MG 2 EV confirmed as rival to BYD Atto 1

An MG 2 electrical car is coming to showrooms as quickly as 2027, in response to the model’s British arm, which stated the automaker was spurred on by the success of the Renault 5 launched earlier this 12 months.

Chatting with AutocarDavid Allison – head of product and planning at MG Motor UK – confirmed a brand new smaller, cheaper mannequin to battle rivals such because the World Atto 1.

“It’s the apparent space of the market that’s subsequent to occur” he informed Autocarincluding “we’ll completely be in there”.

The MG 2 would offer an alternative choice to the Atto 1 – identified elsewhere because the Seagull and Dolphin Surf – which arrives in Australian showrooms this month as the most affordable new EV in Australia with a base worth of $23,990 earlier than on-road prices.

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The most cost effective electrical MG in Australian showrooms is at present the MG 4bigger than the Atto 1, priced from $37,990 earlier than on-road prices.

MG Motor Australia has not but confirmed the MG 2 for its native lineup.

When it comes to pricing, Mr Allison stated worth could be prioritised over a low sticker worth.

“Different manufacturers and different merchandise have are available in which might be the most affordable,” he stated. “That’s not the house we occupy, and I don’t essentially suppose it is going to be the house that we are able to occupy.”