European Car of the Year awards in 2023, which doesn’t happen to poorly engineered vehicles.
Real Owner Experiences: The Software Bugs and Quirks
The infotainment system occasionally stutters or lags behind the polished systems in premium German rivals. One owner review noted the lane assist is “aggressively intrusive” and requires disabling at every startup because it can’t remember your preference. That’s genuinely annoying.
The iSMART app for remote climate control and charge monitoring is unreliable. It logs you out at inconvenient moments and sometimes fails to connect entirely. You learn to lower your expectations and work around it.
Build quality feels budget in places. The interior plastics are functional and modern, but they’re not luxury saloon quality. Nothing feels alarmingly cheap or like it’ll break, but you’re aware this is a value-focused car every time you close a door or tap a switch.
But here’s the thing: MG is offering a 7-year warranty. That suggests genuine confidence in the mechanical reliability. They’re not worried about catastrophic failures requiring expensive warranty work.
The Resale Value Wildcard Nobody Can Honestly Predict Yet
The MG 4 is too new for meaningful depreciation data. We simply don’t know if it’ll hold its value like a Toyota or plummet like some budget brands.
Chinese EV stigma could hurt resale values, or it could become completely irrelevant as more buyers accept the quality. European brand loyalty might keep VW values artificially higher, even if the engineering gap narrows.
If you’re planning to keep the car for five years or more, depreciation becomes mostly irrelevant to your happiness. The total cost savings over ownership will likely dwarf any residual value difference.
Where MG Cut Costs to Hit That Price Point
Interior plastics are functional and modern but not plush German saloon quality. The ride is firm, trading comfort for handling sharpness on rough British B-roads. Some controls require multiple screen taps for simple tasks like adjusting the climate control fan speed.
The 6.6kW AC charging in the UK is slower than the 11kW three-phase charging standard in many European rivals. That means an 11.5-hour overnight charge instead of 7 hours, though most people charge overnight anyway so it’s rarely an issue.
Frame these as tolerable compromises for value hunters, or deal-breakers for comfort purists. Only you know which category you fall into.
Charging Reality: From Driveway Calm to Motorway Panic
Home Charging: The Single Factor That Makes or Breaks Everything
Think of home charging like your phone charging overnight. You plug it in when you park, and it’s full by morning. Simple.
A 7kW home wallbox fills the 77kWh battery in about 11 hours, costing you £2.70 on an off-peak tariff. That overnight charge gives you 280 miles of mixed driving range, which covers 99% of your weekly routine without thinking.
“Plug when you park” becomes automatic muscle memory instead of mission planning. You’re always leaving home with a full battery, just like your phone. Charging to 80% daily instead of 100% protects long-term battery health without any real range sacrifice.
Without home charging access, EV economics completely fall apart. You’re forced onto expensive public chargers, paying three times more per mile and wasting time waiting at charging stations. If you can’t install a home charger, honestly consider whether an EV fits your life right now.
DC Fast Charging: What 144kW Really Looks Like
The Extended Range charges at up to 144kW on DC rapid chargers. In practical terms, that’s 10 to 80% charge in about 39 minutes under ideal conditions, adding roughly 185 miles of range.
That 70% charge window is the sweet spot. Going from 10% to 80% is fast. The final 20% from 80% to 100% charges painfully slowly because of battery protection systems. The average charging speed across that 10-80% window is around 94kW, which is genuinely respectable.
Tesla Superchargers are now open to non-Tesla EVs in the UK, and they’re charging MG owners around 45p per kWh. They’re reliable, fast, and well-located on major routes. Real road trips mean planning 200-mile legs with one charging stop, not heroic 300-mile marathons.
The independent charging networks vary wildly in reliability. Apps like Zap-Map show you which chargers are working, which are broken, and what other drivers are experiencing in real-time.
The Psychology of Planning Ahead Instead of Just Driving
Petrol habit: just go. Find fuel anywhere. Five-minute fill-up. Keep driving.
EV reality: check Zap-Map before you leave. Identify charging stops along your route. Add 30-minute buffer time for charging. Monitor your consumption and adjust your speed if needed.
Apps like A Better Route Planner (ABRP) calculate everything including weather impacts, elevation changes, and your driving style. They tell you exactly where to stop, how long to charge, and what battery percentage you’ll arrive with.
