MG4 EV Magnify vs MG4 Lux Extended Range: charging cost, time & specs in Malaysia
A side-by-side comparison of the MG4 EV Magnify and MG4 Lux Extended Range for buyers in Malaysia: battery, charging speed, realistic range and what each costs to charge at home and at a public DC station.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | MG4 EV Magnify | MG4 Lux Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 51 kWh | 77 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 87 kW | 150 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 425 km (NEDC) | 520 km (WLTP) |
| Realistic range estimate | 306 km | 442 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
10–80% times without a measured figure are estimates assuming constant charging power.
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | MG4 EV Magnify | MG4 Lux Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | RM 13.60 | RM 20.53 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | RM 42.84 | RM 64.68 |
What the numbers say
- Faster to 80%: MG4 EV Magnify (about 0 minutes sooner).
- Goes further on a charge: MG4 Lux Extended Range (about 136 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: MG4 EV Magnify (saves about RM 6.93).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: MG4 EV Magnify (saves about RM 21.84).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the MG4 EV Magnify or the MG4 Lux Extended Range?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the MG4 EV Magnify is the cheaper of the two at about RM 42.84.
Which charges faster, the MG4 EV Magnify or the MG4 Lux Extended Range?
- The MG4 Lux Extended Range reaches 80% sooner, taking about 18 minutes on DC fast charging.
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.