Which MG4 Version to Buy in Portugal: Long Range, Extended Range or XPower
Published: 13/08/2026
Three versions, one decision: which MG4 version to buy in Portugal
The cheapest MG4 charges faster than the expensive one. That's not a typo: the 64 kWh LFP pack peaks at 154 kW and does 10-80% in roughly 25 to 27 minutes, while the 77 kWh NMC tops out at 144 kW and needs 32 to 41 minutes. Anyone choosing purely on WLTP range is missing half the picture.
After the 2026 update the line-up is down to three cars — Long Range 64 kWh, Extended Range 77 kWh and XPower — all sharing a single Premium equipment level. The old cheap, short-range entry model is gone. Here's what each one actually gives you.
MG4 Long Range 64 kWh: the one that covers almost everything
An LFP pack rated at 64 kWh nominal (61.7 kWh usable per EV Database, 62.6 kWh measured by Automobile Propre), 452 km WLTP, 140 kW (190 hp) and 350 Nm driving the rear wheels. Zero to 100 km/h takes 7.3 to 7.5 seconds depending on the source.
The measured consumption matters more. Automobile Propre recorded 16.9 kWh/100 km in mixed use, which works out at around 370 km of real range. On the motorway at 130 km/h consumption climbs to 24.7 kWh/100 km and practical range falls to 270 km. At 110 km/h — closer to Portugal's 120 km/h limit — it settles at 19.7 kWh/100 km. In local terms: Lisbon to Porto in one hit, with comfortable margin.
LFP chemistry is why it charges quickly. Measured peak of 165 kW, 106 kW average across the 10-80% window, 27 minutes to complete it. That chemistry also tolerates regular charging to 100% better and generally ages more gracefully — worth something if you plug in at home every night.
MG4 Extended Range 77 kWh: more kilometres, slower charging
This one uses NMC chemistry, 77 kWh nominal and 74.4 kWh usable, with 545 km WLTP and 180 kW (245 hp). Zero to 100 km/h drops to 6.2 seconds. It's the quickest MG4 that isn't the XPower.
Consumption barely moves: 17.1 kWh/100 km mixed, against 16.9 for the 64 kWh. Measured real range rises to 435 km mixed and 320 km on the motorway — about 65 km more than the cheaper car on a long run. Real, but hardly transformative.
The trade-off is charging. Peak of 144 kW (145 kW measured), 101 kW average, and 10-80% in 32 to 41 minutes depending on the test. A full 10-100% takes 70 minutes against 49 for the 64 kWh. On 11 kW three-phase AC it needs 8 hours to fill, versus 6h45 for the LFP version.
Over a 500 km route, Automobile Propre clocked 5h02 with the 77 kWh and a single charging stop, against 5h08 with the 64 kWh and two stops. Six minutes. That's what the extra €3,500 buys in practice.
MG4 XPower: 435 hp looking for a reason
Twin motors, all-wheel drive, 320 kW (435 hp) and 600 Nm. Zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 to 3.9 seconds, 200 km/h top speed, 80-120 km/h in 2.3 seconds. Sports-car numbers in a compact hatchback.
The bill arrives in range. A 64 kWh NMC pack (61.7 usable), 405 km WLTP, 18.5 kWh/100 km measured in mixed driving and just 245 km of practical motorway range. It charges 10-80% in 25 to 30 minutes with a 140 kW peak. Kerb weight is 1,885 kg, 45 kg more than the Long Range.
It makes sense if you want the performance for its own sake, or if you genuinely need all-wheel traction — mountain roads in winter, rough surfaces, the occasional trailer. As a daily driver, it's more money for less range.
MG4 2026 specs: the three versions side by side
| Specification | Long Range 64 kWh | Extended Range 77 kWh | XPower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery nominal / usable | 64.0 / 61.7 kWh | 77.0 / 74.4 kWh | 64.0 / 61.7 kWh |
| Chemistry | LFP | NMC | NMC |
| WLTP range | 452 km | 545 km | 405 km |
| Real range (measured) | 370 km | 435 km | 330 km |
| Motorway range | 270 km | 320 km | 245 km |
| Measured mixed consumption | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 17.1 kWh/100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km |
| Power / torque | 140 kW (190 hp) / 350 Nm | 180 kW (245 hp) / 350 Nm | 320 kW (435 hp) / 600 Nm |
| Drive | Rear | Rear | All-wheel |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3–7.5 s | 6.2 s | 3.8–3.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h | 200 km/h |
| DC peak | 154 kW (165 kW measured) | 144 kW (145 kW measured) | 140 kW |
| DC 10-80% | 25–27 min | 32–41 min | 25–30 min |
| AC 11 kW, 0-100% | 6h45 | 8h00 | 6h45 |
| Kerb weight | 1,840 kg | 1,830 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Boot | 388 L / 1,164 L | 388 L / 1,164 L | 388 L / 1,164 L |
Dimensions are identical across the range: 4,287 mm long, 1,836 wide, 1,516 tall, with a 2,705 mm wheelbase. Electrifying.com quotes 363 litres of boot space rather than 388 — a difference in measuring method, not in the car.
