MG Motor has revealed the first official images of its all-new MG4 EV. The MG4 EV will go on sale in the UK market in September, followed by its launch in other markets.

The MG4 EV underlines an enhanced driving experience derived from a new rear-wheel drive platform which allows 50:50 weight distribution, says the company. Initially available with battery capacities from 51kWh to 64kWh, the MG4 EV will be capable of between 350-450 km range on the WLTP cycle. The smaller battery powers a 125-kW (167 bhp) electric motor while the larger pack supplies energy to a 150-kW (201 bhp) motor—both driving the rear wheels. MG could also introduce a powerful 443 bhp dual-motor four-wheel-drive version in the future.

The new model will utilise MG’s new Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) – a new battery architecture that will underpin the next generation of MG models.  Designed for a wide range of vehicles, the MSP can be used flexibly in models across different vehicle segments, from hatchbacks to SUVs and sports cars – suitable for wheelbases ranging from 2,650 to 3,100 mm. The manufacturer has also revealed its new integrated battery structure has a height of just 110mm, enhancing road holding and driver engagement even further.

MG has adopted a progressive strategy when designing its new platform; the architecture allows integration with future technologies including battery swap systems, while the Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) will enable vehicles to receive Over-The-Air (OTA) updates throughout their lifecycle.