Last updated on June 2nd, 2023 at 11:24 am
WhichEV Car of the Year: MG4 EV
It was a tough call not giving our overall award for the year to the Tesla Model Y. After all, this is on track to be the bestselling EV of the year and the first to enter the top ten across all fuel types. But as great as the Model Y is, even the base rear-wheel-drive version costs nearly £52,000 and hasn’t reached the UK yet anyway. The only variant that has is the Long Range, and that’s a tenner under £58,000.
In contrast, the MG4 EV costs less than half as much, and as a result is the more significant new arrival in the last 12 months. It probably won’t sell as many units as the Model Y even after a full year on the market, but it draws a line in the sand about EV pricing. While the MG4 EV uses some cheap materials and still needs a little more work in its infotainment (albeit much better than before), in every area it’s more than just acceptable. In fact, it’s great to drive, immensely practical, and – most importantly – sets a new benchmark for EV value. If any car released in the last year sets the direction for electric cars, it’s the MG4 EV. This car comes close to making EVs better than ICE in every way – including sticker price.
Read our full review of the original MG4 EV.
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