MG4 Urban Home Charger (NZ): Best Wall Chargers, Cables & Charging Times

MG4 home charging
Looking for the right MG4 Urban home wall charger in New Zealand? This guide covers everything: which EV wall charger to install at home, how fast the MG4 Urban charges, and what cable you need for public AC chargers.

The MG4 Urban is MG’s most affordable pure-electric hatch in New Zealand — a single-spec model with a 54kWh LFP battery and 6.6kW single-phase AC charging. That makes it a great match for a standard home wall charger. DC fast charging is impressive for the price, peaking at 150kW (10–80% in approximately 30 minutes on a compatible charger). It delivers up to 405km WLTP range, a 120kW front-mounted motor with 250Nm of torque, and bonus points for including V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) — so you can power appliances or even another EV from the car’s battery.

Official MG4 Urban NZ Page

MG4 Urban Specification Essence 54
Battery (capacity) 54kWh (LFP)
Range 405km (WLTP)
Motor / Drive 120kW / 250Nm — FWD
0–100 km/h 8.7 seconds
Max AC charging (home) 6.6kW
Max DC fast charging 150kW
Typical DC session 10–80% in ~30 minutes (conditions apply)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Yes

Best Home Wall Chargers for the MG4 Urban

Fast, reliable overnight charging — and future-proof for your next EV

The MG4 Urban charges at up to 6.6kW on AC via its onboard charger. A standard 7kW / 32A wall charger is still the ideal home setup — the car will simply draw its full 6.6kW limit, and the wallbox is future-proofed if you upgrade to an EV with a faster onboard charger down the track.

Choose your home charging style:
• Tethered wall charger (fixed cable): the easiest daily experience — plug in and go
• Untethered wall charger (socket only): use your own Type 2 cable — great if you share a charger between vehicles or want one cable for home and public AC charging

32a Smart EV charger with attached Type 2 cable and wifi

Smart EV Wall charger with DLB includes 6m cable & WIFI

$780.00 inc. GST
32a 22kW wall charger type 2 socket with wifi
Out of stock

Smart EV Wall charger with DLB and WIFI 7.4kW

Price range: $689.00 through $850.00 inc. GST
Type 2 to Type 2 32a cable

Type 2 to Type 2 charge cable 32a 7kW

Price range: $175.00 through $285.00 inc. GST

MG4 Urban charge times (home) — quick guide

Estimates below assume charging from 10% to 100% with typical wall-to-battery efficiency. The MG4 Urban’s onboard charger caps AC charging at 6.6kW.

Home charging setup Approx. power Est. time (10% → 100%)
Included (8A) / standard socket ~1.8kW ~26 hours
Portable charger (10A) ~2.3kW ~21 hours
16A charger (caravan/commando style) ~3.7kW ~13 hours
7kW wall charger (32A, capped to 6.6kW by car) 6.6kW ~8 hours

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Public charging with the MG4 Urban (NZ)

In New Zealand you’ll mainly use two public charging types:
DC fast chargers for road trips and top-ups, and Type 2 AC chargers commonly found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and public car parks.

DC fast charging
The MG4 Urban supports up to 150kW DC — genuinely fast for a budget EV — quoted at 10–80% in approximately 30 minutes on a compatible rapid charger (conditions apply).
For longer trips, multiple shorter sessions stopping at around 20–80% give you the best balance of speed and range.

Type 2 AC chargers
Many AC public chargers are “bring-your-own-cable”. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.

Provider Notes Apple App Android App
ChargeNet Largest network nationwide Download Download
BP Fast chargers at key sites Download Download
Z Energy Fast chargers at selected stations Download Download
Tesla Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla Download Download

What cable do I need for public AC charging?

We recommend a Type 2 to Type 2 cable (7kW-rated).
A 5m length suits most public AC bays and parking layouts.

Get more from your MG4 Urban — V2L

One of the MG4 Urban’s standout features is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L). Plug a V2L adapter into the Type 2 port and turn your car into a portable power source — run a fridge or freezer through a power cut, power tools or a kettle on a job site, or run camp lighting and a chilly bin off-grid.
Our NZ-compliant V2L adapter for the MG4 / MG ZS EV delivers up to 2.4kW with built-in thermal protection.

Charging port location

Front passengers side above wheel

MG4 Urban home charging FAQs (NZ)

What is the best home wall charger for the MG4 Urban?

A 7kW (32A) wall charger is the best match for the MG4 Urban. The car’s onboard AC charger caps at 6.6kW single-phase, so a standard 32A wallbox will deliver the MG4 Urban’s full home charging speed and takes around 8 hours for a full charge from 10%. A 7kW unit also future-proofs you for any next EV that supports a higher AC rate.

No. The MG4 Urban charges at 6.6kW on a standard single-phase connection, which is what almost all NZ homes have. A standard 32A single-phase wall charger is all you need.

The wallbox can deliver up to 7.0–7.4kW, but every EV has its own onboard AC charger that sets the upper limit. The MG4 Urban’s onboard charger is rated at 6.6kW, so it draws 6.6kW maximum on AC — regardless of whether your wallbox is rated for more. The difference vs a 7kW car is small (around 10–15 minutes over a full overnight charge).

Yes — but expect long charge times. At 8A the MG4 Urban’s 54kWh battery takes around 26 hours to charge from 10% to full. The included ICCB (in-cable charger) is fine as a backup or occasional use, but a dedicated wallbox makes overnight home charging far more practical.

A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the right choice for NZ AC destination charging. We suggest a 7kW-rated cable in 5m — it suits the vast majority of public AC bays.

On a compatible DC rapid charger (up to 150kW), the MG4 Urban charges from 10–80% in approximately 30 minutes (conditions apply). That’s quick — particularly for a budget EV — and makes it well-suited to occasional road trips alongside daily home charging.

Yes — the MG4 Urban supports V2L through its Type 2 port using a compatible adapter. Output is approximately 2.2kW, enough to run a fridge, kettle, power tools, or camp lighting. We stock an NZ-compliant V2L adapter for the MG4 and MG ZS EV.

Expert MG4 Urban charging advice

Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, cable length,
and installation approach for your driveway or garage — including solar-ready options.

Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation (best value for the MG4 Urban)
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar-aware charger options (divert excess solar when available)
– Public charging cable advice
– V2L adapter selection

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