MG4 price in Portugal: what we can actually confirm
Official European price lists give the most reliable frame of reference:
| Market | Long Range 64 kWh | Extended Range 77 kWh | XPower |
|---|---|---|---|
| France (before discounts) | €33,490 | €36,990 | €38,990 |
| Netherlands | €35,950 | €38,950 | €40,950 |
| Germany | €42,990 | €44,990 | €46,990 |
| United Kingdom | £29,995 | £32,995 | £33,995 |
France had a €6,000 MG campaign running at the time our sources were published, pulling the Long Range down towards €27,500. The spread between markets is huge — nearly €10,000 between the French and German lists for the same car — and comes down to taxes, local incentives and each importer's commercial policy.
For Portugal, we could not confirm an updated post-facelift official price list at the time of writing, and the figures circulating on aggregator sites appear to refer to the previous generation. Always check the price with MG Portugal or your dealer before committing. What we can say with confidence: as a fully electric car the MG4 is exempt from ISV (Portugal's vehicle registration tax) and qualifies for the reduced IUC annual road tax applied to EVs, and the price steps between versions should follow the European logic — roughly €3,500 from the 64 to the 77 kWh, and another €2,000 to the XPower.
Equipment: one trim, few decisions to make
The facelift brought in the MG S5 dashboard and killed off the old SE/Trophy hierarchy. Everything is Premium, and all of this is standard:
- 12.8" touchscreen and 10" digital driver display
- Physical climate and audio controls
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 360-degree camera, heated seats and heated steering wheel
- Wireless phone charging, part-leather upholstery
- 2.2 kW V2L for powering equipment from the car
- Seven-year vehicle warranty, eight years on the battery
On the missing list: no heat pump — which hurts winter efficiency — no sunroof, and no rear cabin light. The octagonal steering wheel still divides opinion, and the suspension is firm over poor surfaces. In exchange you keep rear-wheel-drive handling, still one of the car's best features.
The MG4 and the MG4 Urban are not the same car
Two things get confused constantly, so let's separate them. The MG4 discussed here is the facelifted, rear-wheel-drive model on the MSP platform. The MG4 Urban is an entirely different, all-new car with front-wheel drive and a cell-to-body battery, about 150 kg lighter, offered with 43 kWh (323 km WLTP) and 54 kWh (415 to 418 km) packs.
The Urban fills the entry-level slot the old MG4 SE left behind, with indicative Portuguese pricing from around €23,899 and the Premium version near €29,398. They're sold side by side. If budget rules, look at the Urban; if you want rear-drive handling and range, it's the MG4.
Frequently Asked Questions
At the time of writing there is no confirmed official Portuguese price list for the facelifted MG4, so figures should be requested from MG Portugal or a dealer. For reference, official European lists place the 64 kWh Long Range at €33,490 in France, €35,950 in the Netherlands and €42,990 in Germany, with steps of roughly €3,500 to the 77 kWh Extended Range and a further €2,000 to the XPower. As a fully electric car, the MG4 is exempt from ISV vehicle tax in Portugal and qualifies for the reduced IUC road tax applied to EVs.
Independent testing by Automobile Propre found almost no consumption gap — 16.9 versus 17.1 kWh/100 km in mixed driving — and a real motorway gain of only about 65 km (270 km for the 64 kWh versus 320 km for the 77 kWh). Because the 77 kWh uses NMC chemistry and charges more slowly (32-41 minutes for 10-80%, against 25-27 minutes for the 64 kWh LFP pack), the pricier version saves just six minutes over a 500 km trip. For most drivers the 64 kWh Long Range is the rational pick; the 77 kWh pays off mainly for frequent motorway users who prefer one stop instead of two.
On a DC rapid charger the 64 kWh Long Range covers 10-80% in 25 to 27 minutes, peaking at a measured 165 kW and averaging 106 kW. The 77 kWh Extended Range needs 32 to 41 minutes (144 kW peak) and the XPower 25 to 30 minutes. On 11 kW three-phase AC, a full charge takes 6h45 on the 64 kWh versions and 8 hours on the 77 kWh — both comfortably within an overnight home charge.
They are two different cars sold side by side. The MG4 reviewed here is the facelifted, rear-wheel-drive model on the MSP platform with 64 or 77 kWh batteries; the MG4 Urban is an all-new front-wheel-drive model with a cell-to-body battery, around 150 kg lighter, offered with 43 kWh (323 km WLTP) or 54 kWh (415-418 km) packs. The Urban takes the entry-level slot, with indicative Portuguese prices from about €23,899, so it is the choice when budget leads; if range and rear-drive handling matter more, the MG4 is the car.
The XPower delivers 320 kW (435 hp), 600 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.8 to 3.9 seconds with all-wheel drive, but pays for it in range: 405 km WLTP, a measured 18.5 kWh/100 km in mixed use and only 245 km of practical motorway range, against 270 km for the cheaper Long Range. It also weighs 1,885 kg, 45 kg more than the 64 kWh version. It makes sense if you genuinely want the performance or need all-wheel traction; for everyday commuting it is more money for less range.
So which one should you buy
The 64 kWh Long Range is the rational choice. It charges faster than the 77 kWh, uses practically the same energy, covers 270 km of motorway driving at speed and costs around €3,500 less. On a 500 km trip, the expensive version saves you six minutes.
The Extended Range earns its keep if you're on the motorway often and want to cut two stops down to one, or if you want the extra 245 hp. The XPower is an emotional purchase — a legitimate one, as long as you know that's what it is. And if total outlay is the deciding factor, the MG4 Urban solves the problem for less money with a different car underneath. Before you sign, ask for the current price list and check whether the running campaign applies to the version you picked.