Excite 64 · 2024
MG
MG4
From
$38,990
435 km 117 kW DC
VS
e+ · 2024
Nissan
LEAF
From
$52,990
385 km 100 kW DC
Better range: MG MG4 (+50 km)
$Lower price: MG MG4 (-$14,000)
Faster charging: MG MG4 (117 kW DC)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MG MG4 | Nissan LEAF |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Price from | $38,990 | $52,990 |
| WLTP Range | 435 km | 385 km |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7s | 6.5s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 157 km/h |
| Drive type | RWD | FWD |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery size | 64 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Efficiency | 15.8 kWh/100km | 17.7 kWh/100km |
| Max DC charging | 117 kW | 100 kW |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Est. charge time (10→80%) | ~23 min | ~26 min |
| Practicality | ||
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | 363 L | 435 L |
| Frunk | None | None |
| Towing capacity | Not rated | Not rated |
| Safety & Warranty | ||
| ANCAP rating | 5★ (2023) | 5★ (2018) |
| Vehicle warranty | 7 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty km | 180,000 km | 160,000 km |
| Features | ||
| V2L support | No | Yes |
| Heat pump | No | No |
Yellow highlight indicates the winner in each category. Specs based on Australian-market variants.
Running cost estimate
Based on 15,000 km/yr at 30c/kWh home charging. BEV servicing estimated at $180/yr, PHEV/HEV at $200/yr.
MG MG4
Annual energy cost$711
Annual servicing est.$180
5-year total running cost$4,455
Nissan LEAF
Annual energy cost$797
Annual servicing est.$180
5-year total running cost$4,883
* Estimates only. Actual costs vary with electricity tariff, driving style, and servicing needs. Does not include registration, insurance, or tyres.
Pros & cons
MG MG4
Under $39k is remarkable value for a 5-star, long-range EV
RWD platform gives surprisingly fun, balanced handling
7-year warranty provides strong peace of mind
No towing or V2L makes it purely a city/commuter car
Smaller boot than some rivals limits family practicality
Interior materials feel budget in places
Nissan LEAF
CHAdeMO V2H lets you power your home during outages or off-peak
Proven reliability as one of the earliest mass-market EVs
Solid 435L boot for practical everyday use
Older design and platform are clearly dated against newer rivals
CHAdeMO DC charging is a dying standard with fewer public chargers
385 km range and slow AC charging make it best for urban use only
Which should you buy?
Choose the
MG MG4
if…
- You drive mostly around town and don't need maximum range
- Budget is a priority — it's one of the most affordable new EVs available
Choose the
Nissan LEAF
if…
- You drive mostly around town and don't need maximum range
- You want V2L to power devices, camp gear, or back up your home
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