Chinese automaker SAIC Motor has started local assembly of the MG4 EV Urban in Thailand ahead of the electric hatchback’s market launch, marking the first time the new-generation model is being produced outside China.
The vehicle is being assembled from completely knocked-down (CKD) kits at a manufacturing facility in Chonburi Province operated through a joint venture between SAIC and Charoen Pokphand Group.
The MG4 EV Urban becomes the third MG-branded electric vehicle to enter local production in Thailand following the MG4 EV and MG S5 EV, which began production in 2023 and 2025 respectively.
While previous media reports suggested SAIC could use Thailand as an export base for electric vehicles destined for Europe, the company has not confirmed whether the Thai-built MG4 EV Urban will be exported to overseas markets.
In Thailand, the second-generation model will be marketed under the simplified name “MG Urban” to differentiate it from the first-generation MG4 already sold in the country.
SAIC has not yet disclosed specifications or pricing details for the Thai-market version of the model.
In Europe, the compact electric hatchback measures 4,395 mm in length, 1,842 mm in width and 1,549 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. The vehicle offers 470 litres of luggage capacity, along with an additional 98 litres of underfloor storage space. Cargo space expands to 1,362 litres with the rear seats folded.
The European version is available in two front-wheel-drive single-motor configurations.
The entry-level model uses a 110-kilowatt motor producing 250 Nm of torque paired with a 42.8-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack capable of charging at up to 82 kW. The configuration enables acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds, a top speed of 160 kph and a WLTP driving range of 325 kilometres.
In Germany, the base variant is priced from 24,990 euros.
The higher-specification version features a 118-kW motor with the same torque output and a larger 53.9-kWh LFP battery supporting charging rates of up to 87 kW.
That version reduces the 0-100 kph acceleration time to 9.5 seconds while maintaining the same top speed. The larger battery increases WLTP-rated range to 416 kilometres.