Updated — All charging costs now follow the live tariff rates and Ofgem cap instead of fixed figures; AC charging claims rechecked.
MG4 & MG ZS EV Home Charging: Complete UK Guide (2026)
Vehicle guide
Everything UK MG4 and MG ZS EV owners need to know about home charging — charge times for every variant, costs per charge, best charger recommendations, and practical tips.
Battery
64 kWh
20–80% at home
~5h 55m
AC limit
7 kW
20–80% at 7.6p
£2.92
Range
~220 mi
Charging time estimates
Approximate AC charging times
| Charge window | 3-pin (~2.3kW) | 7kW |
|---|---|---|
| 20–80% | 18h 0m | 5h 55m |
| 0–100% | 30h 5m | 9h 50m |
Assumes 8% charging losses and rounded 5-minute estimates. 3-pin assumes about 2.3kW; 7kW uses up to 7kW; three-phase only appears when the vehicle can accept more than 7.4kW AC.
Vehicle-specific tariff cost
MG4 charging cost at 10,000 miles.
EV electricity only, using 3.6 miles per kWh and assuming every charging kWh reaches the listed lower rate. Household electricity and the postcode-dependent standing charge sit outside these figures.
Compare the full household bill, eligibility and achievable off-peak share in the EV tariff decision guide.
Charger picks
MG4: 3 chargers we’d pick
Picked for the trade-offs that matter most when you’re buying for MG4 specifically.
Best fit for MG4
Easee Easee OneAt £480, the compact untethered format and integrated Type B RCD suit an MG4 buyer who wants straightforward single-phase hardware without paying for power the car cannot use.
- Price
- £480
- Power
- 7.4kW
Direct API to Octopus Intelligent Go and Agile fills the MG4's 64 kWh battery overnight on cheaper slots without manual scheduling; eligible renters and flat owners may be able to claim the £500 OZEV grant.
- Price
- £559
- Power
- 7.4kW
The 7.3-metre cable, the longest in this selection, suits a buyer parking away from the wall; at £475 the MG4's 7 kW AC ceiling is met without paying for three-phase capability the car cannot use.
- Price
- £475
- Power
- 7.4kW / 22kW
MG4 & MG ZS EV Battery and Charging Specs
The MG4 built its following on price, and the MG ZS EV is one of the cheapest electric SUVs on the market. Both charge over standard Type 2 and work with every home charger we list. The one variant-specific note: the MG4 SE Standard Range caps at 6.6 kW on AC, a touch below the 7 kW most UK supplies deliver.
MG4 Variants (2026)
| Variant | Battery Capacity | Max AC Charging | Max DC Charging | WLTP Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE (Standard Range) | 51 kWh | 6.6 kW (single-phase) | 117 kW | ~218 miles |
| SE Long Range | 64 kWh | 11 kW (three-phase) | 144 kW | ~281 miles |
| Trophy Extended Range | 77 kWh | 11 kW (three-phase) | 150 kW | ~323 miles |
| XPOWER (AWD) | 64 kWh | 11 kW (three-phase) | 144 kW | ~239 miles |
MG ZS EV (2026)
| Variant | Battery Capacity | Max AC Charging | Max DC Charging | WLTP Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZS EV Long Range | 72.6 kWh | 11 kW (three-phase) | 92 kW | ~273 miles |
Key detail for home charging: The MG4 SE Standard Range is limited to 6.6 kW on AC — slightly below the 7 kW maximum of most UK single-phase supplies. All other MG4 variants and the ZS EV support 11 kW three-phase. On a UK single-phase supply, all variants charge at effectively 7 kW.
How Long Does It Take to Charge at Home?
MG4 Charge Times: 20% to 80%
| Variant | 3 kW (3-pin plug) | 7 kW (home charger) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE Standard (51 kWh) | ~13 hours | ~4.5 hours | 4.5 hours* |
| SE Long Range (64 kWh) | ~16.5 hours | ~5.5 hours | ~3.5 hours |
| Trophy Extended (77 kWh) | ~20 hours | ~6.5 hours | ~4 hours |
*SE Standard limited to 6.6 kW AC, so three-phase provides minimal benefit for this variant.
MG ZS EV Charge Times: 20% to 80%
| Variant | 3 kW (3-pin plug) | 7 kW (home charger) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZS EV Long Range (72.6 kWh) | ~19 hours | ~6 hours | ~4 hours |
Tariff route: MG buyers who want the cheapest predictable overnight charging should use Octopus Intelligent Go; if you prefer a simpler fixed window, Octopus Go still works. Recommended charger path: Easee One for grant-friendly value, Ohme Home Pro for tariff automation, Tesla Wall Connector for cable reach.
