MG has revealed the official pricing and specification of its new high-performance all-electric hatchback - the new MG4 EV XPOWER, its most powerful production car yet.

Priced from just £36,495, the new range-topping MG4 XPOWER underlines the company'sGet Morephilosophy, as an EV performance car offering drivers power and dynamics.

The new XPOWER model features a dual motor powertrain delivering 435ps and up to 600Nm of torque, positioning the latest MG4 model alongside the most potent high-performance hatchbacks on the market.

Capable of 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, the model has subtle exterior design and specification enhancements include orange XPOWER brake calipers, a two-tone black roof, new 18-inch alloy wheels and polished trim accents, alongside a new Racing Green colour option.

Guy Pigounakis, commercial director at MG Motor UK, said: "We're confident the MG4 XPOWER will shake-up the market like the MG4 SE and Trophy, showing that a compact EV can be affordable, practical and a terrific drive."

"We expect it will appeal to customers looking for a pure performance offering which is the antithesis of the traditionally ‘loud' high performance hatchback. The XPOWER also retains the generous technology and equipment levels, as well as practical hatchback features, of the award-winning MG4 range."

The MG4 XPOWER is available to order from July and promises to be one of the most exciting new electric cars of 2023, marking a new milestone in MG's highly anticipated return to the performance car market.

Underpinned by the MG4's Modular Scalable Platform, the XPOWER is equipped with an all-new dual motor configuration that delivers up to 320kW and 435ps to all four wheels, via front and rear electric motors generating 150 and 170kW respectively.

As well as offering hyper hatch-rivalling performance in a straight line, the enhanced drivetrain features sophisticated new technological upgrades to distribute power and maximise driver engagement while cornering.

An all-new dynamic cornering control system will be available for the first time on an MG, featuring a locking electronic differential and Intelligent Motor Control to allow torque vectoring between all four wheels, generating maximum traction and composure in a wide range of driving conditions.

A series of suspension upgrades have been completed on the car, featuring recalibrated spring and damper tuning, stiffer anti-roll bars and sharper steering.

Overall suspension stiffness has been increased by up to 25 per cent as well as changes to the regenerative braking software to enable one-pedal driving.

Increased stopping power reduces the MG4 XPOWER's 62-0mph stopping distance to 33.9metres, generated via uprated, ventilated 345mm discs on all four corners, with new premium Bridgestone Turanza tyres offering excellent levels of grip without compromising rolling efficiency while a new launch control feature allows drivers to experience XPOWER in its ultimate form by sprinting from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds.

MG has also revealed a third high performance MG will debut during this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, confirming a new concept car will be shown in the First Glance paddock at the event from Thursday, July 13.

The MG EX4 reimagines the Metro 6R4 rally legend of the 1980s, underpinned by the MG4 XPOWER's electric drivetrain.

Designed by MG's team in London, who played a key role in creating the new MG Cyberster, the EX4 will feature a distinctive livery designed especially for Goodwood and celebrates the 40thanniversary of the Metro 6R4.