MG 07: Chinese electric fastback sedan opens pre-sales amid copy allegations
SAIC Motor has opened pre-sales in China for the MG 07, a battery electric and plug-in hybrid large family car, but sources disagree on whether it is a copy of the Porsche Taycan, a claim an MG executive has denied.
The MG 07 is a battery electric and plug-in hybrid large family car from SAIC Motor. Pre-sales opened in China in July 2026. An MG executive has denied allegations that the car copies the Porsche Taycan, though sources disagree on the claim.
MG opened pre-sales for its MG 07 electric fastback sedan in China in July 2026, according to reports. The car, a battery electric and plug-in hybrid large family car produced by SAIC Motor under the MG brand, has a starting price of approximately RM74,000 in China and claims a maximum range of 845 km, reports suggest. The MG 07 has drawn comparisons to the Porsche Taycan due to its fastback silhouette. An MG executive has denied that the car is a copy of the Taycan. The denial comes as Chinese automakers face heightened scrutiny over design originality in global markets. Key specifications, including exact battery capacity and performance figures, remain unconfirmed, and no launch date outside China has been announced.
MG opens pre-sales for the 07 in China in July 2026
MG opened pre-sales for the 07 in China in July 2026, according to reports. The car is a large family vehicle produced by SAIC Motor under the MG brand. It is available in two powertrain configurations: a battery electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid.
Reports describe the MG 07 as an electric fastback sedan. The starting price in China is approximately RM74,000, according to sources. Reports also suggest the car offers a range of up to 845 km and uses a semi-solid-state battery. These figures have not been confirmed by MG.
MG executive denies the 07 is a copy of the Porsche Taycan
Some sources have described the MG 07 as visually similar to the Porsche Taycan, drawing comparisons between the two fastback electric sedans. An MG executive has denied that the 07 is a copy of the Taycan, though the briefing does not specify when this denial was made. The disagreement over the design’s originality is central to the car’s introduction. Reports remain divided, with some outlets noting the resemblance while others accept MG’s position. The executive’s denial has not resolved the debate, and the question of whether the MG 07 is derivative or distinct continues to follow the model’s pre-sales opening.
SAIC Motor produces the MG 07 under the MG brand
SAIC Motor, a Chinese state-owned automaker, produces the MG 07 under the MG brand, which SAIC owns. The car is positioned as a large family vehicle available as both a battery electric and a plug-in hybrid. It competes in the electric and plug-in hybrid segments. No further details on the brand’s positioning or market strategy were provided in the briefing.
Launch outside China and key specifications remain unknown
MG has not announced when the 07 will be sold outside China. The briefing does not specify the exact battery capacity, power output, or performance figures. Dimensions and design details beyond the fastback silhouette are not given. The plug-in hybrid variant’s price remains unconfirmed. Reports suggest the electric version starts at approximately RM74,000 in China and offers a range of up to 845 km using a semi-solid-state battery, but these figures have not been independently verified.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MG 07?
The MG 07 is a large family car produced by SAIC Motor under the MG brand. It is available as both a battery electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid. Reports suggest it is an electric fastback sedan.
MG 07 price and release date
According to reports, MG opened pre-sales for the 07 in China in July 2026. The starting price is approximately RM74,000. A maximum range of 845 km has been reported.
Does the MG 07 use a solid-state battery?
Reports suggest the MG 07 uses a semi-solid-state battery. This is a key feature that may contribute to its reported maximum range of 845 km.
Is the MG 07 a copy of the Porsche Taycan?
An MG executive has denied that the MG 07 is a copy of the Porsche Taycan. The briefing does not specify when this denial was made.
Will the MG 07 be sold outside China?
The briefing does not specify when or if the MG 07 will be launched in markets outside China. It only states that pre-sales opened in China in July 2026.
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