MG MG4 Essence
From $46,990 driveaway · about $8,099/year to run
- Battery
- 64.0 kWh
- Range (real)
- ~360 km
- Efficiency
- 17.5 kWh/100km
- Cost per km
- $1
Vs the Mazda Mazda 3 Pure, the MG MG4 Essence costs about $4,464 more over 5 years — its higher purchase price offsets lower running costs. The gap narrows the more you drive.
Annual running cost
$8,099/yearAt 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $40,496.
EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.
Customise the calculation
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EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.
Ownership period
Electric
MG MG4 Essence
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,901
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $25,845
5-Year Total
$40,496
$1/km · $8,099/yr
Petrol
Mazda Mazda 3 Pure
- Energy / Fuel
- $9,686
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $15,296
5-Year Total
$37,732
$1/km · $7,546/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
Vs comparable petrol cars
5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.
| Vehicle | 5-yr cost | Per km | Vs MG4 Essence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ MG MG4 Essence | $40,496 | $1 | — |
| ⛽ Mazda Mazda 3 Pure | $36,032 | $0 | −$4,464 |
| ⛽ Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport | $35,840 | $0 | −$4,656 |
| ⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI | $40,166 | $1 | −$330 |
Green = the MG4 Essence is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to run the MG MG4 Essence per year in Australia?
- Around $8,099 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
- How much does it cost to charge the MG MG4 Essence?
- Energy averages about $580 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
- What is the 5-year running cost of the MG MG4 Essence?
- About $40,496 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $25,845 is depreciation and $2,901 is charging.
- Is the MG MG4 Essence cheaper to run than the Mazda Mazda 3 Pure?
- On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the MG MG4 Essence's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.