Your Definitive Guide to the updated MG4 hatchback Electric Car Lease

The updated MG4 hatchback Electric Car Lease - Your Definitive Guide

Obstacles to an electric car lease, personal and business, have circulated around a number of key areas and topics. At the forefront of UK’s reticence to push into battery electric was “range” - how far will the car travel?

What if it runs out of charge during the journey? Are EVs functional for my daily commute? As at 2026 the average EV on our e-car website has around 252 miles of range , which means the majority of new EVs being sold / leased in the UK are more than capable of meeting the needs and requirements of the driver.

Even in the case of high-mileage drivers, there are a number of robust motoring solutions which enable you to charge at home and then operate the vehicle during the course of the day, without the necessity to charge. However, there are obvious gaps and fragilities in situations where the driver does not have a home charge point or if the vehicle is being operated on an exceptionally high mileage journey.

It is in this situation that the concept of public charging, particularly destination charging, becomes so key to the market confidence.

Stories like The Scotsman report  on a Scottish café and deli installing an EV charge point at their business premises is a true testament to the changes which are happening throughout the UK. The OakHill café is based in the grounds of Carsluith Castle and is a key location for tourists.

The owners, noticing the influx of electric vehicles travelling to or around the area, secured a grant to install EV charging solutions at their premises. This means that tourists can not only enjoy the food and drink but they can additionally secure a charging solution too. While this may sound like common sense, for many small businesses with the viability to have EV chargers, they simply may not be aware of the local grants and programmes supporting these infrastructure developments.

Some local companies may not be EV drivers themselves and so do not wholly understand the actual importance of the destination charging. Having solutions in sight, and in mind, are crucial to supporting the evolution and transition into a BEV.

Customers can now review on the Zap Map website , or their app, the volume of charge points which is very much improving. As at January 2026 we have some 88,513 devices in 45,242 locations with 717 installed in Jan. The big improvement is in the Rapid and Ultra-Rapid charging segment, where 142 solutions were installed in January 2026.

In 2023, the UK closed with 10,118 rapid charging options and by Jan 2026, this has increased to 18,077. For EV drivers moving around the UK to key destinations, the ability to quickly top-up on the DC is an attractive proposition.

As many EVs are now able to charge above 150kW (the average is 191kW DC on the e-car website), within 20 - 30 minutes your vehicle is ready for an onward delivery to the end destination or for your journey home. Since many destination chargers, and service stations, have facilities which the driver finds useful, this creates a more positive experience for all concerned. Confidence is key to the EV transition working.

One car looking to capture the UK’s growing leasing market is the 2026 revision of the MG4. Having launched in mid-2022, this is a popular hatchback for both personal and business lease customers and is a direct competitor to the likes of the:

•  Cupra Born
•  Kia EV4
•  Nissan Lead
•  Toyota C-HR+
•  VW ID.3 

After 3 years of circulation, the SAIC group have decided to refresh the model in-keeping with the demands and needs of UK customers. The obligation to keep innovating and improving your product is abundantly clear.

So what options are there on the new MG4 EV?

As at Feb 2026 choose between:

•  Premium Long Range – from £29,995 this includes 18” alloys, 12.8” HD Infotainment, 360 degree camera, wireless charging, adaptive cruise control, electrically adjustable/heated/foldable door mirrors, LED lights, heat pump, rear spoiler, climate control, heated front seats, electric driver’s seat, leather style seats, keyless entry and V2L;

• Premium Extended Range – from £32,995 this improves your battery configuration; and

• XPower – from £33,995 this adds 18” Cyclone alloys, grey suede sports seats, AWD functionality and a serious battery upgrade.

But how does the new MG perform?

At launch 3 battery options will feature including:

•  Premium Long Range – this RWD EV will have a 61.7 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 7.5 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 140kW (or 188hp). Expect a cold weather range of around 190 miles with warmer weather allowing for 260 miles – a combined range of around 225 miles on a full charge. On charging, the 6.6kW AC max will allow 11 hours 0 – 100% charging times with the 154 kW DC maximum allowing 25 minute 10 – 80% times. This has a fuel equivalent of 148 mpg. A cargo volume of 388L is available with this car. The car can tow 500kg (Braked and Unbraked). This will have Bidirectional charging capabilities via the V2L (2.2kW AC from the exterior outlet) . The heat pump is not available;

• Premium Extended Range – this RWD EV will have a 74.4 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 6.2 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 180kW (or 241hp). Expect a cold weather range of around 230 miles with warmer weather allowing for 315 miles – a combined range of around 270 miles on a full charge. On charging, the 6.6kW AC max will allow 13 hours and 15 mins  0 – 100% charging times with the 144 kW DC maximum allowing 30 minute 10 – 80% times. This has a fuel equivalent of 147 mpg. A cargo volume of 388L is available with this car. The car can tow 500kg (Braked and Unbraked). This will have Bidirectional charging capabilities via the V2L (2.2kW AC from the exterior outlet). The heat pump is not available; and

•  XPower – this AWD EV will have a 61.7 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.8 seconds, 124 mph top speeds and 320kW (or 429hp). Expect a cold weather range of around 175 miles with warmer weather allowing for 235 miles – a combined range of around 205 miles on a full charge. On charging, the 6.6kW AC max will allow 11 hours 0 – 100% charging times with the 142 kW DC maximum allowing 24 minute 10 – 80% times. This has a fuel equivalent of 135 mpg. A cargo volume of 388L is available with this car. The car can tow 500kg (Braked and Unbraked). This will have Bidirectional charging capabilities via the V2L (2.2kW AC from the exterior outlet) . The heat pump is not available.

Want to know more about going into the new MG4?

Head to our dedicated MG4 special offers section or speak to our experts directly on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]