MG's electric hatchback Clinches Esteemed Thailand EV of the Year 2023 Award and Tops the List of Battery Electric Vehicles Meeting Thai Consumers' Needs
Bangkok, November 23, 2023 – SAIC Motor – CP Co., Ltd. and MG Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd., unveiled its achievement when NEW MG4 ELECTRIC emerged as the pioneering electric vehicle to win Thailand's 2023 EV of the Year award, which was presented by TAJA (TAJA). The award was based on the votes of seasoned automotive journalists, and MG's electric hatchback furthermore garnered the most votes among local car buyers as the EV meeting their requirement from the BUSINESS+ Product of the Year Awards 2023. This reflects the success behind Morris Garages' creation of vehicles that can assisting to advance Thailand's auto sector towards a greener, more customer-centric tomorrow.
Mr. Pongsak Lertrudeewattanavong, Vice President of MG Thailand, stated, "The MG4 EV represents a worldwide offering which comes loaded with new vehicle technologies, from the dedicated EV platform, on which the battery is integrated as a single piece into the car's structure to enhance safety, to it being the sole model in its segment with rear-wheel drive, combined with featuring a low-slung stance for a more thrilling as well as confident drive through the turns. Additionally, รถไฟฟ้า boasts cell-to-pack battery technology that dissipates heat better for more efficient energy output. The car is packs extensive safety tech which not only prevent accidents from happening but also protect passengers should an accident occur. It has a maximum range of 425 kilometers (as per NEDC cycle) with a price tag at less than 1 million baht."
"This year's Thailand EV of the Year award is a new award that was established in 2023 reflecting the worldwide trend of electric vehicles. For 2023, two model from MG electric vehicles made it to the final six, such as NEW MG MAXUS 9, emerging as winner of the BEST FAMILY EV award, and NEW MG4 ELECTRIC, claiming the Thailand EV of the Year 2023 award. It represents a great honor for MG, as it reflects the company's dedication to create vehicles offering outstanding attributes, including styling inside and out, premium materials, driving performance, user-friendliness, and value for money."
"BUSINESS+'s 2023 Product of the Year honors, an award awarded stemming from the ballots from local buyers in the EV product category, is another testament to Morris Garages' success in developing cars meeting the needs of consumers. It is also a reflection of MG's growth within the Thai market, with the marque has become a trailblazer in electric vehicles in the past three years. Now, MG is also an automaker that produces EVs domestically in Thailand. The MG4 EV is the first EV model from MG that plan to produce in Thailand."