Call your dealership and ask if there are any outstanding or campaigns for your MG4’s software. Mention the symptoms you noted in Step 1. Step 3: Schedule the Update

Released in late 2023 and early 2024, this version was a major milestone for refinement.

| Module | Latest Stable Version (Jan 2025) | Benefit | DIY Possible? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | R63 (SWI68-29958-1300R63) | Faster boot, new widgets, Spotify fix | Yes (OTA) | | VCU (Drive) | v3.1.2 | Reduced rollback, smoother regen | No (Dealer) | | BMS (Battery) | v2.4.4 | 135kW peak charging (Trophy LR) | No (Dealer) | | EPS (Steering) | v1.8 | Lighter steering feel in City mode | No (Dealer) |

Older firmware caused certain ECU modules to stay awake after locking the car, draining the 12V auxiliary battery.

Disclaimer: Car software updates rely on over-the-air or dealer-installed processes. This article aggregates official technical notices and enthusiast forum knowledge but is not a substitute for official MG technical support.

This is the tricky part. Unlike Tesla, the MG4 does not yet have seamless "wifi" updates for critical vehicle dynamics (like LKA).

To see which software version your infotainment system is currently running, follow these steps: Turn on the car's ignition. Tap the (gear icon) on the main touchscreen. Scroll down and select System or About .

Adjusting the air conditioning originally required navigating deep into the touchscreen menus—a safety hazard while driving. Software patches have optimized the layout, adding permanent climate control shortcuts to the top or bottom status bars and improving the responsiveness of the physical shortcut buttons below the screen. 5. Battery Pre-Conditioning (Manual Toggle)

April 20, 2026 Subject: Electric Vehicle (EV) – MG4 (All variants: SE, Trophy/ESS, XPower, Extended Range) Prepared for: MG Owners, Fleet Managers, Service Advisors

For the MG4 electric vehicle, software updates are primarily managed through authorized MG dealerships

A dealer-applied BMS update (often labeled "BMS V2" or "Charging Logic Refinement").

Because MG often limits updates to cars with documented issues, following these steps can help ensure your vehicle is current: