MG 07 electric flagship opens China pre-sales amid Porsche Taycan copycat claims
SAIC-owned MG has opened pre-sales in China for its new 07 electric fastback, touting up to 845 km of range, but the launch has been overshadowed by accusations that it copies the Porsche Taycan.
The MG 07 is a large electric fastback sedan from SAIC-owned MG, offered in battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions. It has opened pre-sales in China at an entry price of around RM74,000, with an advertised range of up to 845 km, though its styling has drawn Porsche Taycan copycat accusations.
MG has opened pre-sales of the 07, a fully electric five-door fastback sedan, in China, with an entry price equivalent to around RM74,000, according to reports from paultan.org. The model is advertised with a driving range of up to 845 km and a semi-solid-state battery, and is positioned as a lower-priced alternative to the Porsche Taycan. The 07 is the latest flagship from MG, the British-heritage brand owned by Chinese state-backed carmaker SAIC Motor. MG has expanded rapidly in recent years, launching sales in Germany under its own name in January 2021 and, since late 2025, licensing production of its models in Russia, where they are sold under the Moskvitch brand. The 07 is expected to sit alongside the MG IM5 in the lineup, with both electric and plug-in hybrid versions planned. The launch has already drawn controversy. Viewers accused the car of imitating the Porsche Taycan and Xiaomi SU7, and MG's General Manager reportedly ended a live brand presentation early. Much remains unconfirmed, including exact launch timing and whether the 07 will be sold outside China.
MG opens pre-sales of the 07 fastback in China
MG has opened pre-sales of the 07 in China, according to reports from paultan.org, drive.com.au and autoexpress.co.uk. The car is described as a large five-door fastback sedan, offered in battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions, and positioned as a new flagship for the brand, which is owned by China's SAIC Motor.
According to paultan.org, the electric fastback sedan carries an entry pre-sale price in China equivalent to around RM74,000. Reports suggest the styling draws on MGB GT design heritage, though the car's looks have already drawn comparisons with rival models — a controversy covered elsewhere in this article.
Details remain thin. Neither the exact date of the unveiling nor the start of pre-sales has been firmly established, and it is not yet known when the 07 will go on sale in China. Whether the car will be offered outside its home market, including in Germany where MG has sold vehicles under its own name since January 2021, is also unconfirmed. Specifications and pricing for the plug-in hybrid version have not been disclosed.
Claimed 845 km range and semi-solid-state battery
MG is advertising the 07 with a driving range of up to 845 km, according to reports, with one review citing a figure of about 840 km. Reports also describe the car as equipped with a semi-solid-state battery, a technology still rare in mass-market vehicles, and the same review notes the inclusion of LiDAR technology, typically associated with advanced driver-assistance systems.
None of these figures has been independently verified. Detailed specifications of the semi-solid-state battery, including its capacity and supplier, have not been disclosed, and the same applies to the LiDAR system. MG has also promoted the 07 in a plug-in hybrid version, but prices and technical details for that variant remain unknown. It is not yet clear which battery and sensor configurations will apply to which versions of the car.
Taycan comparisons cut short a live presentation
The styling of the MG 07 has become a flashpoint since its reveal. According to media reports, viewers accused the car of imitating the Porsche Taycan and the Xiaomi SU7 during a live brand presentation, prompting MG's General Manager to end the broadcast early. The comparisons have followed the car since its unveiling, with several outlets noting a resemblance to the Taycan's silhouette.
MG has offered a different account of the design's origins. The company describes the 07's styling as drawing on the heritage of the MGB GT, the classic British fastback from the brand's earlier era, according to reports.
Beyond the abbreviated presentation, neither MG nor its parent company SAIC Motor has issued any further response to the plagiarism accusations. It remains unclear whether the company plans to address the claims formally or alter any aspect of the car's presentation ahead of its Chinese market launch.
Where the 07 fits in MG's growing range
MG is the British-rooted brand owned by Chinese state-backed giant SAIC Motor, and it has been selling cars in Germany under its own name since January 2021. Since late 2025, its models have also been built under licence in Russia and sold there under the revived Moskvitch brand, though it is not known whether that arrangement will include the 07.
Within the range, reports suggest the 07 will sit alongside the MG IM5 and is being positioned as a lower-priced alternative to the Porsche Taycan. Whether the fastback will be offered outside China, including in Germany, has not been confirmed. MG has so far opened pre-sales only in its home market.
MG began selling vehicles in Germany under its own name.
MG models began to be produced under licence in Russia and sold there under the Moskvitch brand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MG 07?
The MG 07 is a large family car from MG, the brand owned by Chinese group SAIC Motor. It is offered in battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions. Reports describe it as a fully electric five-door fastback with styling said to draw on MGB GT design heritage, and it is expected to sit alongside the MG IM5 in the brand's lineup.
How much does the MG 07 cost?
According to paultan.org, MG opened pre-sales of the 07 in China with the electric fastback sedan offered at an entry price equivalent to around RM74,000. This positions the car as a lower-priced alternative to the Porsche Taycan, according to reports. Prices and specifications for the plug-in hybrid version have not yet been confirmed.
What is the driving range of the MG 07?
MG advertises the 07 with a driving range of up to 845 km, according to reports, and the car is said to feature a semi-solid-state battery. A separate review cited a range of about 840 km and noted the inclusion of LiDAR technology. Detailed specifications of the battery and LiDAR system have not been confirmed.
Why was the MG 07 accused of copying the Porsche Taycan?
Viewers of a live MG brand presentation accused the 07 of imitating the Porsche Taycan and the Xiaomi SU7, whose styling it has been compared to in reports. According to reports, MG's General Manager ended the presentation early after the accusations surfaced. How MG or SAIC responded beyond that is not yet known.
Will the MG 07 be sold outside China?
That is not yet confirmed. The 07 was expected to launch in China following its reveal, but MG has not said whether it will be sold elsewhere. MG has sold cars in Germany under its own name since January 2021, and since late 2025 its models have also been produced under licence in Russia under the Moskvitch brand, though whether that includes the 07 is unknown.
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