MG4 XPOWER (MY26)

The MG MG4 XPOWER (MY26) is a 5-seat hatchback with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £33,995. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds, quicker than 87% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 202 miles (325 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 23% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 29th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.3 mi/kWh (190 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 61.7 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 90 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 219 miles (353 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £168 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for hatchbacks (£142 per mile).