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 mentioned the automaker was spurred on by the success of the Renault 5 launched earlier this yr. 

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

“It’s the apparent space of the market that’s subsequent to occur” he advised Autocar, including “we’ll completely be in there”.

The MG 2 would offer a substitute for 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 affordable electrical MG in Australian showrooms is at present the MG 4, bigger 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 mentioned worth could be prioritised over a low sticker worth.

“Different manufacturers and different merchandise have are available which might be the most affordable,” he mentioned. “That’s not the area we occupy, and I don’t essentially suppose will probably be the area that we are able to occupy.”