This “friction” genuinely annoys some people. It feels like extra mental overhead. But it becomes automatic after a few weeks, just like checking your fuel gauge became automatic when you first learned to drive.
When Public Charging Costs More Than Your Old Diesel
A 360-mile round trip costs about £24 charging at home. The same journey using public rapid chargers costs around £45 at current rates.
Your old diesel might’ve genuinely cost £40 for the same journey. You’re not saving money anymore.
The economics only work if 90% of your charging happens at home on cheap overnight electricity. Public charging should be occasional convenience, not your primary strategy. If you’re doing multiple long trips per week requiring public charging, the financial case for an EV weakens considerably.
Living With It: Space, Screens, and Daily Annoyances
Cabin Reality Beyond the Brochure Hero Shots
The rear-wheel drive setup eats a bit of boot space compared to front-drive rivals. You get 363 litres with the seats up, expanding to 1,177 litres folded. That’s slightly less than a VW Golf but still enough for a family’s weekly shop and holiday luggage.
Rear legroom surprises you for a compact hatchback. Adults fit in the back without their knees crushed into the front seats. The driving position is excellent with good visibility, making tight car park maneuvers less stressful.
Materials are solid where it matters. Where you touch regularly, things feel decent. Where you don’t, like lower door panels, the plastics feel budget. You’re constantly reminded this is a value-focused car, not a premium one.
Infotainment and Driver Aids: The Honest Truth
If you want Tesla-level screen polish and responsiveness, you’ll get annoyed daily. The 10.25-inch touchscreen works, but it lags occasionally. Menu navigation requires more taps than it should for simple tasks.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work reliably through a wired connection, which most people use anyway. That bypasses the sluggish native interface for music and navigation, solving 80% of the frustration.
The MG Pilot safety suite is comprehensive: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, blind spot monitoring. But the lane keep assist is overzealous to the point of being dangerous, sometimes trying to steer you toward the wrong side of the road. You’ll disable it at every startup, which requires navigating through menus because it won’t save your preference.
Early software quirks improved with over-the-air updates, but the system still feels a generation behind premium rivals.
The Driving Experience: Quiet, Quick, and Surprisingly Fun
Zero to 62mph in 6.5 seconds feels genuinely quick without being boy-racer aggressive. That instant electric torque pins you to the seat at every green light, making overtaking confident and stress-free.
Rear-wheel drive gives you handling confidence in the rain that front-drive rivals can’t match. The weight distribution and low center of gravity make roundabouts surprisingly fun. This is a car you’ll actually enjoy driving, not just tolerate.
Silent acceleration makes motorway merging calm instead of the stressful gear-hunting experience in a petrol car. One-pedal driving becomes an addictive game, seeing how far you can stretch your range with smooth regenerative braking.
The Little Irritations That Add Up Over Ownership
The firm suspension trades comfort for handling. On smooth roads, it’s great. On broken British B-roads, you feel every pothole. Long motorway cruises reveal more road noise than premium rivals with better sound insulation.
The lack of a heat pump means slightly higher energy consumption in winter. It’s maybe 5-10% worse than cars with heat pumps, translating to 15-20 fewer miles on a cold day.
Paint chips easily on the bonnet edges according to longer-term owners. Consider paint protection film if you’re doing serious motorway miles.
The Real Road Trip Test: London to Devon
Planning Your First Proper 200-Mile Journey
London to Exeter is about 200 miles. You leave with a full charge (280 miles of realistic mixed range). You drive at 70mph on the M3 and M5, using about 240 miles of range to cover the 200-mile journey because motorway efficiency is lower.
You arrive in Exeter with 40 miles remaining, which feels comfortable. You top up at Exeter Services for 20 minutes while grabbing coffee, adding 100 miles of range.
The return journey follows the same pattern. Total journey time is about 40 minutes longer than in a petrol car, and that’s mostly the one charging stop.
| Route Segment | Distance | Starting SoC | Arriving SoC | Charge Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London to Exeter | 200 miles | 100% (280 miles) | 14% (40 miles) | 20 mins at Exeter Services |
| Exeter to London | 200 miles | 50% (140 miles) | 14% (40 miles) | Home charging overnight |
Apps like Zap-Map and ABRP show you every charger, its price, and reliability rating along the entire route. You’re never guessing. The anxiety lessens dramatically with experience, but it never completely disappears.
