MG4 Running Costs UK 2026
Standard Range (64kWh)
Last updated: July 2026
Cost per mile
6.5p
home 26.1p/kWh
Annual (10k mi)
£917
80% home
Real-world range
225 mi
WLTP: 281 mi
Peak DC charge
150kW
CCS
The MG4 changed the conversation about affordable EVs in the UK. At under £27,000 for the Standard Range version it undercuts the Volkswagen Golf and sits level with a well-specced petrol Vauxhall Astra, while costing a fraction as much to run. MG's British heritage framing is somewhat nominal — it is a SAIC product built in China — but the warranty, dealer network, and reliability data so far are solid.
Running costs: MG4
4.0 miles per kWh is genuinely impressive for this price. Home charging at 26.1p/kWh costs 6.5p per mile — comparable to the Tesla Model 3 but at nearly £14,000 less to buy. The annual electricity bill at 10,000 miles is around £917 with 80% home charging. Against a VW Golf 1.5 eTSI at 44 MPG, the MG4 saves around £930 per year at July 2026 fuel prices. The payback on the small purchase premium over an equivalent Golf is rapid.
| Annual mileage | 100% home (26.1p) | 80% home / 20% public | 50/50 split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 miles | £522 | £734 | £1051 |
| 10,000 miles | £653 | £917 | £1314 |
| 12,000 miles | £783 | £1100 | £1577 |
| 15,000 miles | £979 | £1376 | £1971 |
| 20,000 miles | £1305 | £1834 | £2628 |
Public charging rate: 79p/kWh. Costs calculated on real-world efficiency of 4 mi/kWh.
Charging
150kW peak DC charging is reasonable for this class. A 10–80% charge takes approximately 35 minutes. Unlike some cheaper EVs the MG4 can sustain high charging rates for most of its charge curve. AC home charging at up to 11kW is standard.
Battery capacity
61.7 kWh
Peak DC charge
150kW
Charge port
CCS (DC) / Type 2 (AC)
Efficiency
4 mi/kWh
Key fact
The MG4 is the cheapest new EV you can buy in the UK with a real-world range exceeding 200 miles.
Who is the MG4 best suited for?
Best for
- ✓Budget-conscious EV buyers
- ✓Comparing against VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus
- ✓Those new to EVs wanting low financial risk
- ✓Urban and suburban drivers
Less ideal for
- !Frequent long-distance motorway drivers (150kW DC is slower than premium competitors)
- !Those wanting a premium interior experience
- !Anyone expecting German-level refinement
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the MG4 cost per mile in the UK?
At a standard home tariff of 26.1p/kWh (the Ofgem price cap rate for July–September 2026), the MG4 costs approximately 6.5p per mile. On an overnight EV tariff at 7p/kWh, this drops to 1.8p per mile.
What is the real-world range of the MG4?
The MG4 has a real-world range of approximately 225 miles in typical UK mixed driving conditions. The official WLTP figure is 281 miles, which is measured under standardised test conditions and is typically higher than real-world performance.
How fast does the MG4 charge?
The MG4 supports up to 150kW DC fast charging via CCS (DC) / Type 2 (AC). AC home charging is also supported. The charge time from 10–80% varies depending on the available charger speed.
How much does it cost to run a MG4 per year in the UK?
At 10,000 miles per year and 80% home charging (26.1p/kWh) with 20% public charging (79p/kWh), the MG4 costs approximately £917 per year in electricity.