When MG announced the debut of the MG4 Electric in 2022, the automotive world was skeptical. A Chinese EV for around €30,000? With rear-wheel drive? With 5 Euro NCAP stars and 450 km range? It sounded like another attempt to enter the Western market - an attempt that could end in failure, like dozens of other Chinese brands. Three years have passed. The MG4 has become one of the best-selling EVs in Europe. In the first quarter of 2024, it ranked among the top 15 best-selling electric cars in Europe, surpassing established models like the Nissan Leaf. Yes, the same Leaf that for years was synonymous with affordable electric mobility. What happened? The MG4 turned out to be what the Tesla Model 3 was in 2019 - a car that changes the rules of the game. Not through revolutionary technology or futuristic design. Through something simpler: an excellent price-to-performance ratio. For around €30,000, you get a car with 350 km range, rear-wheel drive, and 5 Euro NCAP stars. And the best version - Luxury Long Range - costs around €38,000 and offers 465 km WLTP range, 204 HP, and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7.9 seconds. But to truly unlock the potential of the MG4, you need the right home charger. And that is where things get interesting. Because the MG4 comes in several versions with different AC charging powers - from 6.6 kW in the base Standard version to 11 kW in Comfort and Luxury versions. Which Ampere Point model should you choose? Q74? Q11? P11? Or something else entirely? Before we answer that question, it is worth understanding what the MG4 actually is and why this car generates so much interest. But Let's Start with the Basics The MG4 Electric is a compact hatchback built on the dedicated MSP (Modular Scalable Platform), designed exclusively for electric vehicles. This is important - it is not a converted combustion car (like the first-generation Nissan Leaf), but a fully electric car from the ground up. Available versions in 2025: Version Battery Power WLTP Range AC DC Price (2025) Standard 51 kWh 170 HP 350 km 6.6 kW 88 kW €30,000 Comfort 64 kWh 204 HP 465 km 11 kW 140 kW €35,000 Luxury 64 kWh 204 HP 450 km 11 kW 140 kW €38,000 XPower 64 kWh 435 HP 400 km 11 kW 140 kW €43,000 Dimensions: Length: 4287 mm Width: 1836 mm Height: 1504-1516 mm Wheelbase: 2705 mm Trunk: 363 litres (1177 litres with seats folded) Charging port: CCS2 (Type 2) Warranty: 7 years or 150,000 km on the entire vehicle 7 years on battery and electric drivetrain 7 years unlimited mileage on body perforation Prices are approximate retail prices, varying by market. These are among the lowest prices in the compact EV segment. Batteries and Version Differences - What You Need to Know The MG4 offers two battery types: 51 kWh (50.8 kWh net) and 64 kWh (61.7 kWh net). Both use lithium-ion technology but differ in chemistry and supplier. 51 kWh Battery (Standard) Usable capacity: 50.8 kWh net (51 kWh gross) Chemistry: LFP (lithium iron phosphate) or NMC (depending on model year) Supplier: CATL or BYD WLTP range: 350 km (real-world: 250-300 km winter, 320-350 km summer) Consumption: 14.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP), real-world 16-18 kWh/100 km 64 kWh Battery (Comfort, Luxury, XPower) Usable capacity: 61.7 kWh net (64 kWh gross) Chemistry: NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) Supplier: CATL WLTP range: 450-465 km (real-world: 320-380 km winter, 400-450 km summer) Consumption: 15.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP), real-world 16.6-17 kWh/100 km Key difference: the Standard version (51 kWh) often has an LFP battery, which is more resistant to degradation and thermally safer but has slightly lower energy density. Versions with 64 kWh battery use NMC chemistry, which offers higher energy density but is more expensive to produce. Differences Between Model Years 2022-2023: First MG4 units in Europe 51 kWh battery mainly LFP (CATL) 64 kWh battery NMC (CATL) Software: version 1.0 of MG iSMART system 2024-2025: Improved software (faster charging, better regeneration) OTA (Over-The-Air) update capability Some 51 kWh units have NMC instead of LFP Enhanced battery thermal management Battery Lifespan MG declares 1,500-2,000 charging cycles for MG4 batteries, meaning: 51 kWh battery: 525,000 - 700,000 km theoretical range (at 350 km per cycle) 64 kWh battery: 675,000 - 900,000 km