Huge Power. Small Price. One Big Question. | MG4 XPower Review
This is my 2026 MG4 XPower review UK — testing the revised 400bhp electric hot hatch to see if it really delivers supercar-rivalling 0-60 performance for the money.
With dual motors, all-wheel drive and one of the most aggressive price tags in the performance EV market, the MG4 XPower might just be the best value fast electric car you can buy right now.
In this House of Cars review, I’m taking a deep dive into the updated MG4 XPower to find out whether it really is the ultimate performance bargain in the EV world. The standard MG4 has always impressed me with its combination of sharp pricing, generous equipment and genuinely good driving dynamics – but the XPower turns everything up to 11.
With dual motors, all-wheel drive and supercar-rivalling acceleration figures for family hatchback money, the MG4 XPower delivers outrageous performance for the price. On paper, it looks like one of the biggest performance bargains on the market – not just in the electric car world, but full stop.
But does huge straight-line speed automatically make it fun? That’s the key question.
In this review, I cover:
• The exterior design changes and subtle updates
• Interior quality, infotainment and technology
• Practicality, boot space and rear seat room
• Battery size, range and charging capability
• Real-world driving impressions
• How it compares to rivals like the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX, Cupra Born VZ and other hot electric hatchbacks
• Whether it’s still the best value performance EV you can buy
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:04 – Titles
01:14 – Meet the car
03:46 – Design
08:39 – Practicality
12:36 – Interior
21:46 – Technical
24:22 – Driving
32:58 – Pricing
34:44 – Competitors
36:44 – Verdict
The MG4 XPower may not be the last word in driver engagement, but when you look at the price-to-performance ratio, it’s incredibly hard to ignore. It remains one of the best cars MG has produced in years, and arguably still one of the strongest contenders in the electric hatchback class.
If you’re looking for an affordable electric performance car, a fast EV that won’t destroy your bank balance, or simply the best value hot hatch alternative in 2026, this is a car you need to consider.
Let me know in the comments — would you take the MG4 XPower over a more established performance brand?
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