MG unveils new plug-in hybrid+ powertrain, solid-state battery, and ADAS suite; first models in 2027
MG has revealed a technology roadmap featuring a new plug-in hybrid+ system with solid-state battery, advanced parking assistance, and a highway autopilot set to debut in 2027.
- >43%
- 1.2 million km across 24 European countries
- under 6 seconds
- up to 5 dB
What Happened
At its Tech Day in London, MG outlined a technology roadmap that includes a new plug-in hybrid+ powertrain, semi-solid-state SolidCore battery, and next-generation ADAS. The brand aims to bring advanced electrification and intelligent driving to a wider audience, starting with the MG ZS Plug-in Hybrid+ in 2027 and a new SUV with Navigate On Autopilot later that year.
0–62 mph in under 6 seconds
50–75 mph takes as little as 3.5 seconds; hill-start capability improved by up to 72%.
The new plug-in hybrid+ system uses 1.1L or 1.5L turbocharged engines with thermal efficiencies over 42% and 43% respectively, combined with a hybrid transmission featuring Power Split and Motor Decoupling. The latter eliminates generator drag in EV mode, reducing noise by up to 5 dB and improving electric drive efficiency.
MG's SolidCore Battery, a semi-solid-state design with 3D spinel structure, will debut in plug-in hybrid+ models starting with three new SUVs in B, C, and D segments. It offers more consistent power delivery and range stability across all speeds, driving scenarios, and climates.
Launch of MG ZS Plug-in Hybrid+ with new hybrid technology
First SUV with Navigate On Autopilot (Highway NOA) debuts
Urban NOA expected to be introduced
- One Touch Park – automatic one-touch parking into detected spaces
- One Touch Kerbside Parking – accurate parking alongside kerbs or walls
- One Touch Pull Out – automated exit from tight parking spaces
- One Touch Reverse – reverse assist along a recorded path up to 100 metres
MG is also developing Level 4 robotaxi technology, with trials underway in Germany, the Middle East, and China. The brand has collected over 1.2 million kilometres of real-world driving data across 24 European countries to refine its ADAS, following an 'In Europe, for Europe' strategy.
Why this matters
MG is making advanced hybrid and autonomous driving technologies more accessible for European drivers, with real-world European data shaping the systems. This means more efficient and capable plug-in hybrids, easier parking, and future motorway autopilot, potentially lowering the barrier for everyday drivers to adopt intelligent mobility.
Terms in This Story
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems – technologies that help drivers with parking, lane keeping, and adaptive cruise control.
- Level 4 autonomy
- A vehicle that can drive itself without human input within a defined area or under specific conditions, with no expectation of driver takeover.
- Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
- A vehicle with both a combustion engine and an electric motor that can be charged from an external power source, offering limited electric-only range.
- Solid-state battery
- A battery that uses solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte instead of liquid, potentially offering higher energy density and improved safety.
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