MG4 EV vs Smart #1
The Smart #1 leads on fast-charge peak. The MG4 EV leads on 0–62 mph.
Hatchback
2026 MG4 530 · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · saicmg.com
42/100#253 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
Pro+
1 of 7 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 4, 2026 · uk.smart.com
41/100#264 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
MG4 EVMG4 EVSmart #1Smart #1
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 88%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.9 s quicker· 43%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.2 cu ft· 46%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- AC charging- best on this row+15 kW· 233%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | MG4 EV | Smart #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: XPOWER 4 roues motrices 64 kWh NMC | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Premium RWD 64 kWh LFP | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version: Premium | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version not named | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: CSA7002XBEV4 · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Score by category
out of 100
MG4 EVSmart #1
Range
68- Different test cycles - not compared.65Charging
1734Performance
9762Practicality
4732
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- MG4 EV
- CLTC
- Smart #1
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- MG4 EV
- version: Premium RWD 64 kWh LFP
- Smart #1
- 30 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #1
- MG4 EV
- Smart #1
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Which is quicker?
MG4 EVMG4 EV
0–62 mph
- Leader
- MG4 EV
- MG4 EV
- Smart #1
- 6.7 s
- Ahead by
- 2.9 s
Where next
Compare with others
MG4 EV vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 37 sources
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