This electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery costs less than $15,000 in China
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- SAIC launched the MG 4X electric SUV in China at a base price of 99,800 yuan (~$14,700), with limited‑time incentives as low as 92,800 yuan (~$13,700).
- MG 4X offers a 53.9 kWh semi‑solid‑state battery from SAIC Qingtao delivering up to 510 km CLTC range, and a 64.2 kWh LFP battery from CATL delivering up to 610 km.
- MG 4X comes with a 125 kW rear‑mounted motor in the base trim and a 150 kW motor in higher trims, plus a 15.6" floating infotainment screen and Horizon L2 ADAS.
- SAIC says the semi‑solid‑state battery reduces liquid electrolyte to 5%, passing needle‑penetration tests without smoke or fire, indicating higher safety and longer cycle life.
- SAIC will introduce its MG SolidCore semi‑solid‑state battery to Europe in 2026, where the MG4 EV Urban is expected to have a WLTP range of about 400 km.
Why it matters: Chinese consumers gain an affordable EV with cutting‑edge battery safety, while rivals face price pressure; SAIC’s 2026 European launch will accelerate Europe’s EV adoption amid stalled electrification, shifting market share toward Chinese tech.
