MG has unveiled its SolidCore Battery, which it says is the primary mass-produced semi-solid-state battery for electrical automobiles. Due in European MG fashions from late 2026, the expertise guarantees improved vary, sooner charging, and higher cold-weather efficiency. MG additionally introduced its Hybrid+ powertrain system.
MG has introduced what it says is the primary mass-produced semi-solid-state battery for electrical automobiles, with the expertise resulting from seem in its European fashions from the top of 2026.
Branded the SolidCore Battery, the system was unveiled on March 23 on the opening of MG’s new European Engineering Centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The corporate says the semi-solid-state cells ship improved vary, sooner charging, higher low-temperature efficiency, and enhanced security in contrast with standard lithium-ion batteries.
In accordance with MG, solid-state electrolytes inside every cell kind a protecting barrier that extends battery lifespan. The structure is alleged to carry out properly in chilly situations, enabling instant car start-up with out preheating and offering improved acceleration versus standard EVs in low temperatures. MG says the battery has been engineered for European street situations, local weather variations, and regulatory necessities, although the corporate has not but disclosed particular vitality density figures, cell chemistry companions, or which fashions will obtain the expertise first.
Alongside the battery announcement, MG detailed its Hybrid+ powertrain expertise, which builds on the model’s current hybrid lineup. MG bought 137,000 hybrid automobiles in Europe in 2025, a 300% improve over 2024, with its MG HS mannequin rating within the high ten best-selling hybrids in most European markets.
The Hybrid+ system incorporates a bigger 1.83 kWh high-capacity battery to increase electric-only vary and makes use of what MG describes as a 3-speed hybrid transmission — which it claims is a world first in its section — to optimize torque supply. An 8-mode Logic Engine manages propulsion technique throughout totally different driving eventualities, whereas a totally built-in hybrid management unit (HCU) options real-time terrain detection to adapt energy supply on slopes and altering street situations.
“MG’s new SolidCore Battery and Hybrid+ expertise present tangible advantages for our clients and place our automobiles on the forefront of their class,” mentioned Kimi Li, vice chairman of MG Europe and the UK. “These developments reinforce MG’s dedication to creating cutting-edge expertise and electrical mobility extra intuitive, accessible, and extensively obtainable.”
The Frankfurt engineering heart will concentrate on creating automobiles tailor-made to European clients. MG’s European engineering operations are additionally supported by groups at Longbridge within the UK and a design hub in London. The corporate says cumulative European gross sales have now exceeded a million automobiles, supported by round 1,300 supplier companions throughout 34 international locations.
