Is the MG4 EV still the best small Chinese EV in 2026?
Updated 2026-05-186 min read
The MG4 (Mulan in China) is SAIC's C-segment hatchback on the MSP platform. It launched to strong reviews in 2022 and remains competitive.
01
What still wins
Rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution, sharp steering. Genuinely fun to drive.
MG4 XPower: 320 kW twin-motor, 3.8s 0–100 — hot-hatch performance for £40k.
02
Where it's dated
51 or 64 kWh NCM (base) / LFP (Standard). No 800V.
Interior feels older than Dolphin's, and infotainment is glitchy on early software.
03
2026 update
MG4 facelift adds 77 kWh option, semi-solid pack rumoured, and improved software UI.
Key takeaways
- 01Best-driving small Chinese EV on sale.
- 02Dolphin beats it on kit; Mona M03 beats it on price.
- 03Wait for the 2026 facelift for meaningful upgrades.
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