Hot Hatch Showdown: MG4 XPower vs Abarth 500e

author: FutureCar Staff    

In our latest video, Rory Reid puts two electric hot hatches to the test to find out how the two compare to each other and against their traditional, non-electric counterparts.

The first hot hatch on the cards is the Abarth 500e. This cute two-door hot hatch is generally intended for city driving. It features 18-inch wheels, sporty exteriors, and is priced at £38,500. The 500e has a range of about 155 miles on a single charge and comes with a 38 kWh battery that takes about 35 minutes to charge from zero to 80%. Overall, it's a fun car with excellent handling.

The second hot hatch in the face-off is the MG4 XPower. Priced at £36,500, it is an affordable, electric family car focused on value. While it looks like a regular hatchback, the fantastic design and a range of interesting color combinations make the car stand out. The MG4 XPower comes with active vents to keep the battery cool, a feature not found even on a Tesla. It offers a spacious interior with a 363-liter boot, underfloor storage, and foldable rear seats. It may not have air conditioning for the backseats, but that's unlikely to be a problem in the British weather. With a range of 239 miles and a 62 kWh battery pack, the MG4 XPower delivers 435 horsepower. Overall, it's an exciting and powerful car with sharp looks and modern tech.

Now that you're familiar with the two contestants, let's watch the video and find out how they compare against each of these criteria: Performance, Charging range. Two strong contestants with a lot of different things to offer – let us know what your thoughts are on these electric hot hatches.

Keep reading: Are hot hatches faster than supercars? Looking to buy a hot hatch? Browse from thousands of new and used hot hatches on Auto Trader.

FutureCar Staff