MG Marvel R Electric Goes On Sale In Europe, No UK Launch Info Yet

MG's flagship electric SUV comes in RWD and AWD flavors, offers up to 250 miles of range, and starts at €40K.

By: Dan Mihalascu

Oct 7, 2021 at 12:08pm ET

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Unveiled in March, the MG Marvel R Electric flagship electric SUV has gone on sale in select European countries. Not in the UK, though, as the Chinese-owned British automaker has yet to announce details about a possible launch in its home market.

Described as the largest and most luxurious MG, the Marvel R Electric is a C-segment SUV offering a choice of two powertrains and starting prices of €39,990 ($46,250) for the base RWD model and €47,990 ($55,500) for the range-topping AWD version.

On display in European Brand Stores from October 2021, the Marvel R Electric is arguably the best-looking MG EV sold in Europe so far, and the automaker says there’s a lot more to like about it than the design.

Some 100 mm (3.9 in) longer than the MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid, the Marvel R Electric makes no compromise when it comes to emissions. It offers two all-electric powertrains, one with rear-wheel drive and one with all-wheel drive.

Both feature the same 70 kWh battery which enables a WLTP range of 402 kilometers (250 miles) in the Comfort and Luxury RWD trim levels. These models feature two rear-mounted electric motors with a system output of 132 kW (177 hp) and 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) of torque.

Gallery: MG Marvel R Electric in European specification

The AWD model, available exclusively in the range-topping Performance trim level, adds an electric motor to the front axle for a system output of 212 kW (284 hp) and a peak torque of 665 Nm (490 lb-ft). The all-wheel-drive Marvel R Electric offers a range of 370 km (230 miles).

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Customers will benefit from quick charging capability at a public charging point (AC) due to the standard 11 kW 3-phase on-board charger. The battery can also be charged at a fast-charging station (DC) with a capacity of up to 92 kW. In this case, charging from 5% to 80% SoC takes 43 minutes (30%–80% in 30 minutes).

MG says the Marvel R Electric offers generous standard equipment, including the MG iSMART connectivity system with a 12.3-inch digital cockpit and 19.4-inch touchscreen, MG Pilot suite of advanced driving assistance systems, internal heat pump, LED headlights and taillights, dual-zone climate control, 18-inch alloys, parking sensors, and privacy glass.

That’s not all; the base Comfort model also comes with power adjustable and heated side mirrors, a panoramic sunroof, 4 USB ports, keyless entry, leather-lined multifunction steering wheel, (partial) leather upholstery, and a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory function.

All models are also fitted with a V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) system as standard, allowing the battery to supply energy to an external electrical system at a maximum load capacity of 2,500W.