SAIC’s MG division is preparing to launch a new variant of its popular electric hatchback—the MG4 Anxin Edition—at the upcoming Guangzhou Auto Show on November 21. This new version marks an important milestone for the brand, as it is expected to become one of the first mass-produced passenger vehicles equipped with a semi-solid-state battery pack. The battery system used in the Anxin Edition is a manganese-based lithium-ion unit developed collaboratively by SAIC and QingTao Energy. According to official data, the semi-solid-state pack will deliver a driving range of 530 kilometres on the CLTC test cycle. For context, the current MG4 lineup is priced between $9,690 and $14,490, suggesting that the Anxin Edition will likely join the range as a slightly higher-end option due to its advanced battery technology.
Although MG has not yet revealed the Anxin Edition in final production form, documents submitted for regulatory approval offer a good preview of what to expect. The exterior styling is largely consistent with the existing MG4 models. The vehicle maintains its wide, low hatchback stance, retains a Cyberster-inspired front design, and continues to use the illuminated MG emblem at the nose. Its dimensions also remain unchanged: 4,395 mm long, 1,842 mm wide, and 1,551 mm tall, with a wheelbase set at 2,750 mm. At the rear, the car keeps the characteristic full-width LED light bar, which incorporates arrow-shaped position lights that serve as a distinctive styling cue.
Inside the cabin, the Anxin Edition adopts the updated interior design language already seen in newer MG4 models. One of the most noticeable changes is the enlarged infotainment display, which increases from 12.3 inches to a more prominent 15.6 inches. MG has also removed the row of physical buttons previously located beneath the screen, giving the dashboard a cleaner, more minimalist appearance. Additionally, the traditional rotary gear selector has been replaced with a column-mounted gear shifter. To enhance convenience, a 50-watt wireless fast-charging pad has been integrated into the lower centre console. The vehicle runs the MG–Oppo smart cockpit platform, which relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 processor for improved responsiveness and smoother system performance.
Despite the introduction of new battery chemistry, the pack capacity remains unchanged at 53.95 kWh, matching the capacity of the 530-km LFP variant already on sale. However, the adoption of semi-solid-state battery materials increases the vehicle’s curb weight to around 1,500 kg—about 15 kilograms heavier than the standard MG4. The car continues to use a single front-mounted electric motor producing 120 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque. MG claims that the Anxin Edition can accelerate from 0 to 50 km/h in just 3 seconds, highlighting its strong low-speed performance.
MG recorded 11,480 units of MG4 sales in October alone, and the addition of the Anxin Edition is expected to expand the model’s appeal once production begins. Semi-solid-state batteries, which combine both solid and liquid electrolytes, typically include over 90 percent solid materials within their electrolyte structure. This design enables greater energy density and improved thermal safety compared to conventional liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion batteries while still being compatible with existing large-scale manufacturing processes. As China works toward establishing unified technical standards, regulatory authorities are considering renaming semi-solid-state batteries as “solid-liquid batteries” to differentiate them from fully solid-state systems that are still under development.