The Motorway Reality at Sustained 70mph
Real-world testing from owner forums shows the Extended Range achieves 230 to 250 miles at steady 70mph motorway speeds. That’s still 40 miles better than the cheaper 64kWh Long Range variant would manage.
Cold weather combined with motorway driving equals your worst-case scenario: 210 miles. But that’s still manageable for most UK journeys with one strategic charging stop.
Slowing to 65mph adds a surprising number of extra miles without much time penalty. Dropping 5mph improves efficiency by about 10%, giving you 20-25 extra miles. On a 250-mile journey, that’s the difference between arriving comfortably or white-knuckling the final 20 miles.
When One Failed Charger Can Ruin Your Entire Day
Always identify backup charging locations along your planned route. Apps show live status, but chargers still fail without warning. You’ll arrive to find the charger broken, or ICE’d (blocked by a petrol car), or occupied with a 45-minute wait.
This anxiety lessens dramatically with experience. After a few road trips, you learn which networks are reliable, which locations to avoid, and how much buffer you genuinely need.
Having home charging as your base makes everything psychologically easier. You’re always leaving home with a full “tank,” so public charging is topping up, not desperate survival.
Who This Car Is Actually Perfect For
The “One EV Does Everything” Buyer
You do regular commuting plus semi-regular 200 to 300-mile trips to visit family or go on holiday. You don’t have a backup petrol car sitting in the driveway.
You value range cushion and strong overall value over chasing premium badges and perfect interior refinement. You’re happy to learn EV habits once, then stop thinking about it.
Home charging access makes this financially brilliant long-term. You’ll spend £2,000 less per year on fuel compared to an equivalent petrol car, and the 7-year warranty gives you peace of mind on maintenance costs.
This is the sweet spot buyer for the Extended Range. One car that genuinely does everything without compromise.
The City-Only Driver Wasting Money on Extended Range
If you mostly do short urban hops with easy charging access and no big trips planned, you’re throwing money away on battery capacity you’ll never use.
The Extended Range battery becomes heavy, under-utilized, expensive insurance you’ll resent paying for. The cheaper Long Range or even Standard Range models genuinely fit better for pure city driving where regenerative braking pushes your real-world range beyond official figures.
Save £4,000 and put it toward home charger installation or better insurance coverage. You’ll get 95% of the same daily driving experience for significantly less money.
The Enthusiast Who Will Feel Genuinely Shortchanged
If you want luxury cabin materials, German brand cachet, or track-toy handling precision, you’ll constantly pick at the MG’s plastics and logos.
Interior refinement and cutting-edge software responsiveness are non-negotiable must-haves for you. The laggy infotainment and firm ride will annoy you daily, not just occasionally.
Look at the Cupra Born or VW ID.3 instead. Yes, they cost £10,000 more. But you’ll be happier paying extra for the premium feel that matters to you. Stop forcing a budget car to be something it’s not.
The Perfect Alternative: Long Range 64kWh for Most People
The Long Range model costs £32,495 and delivers 270 to 280 honest mixed driving miles. That covers the vast majority of UK journeys, including most trips to visit family or weekend getaways.
You’re paying £4,000 extra for the Extended Range to get roughly 30 additional miles and 1.4 seconds faster acceleration. For 80% of buyers, the Long Range is secretly the smarter buy.
| Key Comparison | Long Range 64kWh | Extended Range 77kWh | Value Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £32,495 | £36,495 | £4,000 difference |
| Real-world range (mixed) | 270 miles | 280 miles | 10 miles extra |
| Real-world range (motorway) | 210 miles | 240 miles | 30 miles extra |
| 0-62mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | 1.4 seconds faster |
The Extended Range is peace-of-mind insurance, not actual range you’ll regularly use. If your longest regular journey is under 200 miles, save the money.
Your One-Weekend Reality Check Test Plan
Day One: Live Your Actual Normal Life
Book a test drive for a full day, not just the dealer’s 30-minute loop. Do your exact school run, your commute, your Saturday errands routine. Note the remaining range percentage when you finish.
Test parking maneuvers in the tight spaces you actually use: your driveway, the Tesco car park, your work parking. Check the turning circle and visibility.
