2026 MG4 EV Urban Real World Highway Range Test: Sydney to Newcastle
Tom and Joy from the Ludicrous Feed YouTube channel put the MG4 EV Urban to the test with a real-world range drive from Sydney to Newcastle and back. Driving the Essence 54 top-spec model with a 54 kWh battery and a claimed 405 km WLTP range, they started at 90% state of charge and covered 286 km, finishing with 21% battery remaining and an average efficiency of 13 kWh per 100 km—suggesting a full 100% charge could deliver around 350 km or more. The video covers highway driving at 110 km/h, one-pedal driving, native trip planner accuracy, ADAS behavior, interior features including the 360 camera and infotainment, charging at up to 87 kW DC, and LFP battery care tips. Tom and Joy also compare the MG4 EV Urban against key rivals in Australia’s compact EV segment, including the BYD Atto 2, and GAC Aion UT, discussing price, battery size, suspension, interior quality, and driving dynamics | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia May 2026
EV Comparison spreadsheet:
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Correction: MG EV4 Urban Rear Suspension is Torsion Beam, not Multi-Link
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– This vehicle was on loan from MG Australia for the purposes of review, testing, and content creation
– No payment has been received from MG
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00:00 Introduction to the MG4 EV Urban range test
00:27 Specs: 54 kWh battery, 405 km WLTP, driveaway pricing
00:47 Route planned: Sydney to Newcastle, 300 km round trip
01:08 DC charging to 90%, LFP battery care tips
01:49 Battery health indicator and charge rate
02:08 Interior comparison with MG S5
03:03 Controls, indicators, and 360 camera
03:48 Seats, storage, and missing sunroof
04:22 Second row, flat floor, and boot space
05:41 Charging complete, ready to go
06:28 Resetting trip computer, efficiency so far
07:09 ADAS settings and Apple CarPlay
08:02 Highway driving, one-pedal mode, efficiency
08:44 Arrival prediction and cabin noise levels
09:22 Comfort and active cruise control performance
10:14 Arrival in Newcastle with 56% charge
10:38 Return trip starts at 54% charge
11:42 Country road driving and highway return
12:23 Results: 286 km traveled, 13 kWh/100 km, 21% remaining
13:12 Passenger comfort and range verdict
13:28 Competitors: GAC Aion UT, BYD Atto 2
14:58 Interior and drive quality comparison
15:27 Final thoughts and recommendation
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