MG Motor Australia has announced local pricing and initial specifications for the new MG4 EV Urban, which goes on sale on April 1. Priced from just $31,990 driveaway for the entry-level model, the MG4 EV Urban is the second-cheapest electric vehicle in Australia – above the $23,990 plus on-road costs price of the BYD Atto 1, but cheaper than BYD’s larger Dolphin sibling once on-road costs are included.

Differentiated from the other MG4 that’s been on the market since 2023 thanks to its roomier cabin and comfort focus, the MG4 EV Urban will offered with two battery sizes (43kWh or 54kWh). The claimed driving range for the lower-spec MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 is 316km, with the larger battery of the Essence 54 offering 405km. A 150kW DC fast charging ability gives a 10-80 per cent charge in a claimed 30 minutes, according to MG.

The Essence 43 uses a 110kW/250Nm front-mounted electric motor, with the 54 using a slightly more powerful 118kW motor instead. The 43 weighs 1460kg and the 54 1520km (both tare mass) and measures 4395mm long, 1842mm wide, 1549mm tall and rides on a 2750mm long wheelbase. The Urban’s boot measures 382 litres with the rear seats up and 1266 litres with them folded, plus a 98 litre under-floor storage area.

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There’s no word just yet if the new semi-solid-state battery that will be available in European-spec MG4 EV Urbans later in 2026 will make it to Australia.

The MG4 EV Urban features MG’s new “6‑in‑1” electric drive system, which is a new front wheel drive architecture that brings together multiple components into a single compact unit. According to MG, the design reduces overall system weight and increases passenger and luggage space by 20 per cent compared with the regular MG4.

Standard features for the MG4 EV Urban Essence 43 include 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, dusk-sensing automatic LED exterior lighting, heated/auto-folding mirrors, keyless entry and start, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, single-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with live services, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three USB-C charging ports and safety features like seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, driver attention monitoring, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, auto high beam and a 360-degree camera.

The MG4 EV Urban will be available to test drive and order from MG dealerships from April 1, and will also be showcased at the upcoming Melbourne Motor Show from April 10-12.