MG's electric hatchback Clinches Coveted Thailand's 2023 EV of the Year Honor and Tops the List among Battery Electric Vehicles Meeting Local Buyers' Requirements
Bangkok, November 23, twenty twenty-three – SAIC Motor – CP Co., Ltd. and MG Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd., unveiled their triumph after NEW MG4 ELECTRIC became the First battery electric vehicle to win Thailand's 2023 EV of the Year award, an honor hosted by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association (Thai Auto Journalists). This recognition stemmed from the votes cast by seasoned automotive journalists, and NEW MG4 ELECTRIC also garnered the most votes among Thai consumers as the electric vehicle meeting consumer needs from the BUSINESS+ Product of the Year Awards 2023. This reflects the achievement of Morris Garages' creation of vehicles that can assisting to advance the Thai automotive industry more sustainable and consumer-oriented future.
Mr. Pongsak Lertrudeewattanavong, Vice President of MG Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, "NEW MG4 ELECTRIC represents a global model which comes loaded with innovative car technologies, from its NEBULA PURE ELECTRIC platform, where the battery is integrated as a single piece into the vehicle structure enhancing protection, to being the sole model in its segment with rear-wheel drive, coupled with featuring a low-slung stance for a more thrilling and confident driving experience in every corner. It also features cell-to-pack battery technology dissipating heat better allowing for efficient power delivery. mg4 is equipped with extensive safety technologies that both prevent accidents from happening but also protect passengers should a collision occur. Offering a driving range of 425 kilometers (NEDC mode) and is priced under one million Thai baht."
"This year's Thailand EV of the Year award is a new award that was established in 2023 reflecting the worldwide shift of EVs. This year, two model from MG electric vehicles made it into the final six, including the MG MAXUS 9, which won the Best Family EV category, while the MG4 EV, which won the Thailand EV of the Year 2023 award. This is a great honor bestowed upon Morris Garages, as it reflects the company's commitment to create cars with excellent features, including styling inside and out, premium materials, on-road dynamics, usability, as well as value for money."
"BUSINESS+'s 2023 Product of the Year honors, which is awarded based on the ballots from local buyers for the electric vehicle product category, is another testament of Morris Garages' success at creating vehicles that meet the needs of consumers. It is also an indication of MG's progress in Thailand, with the marque has become a pioneer in the EV space over the last three years. Now, MG is also an automaker manufacturing EVs domestically in Thailand. NEW MG4 ELECTRIC represents the pioneering EV model by MG that plan for local production in Thailand."