Decent review of the upgraded MG4 and the new Urban in this months MG Owners Club Mag.

[Giller]

This month's magazine from the MG Owners Club dropped through the door this morning, interesting read.

 

[OriginalBigAl]

For the MG4 , what it did not say, if the MG UK website is to believed : its now a LFP battery and produces around 10 BHP less than the out going NMC version . And it is now heavier than the NMC 77 kwh extended range version . Download the brochure.

 

[NLMGSAN]

For the MG4 , what it did not say, if the MG UK website is to believed : its now a LFP battery and produces around 10 BHP less than the out going NMC version . And it is now heavier than the NMC 77 kwh extended range version . Download the brochure.

You mean the xpower now uses an lfp?

 

[siteguru]

You mean the xpower now uses an lfp?

No it doesn't.

Premium LR = 64kWh LFP
Premium ER = 77kWh NMC
XPower = 64kWh NMC

LFP can't shift electrons quick enough to support the dual motor power requirements of the XPower.

 

[NLMGSAN]

Thanks for clarifying. The new mg4 isn't available in my country. That's why I asked.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

IIRC, 64kWh Premium switched to LFP and gained around 100kg

 

[OriginalBigAl]

Akin to carrying 4 bags of cement around 24/7. Those ferries and carpark owners won't like that !

 

[NLMGSAN]

IIRC, 64kWh Premium switched to LFP and gained around 100kg

Is that solely the battery. Or did they stuff in heavy weight 12.8 inch displays?

 

[Everest]

LFP can't shift electrons quick enough to support the dual motor power requirements of the XPower

I think LiFePO4 chemistry can actually discharge at a higher C rate than NMC. Their flatter voltage curve should also helps sudden discharge applications. They are, of course, heavier per kWh than the equivalent NMC cells; which is why many manufacturers prefer NMC - but BYD seem happy using LFP on high performance models.