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23 clusters · 81 sources · 78 days · First seen · Last updated
Categories: BUSINESS
SAIC MG automotive expansion advances
Entities: MG 07 · SAIC Motor · CATL · SAIC Motor Corporation Limited · Snapdragon 8295P
Overview
After opening the Ferrol‑As Pontes hub for Spanish imports in early July, MG Motor accelerated its South‑American rollout, launching the electric MG4 Urban in Brazil on 15 July and showcasing models in A Coruña on 28 July. The company also announced the MG 07 mid‑size electric coupe, slated for production in China with an 800 V platform, up to 840 km CLTC range and a 0‑100 km/h time near five seconds.
On 29–30 July MG opened pre‑sales for the MG 07 in China, pricing the base trim at 125,900 yuan (≈ €15,900) and the top spec at 168,900 yuan. Within the first twenty hours more than 21,000 orders were recorded, roughly double the demand seen for the MG 04 launch. The model is offered in five trims; the base version uses a 67 kWh semi‑solid‑state battery delivering up to 650 km CLTC range and 0‑100 km/h in 6.9 s, while a long‑range version with a 91 kWh CATL pack claims up to 845 km and 5.9 s acceleration. Both sit on an 800 V architecture with 5C fast‑charging (30‑80 % in about 12 minutes) and standard laser‑LiDAR‑based driver‑assist systems. Official sales begin in August 2026, with deliveries of the base model that month and long‑range variants from October 2026.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] MG 07 pre‑sales started on 29‑30 July 2024 with a starting price of 12.59 万元 (about 125,900 yuan). (55ed9b6f-1fca-4b00-b23f-16f66c2b0d74, db8530d5-160b-4de3-920d-57c0a9f156fd)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The base MG 07 uses a 67 kWh semi‑solid battery, delivering up to 650 km CLTC range and 0‑100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. (02dd5678-5ee1-4bf6-8ddd-c70a297835d4, c91001da-5a86-4c0d-9369-8b00c335774d)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The long‑range MG 07 uses a 91 kWh CATL battery, achieving up to 845 km CLTC range and 0‑100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. (02dd5678-5ee1-4bf6-8ddd-c70a297835d4, c91001da-5a86-4c0d-9369-8b00c335774d)
- [● 2 SOURCES] MG 07 is built on an 800 V platform and supports 5C fast charging, reaching 50 % charge in about ten minutes. (55ed9b6f-1fca-4b00-b23f-16f66c2b0d74, db8530d5-160b-4de3-920d-57c0a9f156fd)
- [● 2 SOURCES] MG 07 features a roof‑mounted laser lidar and advanced driver‑assist systems including navigation‑assist and automatic parking. (55ed9b6f-1fca-4b00-b23f-16f66c2b0d74, db8530d5-160b-4de3-920d-57c0a9f156fd)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Official sales of the MG 07 are scheduled to start in August 2026, with base model deliveries then and long‑range versions from October 2026. (02dd5678-5ee1-4bf6-8ddd-c70a297835d4, c91001da-5a86-4c0d-9369-8b00c335774d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] MG 07 will be offered in five trim levels with prices up to 165,900 yuan. (02dd5678-5ee1-4bf6-8ddd-c70a297835d4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Within the first twenty hours of the pre‑sale, MG recorded 21,000 orders, roughly double the MG 04 launch volume. (db8530d5-160b-4de3-920d-57c0a9f156fd)
Timeline
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about 17 hours ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesMG 07 electric sedan opens pre‑orders in China, 21,000 bookings in 20 hoursMG opens pre‑orders for its MG 07 EV in China, receiving over 21,000 bookings in 20 hours; top trim offers 845 km CLTC range and LiDAR‑enabled driver assistance.
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3 days ago
[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesMG 07 electric liftback launches in China with prices under €16,000MG 07 electric liftback begins Chinese pre‑sales at 12.59 万元, offers 800 V platform, up to 845 km range, laser lidar and 5C fast‑charge; 21,000 orders in 20 hours, sales start Aug 2026.
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4 days ago
[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesMG unveils electric cars in A Coruña following SAIC's Ferrol investmentMG, SAIC’s European brand, displayed electric and hybrid models in A Coruña, promoting test‑drives and incentives, after SAIC launched a €200 M Ferrol‑based production project slated for 2028.
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8 days ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesMG Motor launches MG4 Urban electric hatchback in BrazilMG Motor unveiled the MG4 Urban in Brazil, priced from R$129,990 to R$149,990 with up to 358 km range, while the older MG4 hatch may be discontinued as the new model rolls out.
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11 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMG Motor expands electric lineup with Brazil MG4 Urban launch and MG2 concept teaserMG Motor launches the affordable MG4 Urban EV in Brazil and teases the upcoming MG2 compact electric concept for a 2026 Goodwood debut, targeting a sub‑€20k market segment.
