MG presented the latest news related to MG4, the new compact electric that could have a good response also on our market. This is the first MG model based on the new MSP (Modular Scalable Platform) developed by the parent company SAIC Motor. The MG4 Electric battery will initially be available in capacities of 51 kWh and 64 kWh. In the second case, an autonomy of up to 450 kilometers in the WLTP cycle should be guaranteed, according to the data declared by the Chinese company (the 51 kWh one is declared at an altitude of 350). The launch of this new MG model in Europe, in the important C segment, is expected in the fourth quarter of 2022.
With a length of 4,287 mm, a width of 1,836 mm and a height of 1,504 mm, the five-door hatchback aims to be a dynamic car, while still having enough space for a family of five. MG has chosen a 50:50 weight distribution and rear wheel drive. For reasons of height and balance, a battery with a thickness of 110 mm was chosen, one of the thinnest in its category. As for the battery with the higher capacity, the electric motor will obtain a maximum power of 150 kW, while there will be a value of 125 kW in the version with a 51 kWh battery. The MSP platform (Modular Scalable Platform), on the other hand, brings as an advantage a scalable design, suitable for making platforms with a wheelbase from 2.650mm to 3.100mm.
The car features the ‘One Pack’ battery design. The thickness value was achieved thanks to the horizontal arrangement of the battery cells, with one substantial optimization of the effective use of space – according to what MG claims. The cooling system was redesigned for the occasion. Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Engineer of SAIC Motor, explained: “In the system, the projection area of all batteries on the platform is the same; the connectors for the other components are also the same. Based on this design concept, it is theoretically possible to easily build batteries from 40 kWh to 150 kWh and meet the energy requirements of the models of the different segments, offering users a flexible and diverse choice. If desired, motorists could buy a small battery first, and then replace it and update it if a longer range is needed“.
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