SAIC Motor opened pre-sales for the new MG4 EV, starting at just over $10,000 in China. The Chinese automaker confirmed a new MG4 model, powered by a semi-solid-state battery, is set to launch next month.
When will the MG4 with a semi-solid-state battery launch?
Pre-sales for the new MG4, SAIC’s new flagship model, opened on Tuesday, starting at just 73,800 yuan, or about $10,000.
The new MG4 EV is available in four variants, but SAIC promises a semi-solid-state battery will be added soon. SAIC will reveal prices for the new semi-solid-state model next month, with deliveries expected by the end of the year.
For now, the new electric hatch is offered in Comfort, Ease, Freedom, and Smart trim options. It’s available with two LFP battery options: 42.8 kWh and 53.9 kWh, rated with CLTC ranges of 437 km (272 miles) and 530 km (330 miles), respectively. Prices range from 73,800 yuan ($10,000) to 105,800 yuan ($15,000).
The new MG4 is 4,395 mm long, 1,842 mm wide, and 1,551 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm, which is slightly larger than the BYD Dolphin.
Although it may be small, the electric hatchback is packed with advanced technology and features. SAIC stated that the new MG4 is the first to feature OPPO’s Smart Driving connectivity system, enabling car-to-vehicle integration, AI voice assistance, and more.
The interior features a relatively good-sized 15.6″ floating entertainment screen. With OTA updates, the vehicle will gain new features, such as remote parking and safety upgrades.
SAIC will reveal prices for the MG4 with a semi-solid-state battery in September, with deliveries set to begin by the end of 2025. The company claims its engineers “have broken the material monopoly and overcome technical barriers” for the new battery tech, turning “the impossible into mass production.”
The new MG4 will be one of the first production EVs to launch globally with a semi-solid-state battery. We will learn more details and prices next month.
In the first half of 2025, SAIC Motor sold over 2.05 million vehicles. Although sales were down 12% from the first half of last year, SAIC claims its “new three-driving force” is paying off. In June alone, the company sold 365,000 vehicles, representing a 22% increase over the same period last year. It was also SAIC’s sixth consecutive month with higher sales.
Source: CarNewsChina, SAIC Motor
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