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Entity Snapshot
The MG Pilot PHEV is a suv PHEV from MG, listed from $23,170 ex-factory. CLTC range is 75 km from a 16.6 kWh pack. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 16.6 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 75 km / N/A |
| Drive power | N/A |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $23,170 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | N/A |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4610 mm |
| Width | 1876 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm |
| Curb weight | N/A |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 14.57 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $23,170 |
| Standard import duty | $2,317 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $4,843 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $36,930 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Pilot PHEV (this model) | 16.6 kWh | 2720 mm | N/A | $23,170 |
| Jetour Shanhai L9 | 19.43 kWh | N/A | 38.86 kW | $23,180 |
| Jetour X90 | 19.43 kWh | 2850 mm | 25 min (20-80%) | $23,230 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 75 km |
| Battery | 16.6 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Length | 4610 mm |
| Width | 1876 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm |
MG Pilot PHEV (starting at $23,170) is a SUV from MG.
- Range: 75.0 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 16.6 kWh
Overview
MG’s MG Pilot PHEV is an front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid electric SUV. Specification highlights are a 16 kWh battery and MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension. This SUV plug-in hybrid electric is positioned as a value-segment import, from $23,170 ex-factory. On landed cost for this SUV plug-in hybrid electric, Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff, while the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +23% over base ($28,508 landed). In the SUV plug-in hybrid electric segment, it serves family and fleet buyers prioritizing price-to-spec value.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $36,929 | +59.4% |
| France | EU | $37,084 | +60.1% |
| Netherlands | EU | $37,339 | +61.2% |
| Sweden | EU | $38,028 | +64.1% |
| Denmark | EU | $41,458 | +78.9% |
| Spain | EU | $37,049 | +59.9% |
| Italy | EU | $37,444 | +61.6% |
| Belgium | EU | $37,089 | +60.1% |
| Austria | EU | $36,884 | +59.2% |
| Portugal | EU | $37,649 | +62.5% |
| Ireland | EU | $37,649 | +62.5% |
| Poland | EU | $37,504 | +61.9% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $36,834 | +59.0% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $36,212 | +56.3% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $32,098 | +38.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $29,994 | +29.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $32,427 | +40.0% |
| Israel | Middle East | $34,104 | +47.2% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $28,508 | +23.0% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $43,175 | +86.3% |
| Australia | Oceania | $31,337 | +35.2% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $32,018 | +38.2% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $29,441 | +27.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $31,411 | +35.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $43,278 | +86.8% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $35,166 | +51.8% |
| Mexico | North America | $47,365 | +104.4% |
| Canada | North America | $32,852 | +41.8% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $43,167 | +86.3% |
| South Africa | Africa | $39,536 | +70.6% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $23,170 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $2,317 |
| VAT (19%) | $4,842 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $36,929 |
Premium over base price: +59.4%