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13 days ago
[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesMG Motor launches MG4 Urban Comfort in Brazil at R$129,990MG Motor launched the MG4 Urban Comfort in Brazil for R$129,990, offering up to 358 km range and fast charging, and beating Geely’s EX2 Max on price, range, and charge speed.
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16 days ago
[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesMG4 Urban electric hatch launched in Brazil with multiple trimsMG Motor launches the MG4 Urban electric hatch in Brazil, offering three trims from R$ 129,990 to R$ 149,990 with ranges of 299‑358 km and rapid DC charging.
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19 days ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesMG makes Ferrol its European logistics hub after 700 EVs arriveMG, owned by SAIC Motor, landed 700 electric cars in Ferrol, Spain, shifting imports from Barcelona and launching a €200 million plan that includes a future plant to build up to 120,000 vehicles annually by 202
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23 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSAIC launches monthly MG vehicle shipments at Ferrol port in SpainSAIC’s roll‑on vessel 'Angie Forever' docked at Ferrol, Spain, unloading 700 MG cars and launching a monthly logistics hub that could lead to a future MG plant, praised by Galician president Alfonso Rueda.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMG Motor announces development of flex-fuel vehicles for BrazilMG Motor confirmed it will develop flex‑fuel vehicles for Brazil, backing a R$400 million Ceará plant that will produce up to 50,000 electric MG4 Urban and MG S5 units and generate about 600 jobs.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSAIC Motor to build Ferrol plant to sidestep EU tariffs and carbon border taxSAIC Motor announced a €196.9 million Ferrol plant, to start construction in 2027 and produce cars by late 2028, aiming to avoid EU import tariffs and the carbon border adjustment mechanism.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesSAIC's MG car plant to be built in Ferrol, Spain, creating up to 2,000 jobsSAIC Motor will build an €196 m MG factory in Ferrol, Spain, starting 2027, to produce up to 120k EVs annually and create about 2,000 jobs, while land swaps with Amper are being negotiated.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesSAIC to open €197 million electric‑vehicle plant in Ferrol, creating 1,000 direct jobsSAIC will invest €197 million in a Ferrol plant to produce up to 120,000 EVs annually, creating 1,000 direct jobs and up to 2,000 total jobs in Galicia, with further expansion planned for As Pontes.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesMG Motor to start Brazil production of MG4 Urban and MG S5 in CearáMG Motor (SAIC) will produce the MG4 Urban hatchback and MG S5 SUV at Ceará’s PACE plant from late 2026, boosting Brazil’s EV sector and bypassing a 35% import tax.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMG Announces €200 Million Factory in Spain as Maxus Rolls Out June DiscountsMG to build a €200 M plant in Spain, targeting 120k cars annually, while Maxus offers June discounts on its Turkish commercial vans.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSAIC's New Ferrol Plant Boosts Galicia's EV and Industrial EcosystemSAIC plans a €1 bn electric‑car plant in Ferrol, Spain, creating 2,500 jobs and a wider EV ecosystem, while MG climbs into Galicia's top‑seven car brands.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMG Motor to open first European EV factory in Galicia, SpainChinese SAIC's MG Motor will invest €200 million to build its first European EV plant in Galicia, Spain, targeting up to 120,000 cars a year and 2,300 jobs, leveraging EU‑free‑tariff market.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesMG Motor to Build First European Mainland Plant in Galicia, SpainMG Motor will invest €200 million in a Galicia, Spain plant, creating 2,000+ jobs and a 120,000‑vehicle annual capacity starting in 2028 under its “In Europe, For Europe” strategy.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSAIC's MG Plant Plans Revive Ferrol Auto Hub After Arcfox FailureSAIC plans a €200 million MG plant in Ferrol, Spain, targeting 150,000 vehicles annually and 2,000 jobs by 2028, after a prior Arcfox EV import effort was stopped by EU tariffs.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesChinese MG Maker SAIC Motor begins building Europe's first EV plant in Galicia, SpainSAIC Motor's MG brand will build a €200 million electric‑vehicle plant in Galicia, Spain, slated to start in 2028, creating 2,300 jobs and producing up to 120,000 EVs a year.
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about 2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSAIC to build MG assembly plant in Ferrol, SpainSAIC will invest €200 million in a new MG plant in Ferrol, Spain, creating about 2,000 jobs and assembling up to 120,000 electric and hybrid cars from Chinese CKD kits.
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2 months ago
[BUSINESS] 13 sourcesMG/SAIC to build first European EV plant in Galicia, SpainSAIC’s MG brand will open a €200 million EV plant in Galicia, Spain, slated for 2028, with a 120 k‑vehicle annual capacity and around 2 300 jobs, part of a strategy to localise production and avoid EU tariffs.
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3 months ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesSAIC eyes new MG sedan for Spain while Ferrol mayor assesses possible plant investmentSAIC plans to sell the MG5 Pro sedan in Spain as Ferrol mayor hints at possible plant investment but gives no details.
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