theoretical range (at 450 km per cycle) In practice, this means minimal degradation (5-10%) over 7-10 years of intensive use. AC and DC Charging - Technical Details AC Charging (Alternating Current) This is the most important part for MG4 owners - because the AC charging power determines which Ampere Point charger you should choose. MG4 Standard (51 kWh): AC charging power: 6.6 kW (single-phase) Charging time: 7-8 hours (0-100%) Note: the onboard charger is single-phase, meaning even if you plug it into an 11 kW charger, it will only draw 6.6 kW MG4 Comfort, Luxury, XPower (64 kWh): AC charging power: 11 kW (three-phase) Charging time: ~6 hours (0-100%) Advantage: three-phase onboard charger allows full 11 kW utilisation Important note: if you have the Standard version and plug it into an 11 kW charger, the car will only draw 6.6 kW. You would be paying for power you cannot use. DC Charging (Direct Current) MG4 Standard: DC charging power: up to 88 kW Charging time 10-80%: approximately 35-40 minutes Charging curve: power drops after reaching 70% SoC MG4 Comfort, Luxury, XPower: DC charging power: up to 140 kW Charging time 10-80%: approximately 26-35 minutes Charging curve: power maintains a high level until around 60% SoC, then gradually decreases Public charging networks: Ionity: 350 kW (MG4 draws max 140 kW) Shell Recharge: 150-350 kW Fastned: 150-300 kW Tesla Supercharger (open network): 250 kW Local networks: 50-150 kW DC charging costs (2025, approximate): Ionity: ~€0.69/kWh (with subscription) or ~€0.79/kWh Shell Recharge: ~€0.55/kWh Fastned: ~€0.59/kWh Local networks: €0.40-€0.60/kWh Charging from 10% to 80% (approximately 35-40 kWh) at a DC station costs around €20-30. Comparison with Competitors Model AC Power DC Power AC Time (0-100%) DC Time (10-80%) MG4 Standard 6.6 kW 88 kW 7-8h 35-40 min MG4 Comfort 11 kW 140 kW 6h 26-35 min VW ID.3 11 kW 135 kW 6-7h 30-35 min Renault Megane E-Tech 22 kW 130 kW 3-4h 30-35 min Hyundai Kona Electric 11 kW 102 kW 6-7h 43 min Tesla Model 3 11 kW 170 kW 6-8h 27 min The MG4 performs solidly compared to competitors. DC charging is fast (140 kW in higher versions), and AC matches segment standards (11 kW). Which Ampere Point Charger Should You Choose? This is the most important question for MG4 owners. The answer depends on which version you have. For MG4 Standard (6.6 kW AC) The MG4 Standard has a 6.6 kW onboard charger (single-phase), so the optimal charger is the Q74 (7.4 kW). Q74 (portable charger 7.4 kW) Features: Power: 7.4 kW (single-phase, 32A, CEE socket) Integrated cable (6 m) Variant with adapters: also charges from 230V socket (3.7 kW) Mobile app for monitoring Charging times for MG4 Standard (51 kWh): From CEE socket (6.6 kW): ~7-8 hours (0-100%) From 230V socket (3.7 kW): ~13-14 hours (0-100%) Why Q74, not Q11? MG4 Standard only has 6.6 kW AC, so an 11 kW charger would be too expensive and underutilised. The Q74 (7.4 kW) is the perfect match - it delivers the full power the car can draw. Q74 - 7.4 kW portable charger P72 (portable charger 7.4 kW) Features: Power: 7.4 kW (single-phase, 32A, CEE socket) Simpler operation, LCD display No app, lower price Charging times: same as Q74 P72 - 7.4 kW portable charger Difference Q74 vs P72: both are portable and offer 7.4 kW. Q74 with adapters can also charge from a 230V socket, P72 requires a CEE socket. Q74 has a mobile app. For MG4 Comfort, Luxury, XPower (11 kW AC) These versions have an 11 kW onboard charger (three-phase), so the optimal choice is the Q11 or P11 (11 kW). Q11 (portable charger 11 kW) Features: Power: 11 kW (three-phase, 16A, CEE socket) Integrated cable (6 m) Variant with adapters: also charges from 230V socket (3.7 kW) Mobile app, intelligent power management Charging times for MG4 Comfort/Luxury (64 kWh): From CEE socket (11 kW): ~6 hours (0-100%) From 230V socket (3.7 kW): ~17-18 hours (0-100%) Q11 - 11 kW portable charger Q11 with adapters P11 (portable charger 11 kW) Features: Power: 11 kW (three-phase, 16A, CEE socket) LCD display, solid construction No app, lower price Charging times: same as Q11 P11 - 11 kW portable charger Difference Q11 vs P11: both are portable and offer 11 kW. Main difference: Q11 with adapters can also charge from a 230V socket (3.7 kW), P11 requires a CEE socket. Q11 has a mobile app. Check product descriptions for details. Q22 (22 kW) - NOT for MG4 The MG4 in all versions