At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, MG Motor unveiled a bold push towards ultra-efficient and long-range vehicles. SAIC Motor International Co. Ltd. Managing Director Cui Weiguo has confirmed the brand’s strategy of making all new models — hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and electric (EV) vehicles — significantly more energy-efficient.
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Key Points
- HEV: Less than 4L/100 km (over 25 km/l) fuel consumption goal.
- PHEV: More than 200 km of electric-only range, with total range of up to 2,000 km.
- EV: Target over 1,000 km driving range per charge.
- Solid-State Batteries: Production starts in 2027, with higher energy density and improved safety.
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What Cui Weiguo Said
Cui emphasized that MG’s approach is one of best-in-class efficiency across all technologies. He noted:
- For HEVs, MG has a target for fuel consumption of less than 4 liters per 100 km.
- For PHEVs, MG plans 200 km of pure electric driving.
- For EVs, MG aims at more than 1,000 km between charges.
For solid-state batteries, Cui promised they would have an energy density of over 400 Wh/kg, better cold-temperature performance (retaining 90% capacity at low temperature), better safety, and less cost — a step that he claimed would be a game-changer for the auto business.
Highlight Features
- Energy-Efficient Hybrid and Plug-ins: Best for drivers who need flexibility for driving in the city and on the highway.
- Range EVs of 1,000 km: Ideal for commuters traveling long distances and those concerned about charging stations.
- Next-Generation Solid-State Batteries: Safer, charge faster, longer life, and less expensive to make than current lithium-ion batteries.
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Conclusion
MG Motor’s new vision, which is supported by strong ambitions and technological progress, is set to redefine its position in the mobility of the future. With its provision of a wide variety of efficient hybrids, extended-range plug-in hybrids, and ultra-range electric vehicles, MG is aiming to be a contender in Indonesian and global markets. Being supplemented by solid-state battery technology in 2027 could well cement its leadership of the EV game even further.
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