MG Cyberster in Portugal: Price, Range and Porsche Boxster Comparison
Published: 19/05/2026
MG Cyberster: the first affordable electric roadster lands in Europe
A two-seat convertible, scissor doors, 340 hp to the rear wheels and a 77 kWh battery for under 70,000 euros. The MG Cyberster has no direct rival on the European market — it arrives before the electric Porsche 718 Boxster and well ahead of the long-promised Tesla Roadster. For anyone searching the MG Cyberster price Portugal question, the closest references come from Germany (EUR 69,990 for the GT) and the Netherlands (EUR 70,860). MG has yet to publish an official Portuguese price list, but with ISV exemption for full electric cars, the Trophy RWD should land between 65,000 and 68,000 euros.
It marks MG's return to sports cars fifteen years after the TF was discontinued. This time, with no combustion engine in sight.
Two versions, two distinct characters
The line-up splits cleanly. The MG Cyberster Trophy RWD runs a single rear PMSM motor with 250 kW (340 hp) and 475 Nm. It does 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and tops out at 195 km/h. The GT adds a 150 kW front motor, climbs to 375 kW (510 hp) and 725 Nm, and dispatches 0-100 in 3.2 seconds.
The gap isn't only on the spec sheet. Automobile Propre's long-term test (around 1,500 km with the Trophy) shows the RWD has the better dynamic balance — less initial understeer than the GT, a 49/51 weight distribution, and a conceptual coherence closer to the idea of a roadster. The GT is faster in a straight line. The Trophy is the one that's actually rewarding to drive.
MG Cyberster specs
| Specification | Trophy RWD | GT AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 kW / 340 hp | 375 kW / 510 hp |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 725 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0 s | 3.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Battery (gross / useable) | 77 / 74.4 kWh NMC | 77 / 74.4 kWh NMC |
| WLTP range | 507 km | 443-444 km |
| DC fast charge | 144 kW (10-80% in 38 min) | 144 kW (10-80% in 39 min) |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Length / width / height | 4,535 / 1,913 / 1,329 mm | same |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,885-1,960 kg | around 2,060 kg |
| Boot | 249 L | 249 L |
| Warranty | 7 years / 150,000 km | same |
Real-world range and charging: what to expect beyond the brochure
The 507 km WLTP figure on the Trophy sounds optimistic — and it is. But Automobile Propre's 1,500 km real-world test, with 33% motorway, 33% peri-urban and 33% urban driving at a dynamic pace, recorded 18.1 kWh/100 km. From the 74.4 kWh useable battery, that translates to roughly 410 km of real range. A solid number for a 1.9-tonne convertible.
EV Database figures for the GT show the other side. Motorway at 110 km/h in mild weather: 365 km. Motorway at -10°C: 285 km. Anyone doing Lisbon-Porto (around 315 km) can just about manage non-stop, but only in summer and at moderate speed. In winter, plan for a short fast-charge stop halfway.
Charging sits on a 400 V architecture — not the quickest of the new generation, but enough. DC peak of 144 kW, 10-80% in 38-39 minutes. AC tops out at the standard 11 kW. There's no V2H or V2G support; only V2L is announced, with final specs still pending.
MG Cyberster vs Porsche Boxster: the inevitable comparison
MG doesn't shy away from the comparison — it pitches the Cyberster as a direct rival to the 718 Boxster. The numbers explain both why, and where the argument falls apart.
The Cyberster is 156 mm longer than the Boxster and has 215 mm more wheelbase. It weighs over 700 kg more than a Mazda MX-5. This isn't a small, agile car — it's a large convertible grand tourer. Autocar and Automobile Propre agree on the verdict: it lacks the steering feel, change-of-direction lightness and tactile feedback of a Boxster or a BMW Z4. In return, it offers presence, equipment and a 7-year / 150,000 km warranty no European rival matches.
The honest question for the Portuguese buyer: if you want a pure driver's tool, the Boxster (still petrol for now) still wins. If you want an electric convertible, with presence, pace and silence to do Lisbon-Comporta with the roof down, the Cyberster is the only mainstream option on sale right now.
