MG4 Urban Special Edition: 750 cars at $33,990 drive-away
Why it matters: Nothing changes under the skin, so the extra $1,000 buys looks rather than range or features. The metallic paint, normally a $700 option according to CarExpert, is included, which takes most of the sting out. If you don't mind a plain colour, the regular Essence 54 is the better-value pick, and the smaller-battery Essence 43 is cheaper again if 316 km of WLTP range is enough.

MG has added a limited Special Edition of its MG4 Urban electric hatch, with just 750 cars for Australia. It's based on the Essence 54, with a 54 kWh battery and up to 405 km of range on the WLTP test, and adds a black roof and mirrors, ambient lighting on the door panels and a choice of new Ice Blue or Diamond Red metallic paint. It costs $33,990 drive-away, $1,000 more than the regular Essence 54, and both prices include MG's $2,000 cashback, which CarExpert says runs until 31 December.
- Essence 4329,990
- Essence 5432,990
- Special Edition33,990
Data: CarExpert's price table (9 Nov 2026). Essence 54 and Special Edition prices also reported by Zecar.
Source: CarExpert: MG 4 EV Urban Special Edition gets unique look for modest premium (9 Nov 2026)
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Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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