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Used MG MG4 Electric I: reliability, problems and review

Hatchback · since 2022 · Electric

✓ 9 sources cited · updated on 27 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative score: faults cited by a single source
Estimated monthly cost
€547/month
Indicative prices
€18,999 – €29,880

3 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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MG MG4 Electric I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Compacte électrique de 350 litres de coffre, classée 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP en décembre 2022, avec trois batteries possibles (51, 64 ou 77 kWh) selon la version. Fiches-auto (87 témoignages) et DrivingElectric relèvent surtout des défauts d'électronique et de logiciel : écran central, recharge sur borne AC et batterie 12 V. Faites tester la recharge et l'écran avant d'acheter.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€18,999 – €29,880
Monthly cost
€547
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: Comfort 204 ch.

  • Standard 170 ch

    Electric · Automatic · 170 hp · Crit'Air green

    Moteur arrière de 125 kW (170 ch) et batterie de 51 kWh annoncée pour 350 km WLTP (Ayvens).

  • Comfort 204 ch

    ✓ Recommended

    Electric · Automatic · 204 hp · 16.0 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green

    Moteur arrière de 150 kW (204 ch), batterie de 64 kWh brute, recharge continue de 135 kW et 16,0 kWh/100 km WLTP (Autotijd).

  • Autonomie étendue 245 ch

    Electric · Automatic · 245 hp · 16.1 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green

    Version à batterie de 77 kWh : 245 ch et 16,1 kWh/100 km WLTP selon Rouleur Électrique, qui cite 545 km d'autonomie.

  • XPower 435 ch

    Electric · Automatic · 435 hp · 19.0 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green

    Version à transmission intégrale de 435 ch : 19 kWh/100 km WLTP selon Rouleur Électrique.

Market prices

€18,999 – €29,880

Indicative range: 2023 à 2026, médianes par année de 115 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).

Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.

Valuation by year

Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.

YearMedian valueListings
2023€18,99954
2024€25,90033
2025€28,99010
2026€29,88018

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Importing this model

Prices abroad

Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.

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Import penalty (malus) in France

  • Emissions of the versions in this guide: 0 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.

Chargeur embarqué AC : recharge refusée ou interrompue

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Fiches-auto signale des cas de recharge en courant alternatif refusée, interrompue ou capricieuse, sur borne AC comme sur prise domestique. Le problème semble lié au chargeur embarqué ou à sa gestion logicielle. Source unique : à confirmer.

Single source so far: to be confirmed.

Versions
Standard 170 ch, Comfort 204 ch, Autonomie étendue 245 ch, XPower 435 ch
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Écran central, caméra et logiciel

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Fiches-auto relève des bugs de l'écran central de la MG4 : interface figée, redémarrages ou écran noir, avec perte temporaire de la caméra, de la navigation ou de certains réglages. DrivingElectric a rencontré lors de son essai une caméra de recul qui disparaît et un refus de passer une vitesse ; MG diffuse des mises à jour à distance, mais ces défauts ne devraient pas exister sur une voiture neuve selon le site.

Versions
Standard 170 ch, Comfort 204 ch, Autonomie étendue 245 ch, XPower 435 ch
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Décharge de la batterie 12 V

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Fiches-auto a relevé des décharges anormales de la batterie 12 V, avec messages d'erreur multiples, difficultés d'ouverture ou de mise en route et, dans certains cas, immobilisation. Source unique : à confirmer.

Single source so far: to be confirmed.

Versions
Standard 170 ch, Comfort 204 ch, Autonomie étendue 245 ch, XPower 435 ch
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “MG MG4 Electric”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Battery, range and charging

VersionBatteryRange7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%)Rapid charging (10 to 80%)
Standard 170 ch51 kWhstated350 km WLTP——
Comfort 204 ch64 kWhstated——20 min (135 kW)
Autonomie étendue 245 ch77 kWhstated545 km WLTP——

Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.

Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.

A 2022 MG MG4 Electric (4 years old) keeps about 91% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)

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Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Electricity€36
Insurance€71
Maintenance€24
Depreciation€416
Total per month€547

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Electricity€36

Comfort 204 ch version: combined consumption of 16 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.

16 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €36

Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).

Insurance€71

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Depreciation€416

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Tester la recharge sur une borne AC et sur une borne rapide : démarrage, interruption, puissance, message d'erreur.
  • Faire vérifier la batterie 12 V et demander si elle a déjà été remplacée.
  • Utiliser l'écran central pendant l'essai : gel, redémarrage, caméra de recul, navigation.
  • Se renseigner sur la dernière mise à jour logicielle installée et sur le réseau de service MG le plus proche.
  • Identifier la batterie (51, 64 ou 77 kWh) et la version : l'autonomie et la recharge diffèrent fortement.

Questions to ask the seller

  • La voiture a-t-elle déjà eu un problème de recharge sur borne AC ou une panne de batterie 12 V ?
  • Quelles mises à jour logicielles ont été faites, et par quel garage ?
  • Quelle est la garantie restante, et quelle version et quelle batterie équipent la voiture ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

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Price
€19,000 – €32,900
Reliability
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Fuel types
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Tesla Model 3

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Good choice, check first
Price
€21,500 – €37,600
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
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Kia EV3

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Reliability
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Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the MG MG4 Electric I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

La MG4 Electric est-elle sûre ?

Oui : Euro NCAP lui a attribué 5 étoiles en décembre 2022, avec 83 % pour les adultes, 80 % pour les enfants et 78 % pour les aides à la sécurité (DrivingElectric).

Quel est le volume du coffre de la MG4 ?

350 litres banquette en place et 1 165 litres banquette rabattue (Rouleur Électrique).

Quelles sont les batteries de la MG4 Electric ?

51 kWh (version Standard 170 ch), 64 kWh (Comfort 204 ch) et 77 kWh (245 ch), selon Ayvens, Autotijd et Rouleur Électrique.

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