Put your actual people in the car. Your partner, your kids, your tall mate who always complains about legroom. If everyone fits comfortably and you finish the day with 50% or more remaining range, the Extended Range is probably overkill for your needs.
Day Two: Your Genuine “Worst Case” Journey
Drive your longest realistic route. Visiting your parents 180 miles away. Your annual beach trip to Cornwall. The client meeting in Birmingham. Whatever journey you actually do multiple times per year that makes you nervous about range.
| Your Journey | Distance | Expected Consumption | Comfort Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Home to Edinburgh | 400 miles | 2 charging stops needed | Manageable with planning |
| Your actual trip: _______ | _____ miles | _____ stops needed | Rate 1-10: _____ |
Log your starting and ending state of charge. Note any charging stops needed. Rate your anxiety level honestly: calm, manageable, or white-knuckle panic.
If you finish relaxed with range to spare, the Extended Range genuinely fits your actual life. If you’re stressed or cutting it close, you need more battery than this offers.
Red Flag Moments to Actually Pay Attention To
Any deal-breaking annoyance with seat comfort, screen lag, or driver aid intrusions. If the lane assist nearly steers you into oncoming traffic, that’s a red flag worth heeding.
Surprise range anxiety on routes you genuinely care about. If you’re doing mental math the entire time instead of relaxing, that’s your gut telling you something.
If two or more big red flags appear during your test weekend, walk away guilt-free. This is too much money to ignore warning signs your brain is screaming at you.
Conclusion: Your New Reality Beyond the Hype
Here’s what nobody admits when you’re agonizing over spreadsheets at midnight: the MG 4 EV Extended Range isn’t perfect, but it might be perfectly enough for your actual life.
Yes, you’ll get 240 miles instead of 323 on the M6 in February. Yes, the infotainment will occasionally frustrate you with lag. Yes, you’ll spend Sunday evenings checking Zap-Map instead of just driving without thinking. But you’ll also spend £2,000 less yearly on fuel, quietly demolish VW ID.3s at traffic lights, and eventually stop calculating range because you’ll just know your car’s rhythm.
The 323-mile promise? It’s real enough. Just not in the brochure-perfect way you imagined.
Your first step today: Stop obsessing over maximum range numbers. Instead, calculate your actual longest regular journey and add 50 miles of buffer. That’s your real requirement. For 80% of UK drivers, even the Standard Range would genuinely work. The Extended Range just makes sleeping easier at night.
And maybe, just maybe, that peace of mind is worth £36,495. You don’t need more opinions scrolling at 2am. You need one car that fits your real life. Now you know exactly how to decide.
MG4 EV Extended Range (FAQs)
How far does the MG 4 Extended Range actually go on a full charge?
Yes, it achieves its 323-mile WLTP rating in perfect lab conditions, but expect 280 miles in mixed real-world driving and 240 miles at steady 70mph motorway speeds. Winter with heating drops that to 210-250 miles. City driving can exceed the official figure, hitting 300-320 miles thanks to regenerative braking.
How long does it take to charge the MG 4 Extended Range battery?
At home with a 7kW wallbox, it takes 11.5 hours for a full charge costing £2.70. On a 144kW DC rapid charger, it charges from 10% to 80% in 39 minutes, adding roughly 185 miles. The final 20% charges much slower due to battery protection systems.
What’s the difference between MG 4 Long Range and Extended Range?
The Long Range uses a 64kWh battery (270 real-world miles) and costs £32,495, while Extended Range has a 77kWh battery (280 real-world miles) and costs £36,495. Extended Range is also faster: 6.5 seconds 0-62mph versus 7.9 seconds. You’re paying £4,000 extra for 10 more miles and quicker acceleration.
Does the MG 4 Extended Range qualify for any tax incentives?
In the UK, all EVs are exempt from road tax until April 2025, when a new £10 annual rate applies. Company car drivers benefit from extremely low 2% Benefit-in-Kind tax rates through 2025. The car doesn’t qualify for grants in most regions, but running costs remain significantly lower than petrol equivalents.
Is the MG 4 Extended Range suitable for long motorway journeys?
Yes, with planning. Its 240-mile motorway range means most UK journeys need one strategic 20-30 minute charging stop. Apps like Zap-Map and ABRP remove guesswork by showing charger locations, prices, and reliability. The 7-year warranty and solid build quality make it reliable for regular long-distance use.