James Wong 2026 MG 4 Electric: Update coming 'very soon' for familiar EV hatch 4 Hours Ago Marketplace Editor The 2026 MG 4 EV Urban has just landed in Australia, and the Chinese brand has finally confirmed pricing for the Long Range Essence 54 model, which commands a $3000 premium over the Essence 43 price leader. On sale now from $34,990 drive-away, the MG 4 EV Urban Essence 54 largely carries over the Essence 43's spec sheet, but gets a larger 54kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack and a marginally more powerful electric motor on the front axle. As a result, the Essence 54 quotes 118kW/250Nm outputs, and a WLTP-certified driving range of 405km – 89km more than the Essence 43. The power bump brings a slight improvement to the claimed 0-100km/h time despite a 60kg kerb weight disadvantage, rated at 8.7 seconds versus 9.0 seconds for the Essence 43. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. MG 4 EV Urban Essence equipment highlights: Model | Drive-away pricing | |---|---| 2026 MG 4 EV Urban Essence 43 | $31,990 | 2026 MG 4 EV Urban Essence 54 | $34,990 | MORE: 2026 MG 4 EV Urban review MORE: Explore the MG 4 showroom Go deeper on the cars in our Showroom, compare your options, or see what a great deal looks like with help from our New Car Specialists. James Wong is an automotive journalist and former PR consultant, recognised among Australia’s most prolific motoring writers. James Wong 4 Hours Ago James Wong 6 Hours Ago Max Davies 2 Days Ago Max Davies 2 Days Ago William Stopford 3 Days Ago William Stopford 7 Days Ago Add CarExpert as a Preferred Source on Google so your search results prioritise writing