Overview
The MG4 Excite 64 is the variant where the MG4’s value proposition becomes genuinely difficult to argue against: 450km WLTP and 140kW DC charging at $38,990, backed by a seven-year unlimited warranty and wireless CarPlay. The 64kWh battery on the SIGMA platform achieves this combination at a price where most competitors offer either the range or the charging speed, not both.
The MG4 Excite 64 is the volume model of the range and the car that most directly competes with the Kia EV3 Standard Range ($42,900) and the BYD Dolphin Premium ($39,990). The MG4 wins on DC charging speed; the Kia wins on rear-seat space; BYD offers V2L. The seven-year warranty is shared only with Kia in this segment.
Key Specification
Battery: 64kWh. WLTP: 450km. Drive: RWD. DC: 140kW. 0-100: approximately 7.7s. Price: ~$38,990.
Real-world highway range at 110 km/h: 360-390km. 10-80% at 140kW DC: approximately 28 minutes. AC 7.4kW home charging: approximately 10 hours.
Interior: 10.25-inch infotainment with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. Physical climate controls. Boot: 363L. Five-star ANCAP.
Verdict
The MG4 Excite 64 is the value benchmark in the compact EV segment. The combination of 450km range, 140kW DC charging, seven-year unlimited warranty, and wireless CarPlay at under $40,000 has no direct equivalent. Buyers who prioritise specification per dollar will find it the most complete argument for its price bracket.
