Overview
The MG4 XPOWER applies dual-motor AWD to MG’s compact EV platform. Two motors produce 320kW combined and 600Nm — figures that produce 4.1-second acceleration in a car that costs under $55,000. For context, the Kia EV6 GT ($94,900) and BMW i4 M50 ($119,900) produce similar acceleration at substantially higher prices.
The 7-year unlimited warranty on a 320kW performance car is unique in the Australian market. Every BMW M, AMG, and Porsche buyer accepts a shorter warranty as the cost of performance brand ownership. The XPOWER breaks that assumption.
The 385km WLTP is the range that AWD mass and performance output permit on the 64kWh battery. Real-world driving at 110 km/h returns approximately 300-330km — significantly less than the 64kWh Excite’s 360-390km. Performance-oriented driving reduces this further.
Key Specification
Battery: 64kWh. WLTP: 385km. Drive: AWD. DC: 140kW. 0-100: 4.1s. Output: 320kW/600Nm. Price: ~$52,990.
Verdict
The XPOWER is the performance EV value benchmark: 4.1-second AWD acceleration, seven-year unlimited warranty, and wireless CarPlay at $52,990. The range trade-off and unchanged charging speed are genuine limitations. For buyers who want performance EV ownership at a price that doesn’t require a premium, the XPOWER is the most persuasive argument in its category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MG4 XPOWER faster than the Kia EV6 GT?
The EV6 GT does 0-100 in 3.4 seconds versus the XPOWER’s 4.1 seconds. The EV6 GT costs $94,900; the XPOWER costs $52,990. For budget-conscious performance buyers, the XPOWER delivers meaningful acceleration at a meaningfully lower price — but the EV6 GT’s additional 0.7-second advantage is genuine and backed by Kia’s full engineering depth.
