MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback, first mass-produced liquid-solid state battery vehicle, starts delivery in China
On December 18, SAIC’s MG brand announced that its all-new electric MG4 Anxin Edition hatchback – the world’s first mass-produced passenger vehicle equipped with a liquid-solid state battery – has officially begun deliveries in China. The new car has a CLTC range of 530 km and supports 2C fast charging.
The all-new MG4 was officially launched at the Chengdu Motor Show in August this year, available in five trims, starting from 68,800 yuan (9,800 USD). The Anxin Edition was the most expensive, coming in at 102,800 yuan (14,600 USD).
Power comes from a front permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 120 kW (161 hp) and a peak torque of 250 Nm, paired with 53.95 kWh manganese-based lithium-ion liquid-solid state battery that has 5% less liquid electrolyte content than conventional lithium battery.
Its CLTC range is 530 km, power consumption is 11.9 kWh per 100 km, and takes 21 minutes to recharge the battery from 30% to 80% under 2C fast charging. Additionally, its top speed is 160 km/h and 0 to 50 km/h acceleration time is 3 seconds.
The all-new MG4 measures 4395/1842/1551 mm (l/w/h), with a wheelbase of 2750 mm. Its curb weight is 1,500 kg and the body torsional rigidity is 31000 Nm/deg. For comparison, the other four trims with the conventional lithium iron phosphate battery packs have curb weights of 1,415 kg and 1,485 kg.
Six exterior paints are offered, including purple, green, white, red, grey, and blue.
Inside, the cockpit features a 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, a LCD instrument cluster behind the two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, and a dual-layer center console.
The standard trunk volume is 471L, and can be expanded to 1,362L after folding down the rear seats.
Furthermore, the onboard advanced driving assistance system is supported by five cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars, and sits on a Horizon Robotics Journey J6e chip with a computing power of 80 TOPS, to realize highway NOA and parking assist.
Source: SAIC MG