What Does It Cost to Charge at Home?
The MG4 is genuinely efficient — around 3.6 miles per kWh in real-world UK driving. The MG ZS EV sits closer to 3.0. Costs below are for the MG4 Long Range (64 kWh).
Cost per Charge — MG4 Long Range (20% to 80%)
| Tariff | Cost |
|---|---|
| Intelligent Octopus Go (7.6p/kWh) | £2.92 |
| Standard (26.32p/kWh) | £10.11 |
| Public rapid (79p/kWh) | £30.34 |
Annual Charging Cost (10,000 Miles)
| Tariff | MG4 (3.6 mi/kWh) | MG ZS EV (3.0 mi/kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Octopus Go (7.6p/kWh) | £211 | £230 |
| Standard (26.32p/kWh) | £731 | £798 |
| Petrol equivalent | £1,900 | £1,900 |
The MG4’s excellent efficiency makes it one of the cheapest EVs to run — £211 a year on Intelligent Octopus Go.
Switching to an off-peak EV tariff is the biggest single lever on MG4 running costs. The interactive savings calculator works the number for your mileage, and the UK EV Charging Cost Index breaks down per-mile costs across every UK tariff.
Best Home Chargers for MG4 / MG ZS EV
Every charger on our comparison page pairs cleanly with MG vehicles. Our picks below.
Best OZEV-Approved Option: Easee One (£480)
The Easee One at £480 sits just under the £500 grant, which for eligible buyers covers the unit outright — fitting for a value-led car like the MG4. Built-in 4G, compact, and simple to set up.
Best Overall: Tesla Wall Connector (£475)
The Tesla Wall Connector pairs with any Type 2 EV, MG4 included. At £475 with a 7.3m cable and four-year warranty, it’s hard to fault on value, and the cable is the longest on the market.
Best for Smart Tariffs: Ohme Home Pro (£559)
The Ohme Home Pro schedules charging at the cheapest rates automatically. For MG4 owners on Octopus Go or similar, the savings compound through the year.
MG4 / MG ZS EV Home Charging Tips
1. Set Your Charge Limit to 80%
Use the iSMART app to set a daily charge limit of 80%. This protects battery longevity — particularly important for the MG4’s LFP battery (Standard Range) which handles full charges better than NMC chemistry but still benefits from not sitting at 100%.
2. LFP Battery Note (MG4 SE Standard)
The MG4 SE Standard Range uses an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, which is different from the NMC batteries in other variants. LFP batteries can tolerate being charged to 100% more frequently without significant degradation — MG recommends charging to 100% at least once a month to help the battery management system calibrate.
3. Charge Port Location: Front Left
The MG4’s charging port is on the front left side. The MG ZS EV’s port is on the front grille. Plan your charger position accordingly.
4. Use Scheduled Charging
Set departure times in the iSMART app to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. The car will time the charge to finish just before your departure.
Getting Started
- Switch to a smart energy tariff — start saving immediately
- Choose a charger — compare all options here or take the quiz
- Get installation quotes — we’ll route your request to installers covering your postcode
- Read our installation guide for the full process
For charging speeds across all popular EVs, see our EV charging speeds guide.
What you'll need
MG4: three things to buy with the wallbox
Matched to the car's single-phase AC limit. Everything here is from the accessories roundup we keep updated.
32A single-phase Type 2 cable
bokman Type 2 to Type 2 cable
The MG4 tops out at 7 kW on AC, so a single-phase 32A cable is all it can use. A three-phase cable works, but buys you nothing. 5 m covers most driveways. If the wallbox ends up on the far side of the car from the charge port, 7 to 8 m saves stretching the cable across the bonnet.
32A, three-phase capable, in 3, 5, 8 and 10 m. Carry bag included.
Cable holder
EVify Type 2 cable holder
Whether the wallbox is tethered or not, the connector needs somewhere to live that is not the paving. The cheapest item here and the one owners say they should have bought first.
Metal holster that keeps the connector off the ground and angled against rain. Fixings included.
Granny lead for the gap before the install
Masterplug Mode 2 granny lead, 5 m
Covers the weeks between the car arriving and the wallbox going in, at roughly 8 miles of range an hour. Have the socket checked rather than assuming a kitchen ring main is up to an overnight load.
UK brand, 10 A maximum. Check the socket and circuit are suitable for a sustained load before relying on it.
Full list, including cable bags, covers and anti-theft holders, in our EV charging accessories roundup. Amazon links are affiliate links; prices are what the listings showed when we last checked.
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