MG MG4 EV vs BYD Song Plus EV: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: MG MG4 EV vs BYD Song Plus EV. Compare real range, efficiency, charging time, price, rating and running costs to find the best electric vehicle for you in 2026.
Our verdict
BYD Song Plus EV wins this head-to-head
It wins 5 of 8 categories compared below, with a margin of 3 category wins.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | MG4 EV | Song Plus EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range Song Plus EV wins | 435 km | 605 km |
| Battery Song Plus EV wins | 64 kWh | 71.8 kWh |
| Efficiency Song Plus EV wins | 15.2 kWh/100km | 14.3 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h Song Plus EV wins | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% MG4 EV wins | ~27 min | ~32 min |
| Seats tie | 5 | 5 |
| Price Song Plus EV wins | $32,000 | $22,000 |
| Rating MG4 EV wins | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $342/yr | $322/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | MG4 EV | Song Plus EV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 64 kWh | 71.8 kWh (LFP Blade) |
| Range | 435 km (WLTP) | 605 km (CLTC) |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Power | RWD · 201 hp | FWD · 215 hp |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.4 s |
| Charging (10-80%) | ~27 min | ~32 min |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Efficiency | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 14.3 kWh/100 km |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo | 363 L | 520 L |
| V2L | — | Yes |
MG MG4 EV
Pros
- Brilliant value
- Fun rear-drive handling
- Good efficiency
- Comfortable for the class
Cons
- Boot is a bit small
- Rear seat feels cramped
- Plastics feel budget
- Infotainment is laggy
BYD Song Plus EV
Pros
- Very long range
- Great value
- Premium cabin
- Efficient
Cons
- Average charging speed
- No AWD
- Soft suspension
- Export availability varies
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Song Plus EV really better than MG MG4 EV?
Our verdict is based on real specs: range, battery, efficiency, acceleration, charging speed, seats, price and rating. The winner wins the majority of those categories, but the right choice depends on your budget, driving style and priorities.
Which has more range, MG MG4 EV or BYD Song Plus EV?
435 km vs 605 km respectively, before factoring in weather and driving conditions.
Which is cheaper to run?
Based on official efficiency and a typical $0.15/kWh tariff at 15,000 km per year, running costs are estimated at $342/yr for the MG MG4 EV and $322/yr for the BYD Song Plus EV.
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