has a maximum of 11 kW AC, so the Q22 makes no sense. You would be paying for power you cannot use. Usage Scenarios Scenario 1: MG4 Standard owner, 40 km daily commute. He has a CEE socket in his garage. Buys Q74 (7.4 kW). Charges the car 2-3 times a week overnight, each charge takes ~7-8 hours. Scenario 2: MG4 Luxury owner, 60 km daily. Has a CEE socket. Buys Q11 (11 kW). Charges the car daily, full charge takes ~6 hours. Scenario 3: MG4 Comfort owner, no CEE socket yet. Only has a regular 230V outlet. Buys Q11 with adapters. Charges from 230V socket (3.7 kW), full charge takes ~17 hours. After 6 months installs a CEE socket and switches to 11 kW - charging time drops to 6 hours. Tests and Reviews ADAC Test (2023) ADAC tested the MG4 Comfort version (64 kWh). Results: Real-world range: 380 km (mixed route), 310 km (highway at 130 km/h) Energy consumption: 17.2 kWh/100 km (mixed route), 21.4 kWh/100 km (highway) DC charging: 140 kW peak, 10-80% in 30 minutes Performance: 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s (measured) Rating: "Sehr empfehlenswert" (Highly recommended) ADAC particularly appreciated the rear-wheel drive, dynamics, and price-to-performance ratio. Minuses: quality of some interior materials, infotainment system could be better. What Car? UK Test (2024) What Car? tested the MG4 Standard (51 kWh) in winter 2024: Winter range: approx. 260 km at motorway speeds Energy consumption winter: approx. 21 kWh/100 km AC charging note: Standard version has single-phase charger, meaning slow charging (max 6.6 kW) Pros: excellent handling, rear-wheel drive, competitive price Cons: low AC charging power in Standard version, cheaper interior materials Owner Reviews MG4 Luxury owner (UK, 2024): "I've been driving the MG4 Luxury for almost 2 months now. So far very satisfied with both comfort and consumption, which in October was 14-16 kWh, while November is already 16-18 kWh. Despite the relatively short body, there's plenty of space in the back seat." MG4 Standard owner (Germany, 2023): "Bought MG4 Standard on promotion for €28,000. After 15,000 km I'm satisfied. Main minus: AC charging only 6.6 kW (single-phase), meaning 8 hours to full charge. Should have paid extra for Comfort version with 11 kW AC." Battery Degradation According to Battery Life data (2024), battery degradation in MG4 after 50,000 km averages: MG4 51 kWh (LFP): 2-3% degradation MG4 64 kWh (NMC): 4-6% degradation LFP batteries have slightly less degradation than NMC, but in both cases the performance loss is minimal. Bottom Line The MG4 Electric is one of the most cost-effective EVs on the European market. For around €30,000 you get a car with 350 km range, rear-wheel drive, and 5 Euro NCAP stars. For €35,000 (Comfort version) you get 465 km range and an 11 kW onboard charger. These are numbers that were impossible at this price point just 3 years ago. Who is the MG4 for? People looking for an affordable but solid EV for city and medium-distance trips, families needing a spacious hatchback (363-1177 l boot), drivers who appreciate dynamics (rear-wheel drive, 7.9 s to 100 km/h), and homeowners who can install a CEE socket. Key decision: if buying an MG4, do not save on the Standard version (51 kWh, 6.6 kW AC). Paying €5,000 extra for the Comfort version (64 kWh, 11 kW AC) gets you 115 km more range (465 km vs 350 km), faster AC charging (6h vs 8h), faster DC charging (140 kW vs 88 kW), and better resale value. And remember: to fully utilise the MG4 you need the right home charger. For the Standard version - Q74 or P72. For Comfort, Luxury, XPower versions - Q11 or P11. Sources (1) ADAC - Test: MG4 Electric (2023) (2) What Car? - MG4 Electric: long-term test review (2024) (3) Autokult.net - Pros and cons of MG4 EV: what you need to know (4) Allego - MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh: charging guide (5) MG Motor - Electric MG4: revolution in electromobility (6) Battery Life - Battery degradation: MG4 Electric (2024) (7) InsideEVs - MG4 Electric: detailed review (2023) (8) Euro NCAP - MG4: safety rating (2022) (9) Electrive.com - MG4 charging analysis (2024) (10) CarWow - MG4 Electric: owner reviews and ratings Check out our chargers: Q74 7.4 kW - for MG4 Standard Q11 11 kW - for MG4 Comfort, Luxury, XPower Q11 with adapters - for flexibility P72 7.4 kW - for MG4 Standard P11 11 kW - for MG4 Comfort, Luxury, XPower