MG is launching its first PHEV with semi-solid-state batteries in 2027
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- MG plans to launch three plug-in hybrid SUVs equipped with its SolidCore semi-solid-state battery tech, beginning with the MG ZS Plug-in Hybrid+ in 2027
- MG claims it became the first automaker globally to mass-produce semi-solid-state batteries, having debuted the tech in the China-market MG4 EV last year
- MG will bring the same battery tech to Europe by end of 2026, starting with the all-electric MG4 Urban, before rolling it into PHEVs
- The SolidCore batteries deliver higher energy conversion efficiency and faster power response than conventional liquid-electrolyte batteries, according to MG
- MG's new PHEV+ system pairs with either a 1.1L or 1.5L turbocharged hybrid engine, and its intelligent drive maintains thermal efficiency above 40% across roughly 90% of driving conditions
- After the ZS, the MG HS and MG S9 SUVs will also get the semi-solid-state battery treatment
- MG also revealed plans to launch Navigate On Autopilot in late 2027 for highway driving as part of its updated MG Pilot ADAS system
Why it matters: MG is extending its semi-solid-state lead from the China-market MG4 into the European PHEV segment, where the ZS, HS, and S9 will compete directly with established plug-in hybrid rivals. Pairing the SolidCore battery with the new PHEV+ turbocharged powertrain targets buyers wanting EV-like efficiency without full reliance on charging infrastructure.
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