Summary
The MG 4 XPower is a high-performance version of the all-electric MG 4 hatchback, and the first model to sport MG’s ‘XPower’ branding since the mid-noughties.
The hot hatch is powered by the same 64kWh battery pack as the MG 4 Long Range, but with an additional electric motor which gives the car more than double the power – 429hp to be exact – and a 0-62mph sprint time of 3.8 seconds.
“That’s even faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera”, Honest John points out, while Richard Ingram of Auto Express describes the XPower as an “esteemed all-rounder” which is “fast, fun and expertly engineered”. Electrifying.com‘s Ginny Buckley says “the performance stats of this car are barely believable, what’s not to love?”
Top Gear’s Ollie Marriage sees things a little differently. “If you’re still insisting this is a hot hatch, then the answer is no, emphatically not. It’s dull. It’s not eager or enticing at all and although it doesn’t do anything worrying if you pile into a corner, all it does do is struggle to cope.”
Reviewers agree that the XPower offers serious pace in a rather unrivalled value-for-money package, but like other recently launched high-power EVs which have faced similar criticisms, many outlets struggle to recommend the car as a hot hatch as it lacks the driving dynamics that make current petrol-powered hot hatches thrilling to drive.
As Carwow concludes, “traditional hot hatch buyers may struggle to be won over by quite a muted driving experience” beyond the price tag.
As of August 2025, the MG 4 XPower holds a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 76%. It scores top marks for ownership categories like running costs, tailpipe emissions and new car warranty, while its safety rating is also good. But as a hot hatch, its media review scores are poor.
MG 4 XPower highlights
- Seriously fast
- Great value-for-money
- As practical as the standard MG 4
MG 4 XPower lowlights
- Same exterior looks as the standard hatch
- Reduced battery range
- Not as much fun to drive as ICE-powered hot hatches
Key specifications
Body style: Medium hatchback
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £36,495 on-road
Launched: Summer 2023
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“Ultimately, those partial to the sounds and sensations of a petrol hot hatch will find the MG4 XPower lacking in drama. But let that not take away from what an esteemed all-rounder this is; fast, fun and expertly engineered, the hot MG4 is better compared to its new raft of EV rivals than it is to historical big hitters.”
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
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Auto Express
Richard Ingram
“The MG 4 XPower brings sports car-rivalling acceleration at family-sized hot hatch pricing, but doesn’t offer much excitement beyond that.”
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
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Carwow
Jack Healy
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“New XPower version of the MG4 adds hot hatch slaying performance to its already winning blend of affordability and electric power.” (Dan Trent)
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Car
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“Like the Smart #1 Brabus, the MG 4 XPower is missing the point of the performance car. We’d happily sacrifice a bit of comfort for greater agility and a bit more feel to make this a better driver’s car.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“Performance is impressive, as is the price. In fact, we don’t think there’s anything quite like it on the market, whether it’s driven by petrol, diesel or electricity. Plus it still has all the good stuff – including that seven year warranty – that we like about the MG4.” (Ginny Buckley)
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Honest John
Model reviewed:
“The car’s performance is electrifying, with 0-62mph acceleration achieved in just 3.8 seconds, even faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed:
Score: 6.2 / 10
“If you prefer to have your fun in the bends rather than the straight bits, this probably isn’t for you. The additional motor ruins the playful balance of the standard car, with the XPower feeling scrappier and less confidence inspiring the faster you go.” (Alan Taylor-Jones)
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The Sun
“It’s an absolute rocket ship.”
Author: Rob Gill
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed:
Score: 6 / 10
“When you’ve blasted away from the line like a Saturn V rocket a few times, and made your passengers feel sick, what you have is a car with less range and arguably not much more dynamic ability than the standard model. Frankly, if I was planning to buy an MG and had the budget for the MG4 XPower, I’d look at the same price Extended Range model, which looks like an altogether better bet.” (Andrew English)
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Top Gear
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“If you’re still insisting this is a hot hatch, then the answer is no, emphatically not. It’s dull. It’s not eager or enticing at all, there’s little feedback from any of the controls, no noise, and although it doesn’t do anything worrying if you pile into a corner, all it does do is struggle to cope.” (Ollie Marriage)
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2022
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Adult protection: 83%
Child protection: 80%
Vulnerable road users: 75%
Safety assist: 78%
The MG 4 XPower shares its Euro NCAP safety rating with the structurally identical MG 4 hatchback, which was awarded five stars in December 2022.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of August 2025, the MG 4 XPower has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the MG 4 XPower is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 239 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.2 m/KWh | C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 29 | C |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £169 | B |
| Year 2 | £422 | A |
| Year 3 | £682 | A |
| Year 4 | £835 | A |
| Year 5 | £1,152 | A |
| Overall | £3,260 | A |
The MG 4 XPower is an affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Although the battery range is lower with this high-performance MG 4 variant, the range is still competitive with other electric hatchbacks. While insurance premiums sit at around the market average, maintenance and servicing costs over the course of five years of ownership should be excellent.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of August 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the MG 4 XPower to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the XPower, we’ll publish the score here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the MG 4 XPower
| Overall rating | A | 97% |
| New car warranty duration | 7 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 80,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
MG’s new car warranty is one of the best in the new car market, and better than pretty much any rival brands in a similar price bracket to the MG 4.
The duration is seven years, with a limit of 80,000 miles. This is good news for both new and used car buyers, as it helps the residual value of the EV3 for new car buyers when they come to sell the car, and it gives near-new car buyers confidence that they are covered for years to come.
In addition to the overall new car warranty, battery components benefit from an additional eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. This is pretty much standard for all new EVs on sale in the UK, but is an extra reassurance that petrol and diesel cars don’t get.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
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