Small & city · Rear-drive electric value
Premium 64 kWh · 2026 facelift
A keen-value rear-drive electric hatchback with useful range and enjoyable handling; a small boot and motorway noise reduce its family-touring appeal.
Full review
EV Guide desk assessment, not a first-hand road test. This entry covers the facelifted rear-drive MG4 EV Premium with the 64 kWh LFP battery shown by MG Portugal, not the front-drive MG4 Urban or the dual-motor XPower. Official Portuguese material supplies the battery, maximum range and charging claim; current European review sources supply version-qualified driving and practicality context. Carwow praises value, handling and the improved cabin but flags boot space and motorway noise. FleetPoint's recent Extended Range test reinforces the chassis verdict, though its 77 kWh version, UK tax treatment and prices do not transfer to this 64 kWh Portuguese guide. Suitability scores are EV Guide editorial judgements rather than imported review ratings.
Strong price-to-range proposition
Rear-wheel-drive balance praised by independent reviewers
Facelifted cabin is easier to use
289-litre boot is small for a family hatchback
Motorway refinement trails quieter alternatives
The last displayed Portuguese offer has expired
Family + dog
The five-door layout and rear floor work for everyday family use, but the 289-litre boot is the constraint. Measure a crate and test child-seat access before assuming hatchback proportions guarantee enough room.
Trips + camping
Up to 452 km WLTP supports Portuguese trips with planned charging, but motorway speed and weather reduce that figure. Pack carefully for camping because the normal boot is small, and confirm V2L equipment with the dealer.
City + daily life · 4.5/5
A 4.29-metre body, light low-speed controls and rear-wheel drive make commuting straightforward. Home charging strengthens the cost case; check the exact camera and assistance equipment on the Portuguese Premium quotation.
Cargo · 3.6/5
The rear opening is more useful than a saloon lid, but 289 litres with the seats up restricts tools, samples and airport luggage. Fold the rear seats only when passenger capacity is not required.
Taxi + high mileage · 4.0/5
Range and purchase-price context can suit urban mileage, but luggage capacity and public-charging costs need careful modelling. It is a less convincing airport-transfer tool than larger hatchbacks and crossovers.
Details worth knowing
The regular MG4 remains rear-wheel drive; the separate MG4 Urban is front-wheel drive.
MG Motor Europe permits editorial use of its official 2026 facelift image bank.
The 452 km WLTP figure is a laboratory maximum, not a guaranteed motorway result.
Specification
Portugal + Europe
Portuguese market context is paired with an English-language European test. Specifications and prices are checked against the exact version reviewed here.
Tom Wiltshire praises the facelifted MG4's value, driving character and easier-to-use interior, while criticising its small boot and motorway noise. The review covers the current UK range; this guide uses only findings relevant to the 64 kWh rear-drive Premium. UK prices are not Portuguese offers. Original EV Guide summary checked 1 September 2026; no score is imported.
Ian Campbell's week-long UK test praises the facelifted Extended Range car's rear-drive balance, urban ease, physical shortcuts and value. Its 77 kWh battery, UK fleet tax and prices differ from the 64 kWh Portuguese Premium covered here, so the source informs driving and usability only. Original summary checked 1 September 2026; EV Guide did not conduct the test.
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Independent coverage is prioritised. Only items published in the last month are shown; source-market specifications may differ from Portugal.
We found no recent, reliable model-specific coverage worth adding. The permanent independent review above remains available.
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