Portugal pricing and the tax picture
There's no official MG Portugal list published yet. The European reference points set the frame:
- Germany: EUR 69,990 (GT)
- Netherlands: EUR 70,860 (GT)
- United Kingdom: GBP 55,245 (Trophy) / GBP 60,245 (GT) — roughly EUR 64,500 / 70,000
- France: above EUR 60,000 for the Trophy RWD
With the ISV (Portuguese vehicle tax) exemption for fully electric cars, the final position should sit close to the German and Dutch figures. Reasonable estimate: Trophy RWD between 65,000 and 68,000 EUR, GT above 70,000. The IUC (annual circulation tax) on pure EVs stays nominal, and companies get further fiscal benefits.
The 7-year / 150,000 km warranty is the argument few Europeans can match in this segment — and for a Portuguese buyer still understandably cautious about Chinese brands, that makes a real difference at the point of decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
MG Portugal has not yet published an official list, but European reference points set the frame: EUR 69,990 in Germany (GT) and EUR 70,860 in the Netherlands (GT). With the ISV exemption for fully electric vehicles in Portugal, the Trophy RWD should land between 65,000 and 68,000 EUR, and the GT above 70,000 EUR. For context, the United Kingdom prices the Trophy at GBP 55,245 and the GT at GBP 60,245.
The Trophy RWD is rated at 507 km WLTP, but Automobile Propre's 1,500 km long-term test at a dynamic pace recorded 18.1 kWh/100 km — roughly 410 km of real range from the 74.4 kWh useable battery. On the motorway at 110 km/h in mild weather the GT achieves around 365 km, dropping to about 285 km at -10 degrees Celsius. Lisbon-Porto (315 km) is achievable non-stop only in summer at moderate speed; in winter expect a short fast-charge stop halfway.
The Cyberster uses a 400 V architecture with a 144 kW DC peak, completing 10-80% in 38 to 39 minutes depending on the variant. On AC it supports the standard 11 kW, enough for a full overnight charge on a three-phase wallbox at home. There is no V2H or V2G support; only V2L is announced, with final specifications still to be confirmed.
The GT is faster in a straight line (3.2 s to 100 km/h and 510 hp versus 5.0 s and 340 hp on the Trophy), but it weighs around 100 kg more and has lower WLTP range (443-444 km versus 507 km). Automobile Propre's testing points to the Trophy RWD as the more dynamically balanced version, with a 49/51 weight distribution and less initial understeer — closer to the spirit of a roadster. For road driving and longer range the Trophy makes more sense; the GT pays off if you want all-wheel drive and maximum performance.
On paper the Cyberster is 156 mm longer and has 215 mm more wheelbase, and weighs over 700 kg more than a Mazda MX-5 — it sits closer to a convertible grand tourer than a pure sports car. Autocar and Automobile Propre agree it lacks the steering feel and agility of a Boxster or BMW Z4. In return the Cyberster offers fully electric drive, scissor doors, generous equipment and a 7-year / 150,000 km warranty no European rival matches in this segment.
Where the Cyberster falls short
Honesty matters: the car has limitations worth knowing before you sign.
- Confused ergonomics: four screens (10.25-inch central, two 7-inch flanking and a 7-inch vertical on the centre console) create fragmentation. The side screens are partly hidden by the steering wheel.
- No Isofix and non-adjustable headrests: occasional family use is off the table.
- Low ground clearance: 115 mm unladen, 105 mm laden. Speed bumps and ramps need care.
- Imperfect suspension: firm in town, with rear oscillations at higher speeds — better than the GT, but not fully sorted.
- 249 L boot: enough for a weekend break for two, not extended holidays.
For the Portuguese buyer thinking of swapping a petrol convertible for an electric one, the Cyberster offers something unique on the 2026 market: getting ahead of the curve. By the time the electric Porsche 718 Boxster arrives (expected 2025+) and other makers commit to battery-powered convertibles, this MG will already have two or three years on the road. Worth following MG Portugal's official price announcements — they should land in the coming months.