Name: New MG Cyberster models and Specifications
Brand: MG

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The entry-level MG Cyberster has a 335bhp electric motor driving its rear wheels. It can sprint from 0-60mph in 5.0 seconds and has an official range of 316 miles.

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The top-of-the-range Cyberster has a second electric motor driving its front wheels and a total of 503bhp. This delivers properly brutal acceleration (0-62mph in 3.2 seconds).

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This trim is available only with two electric motors and a total of 503bhp. It comes with almost every conceivable luxury you can think of as standard.

This trim is available only with a single electric motor driving the rear windows. There's plenty of standard kit.

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MG has a long heritage in the UK, and while these days it is owned by Chinese firm SAIC, it is slowly but surely beefing up its model range.

Kicking things off is the MG 3, a rival for affordable hatchbacks such as the Dacia Sandero and Skoda Fabia. Then there’s the ZS small SUV, which faces off against the likes of the Renault Captur and Seat Arona. And at the top of the range is the GS, which goes up against Dacia’s Duster and the Ssangyong Tivoli.

While any future MG products are likely to be introduced in China before coming to the UK, design work is still undertaken in the UK. MG’s design studio is based at Longbridge, where the brand made its name with models such as the MGB GT.

MG MOTOR UK

CYBERSTER

250kW Trophy Single Motor 77 kWh 2dr Auto

375kW GT Dual Motor 77 kWh 2dr AWD Auto

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MG Cyberster

Introduction

Performance & drive

Interior

Passenger & boot space

Costs & verdict

The Cyberster is by far the most expensive car MG makes. Indeed, it has a higher starting price than a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/boxster/sports/review/n27">Porsche 718 Boxster</a> –&nbsp;let alone a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/z4/sports/review/n64">BMW Z4</a> – which might have you&nbsp;raising an eyebrow. Or two.

However, it’s important to remember that <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a> are always pricier&nbsp;than petrol alternatives, and the Cyberster is likely to massively undercut rival electric roadsters, including the forthcoming electric Boxster and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2026-polestar-6-electric-sports-car-revealed-price-specs-and-release-date/n24895">Polestar 6</a>.

Like all EVs, the Cyberster is particularly tempting for <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-company-cars/n22605">company car</a> drivers paying <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/company-car-tax-guide/n9352">BIK&nbsp;tax</a>. That’s because it requires a much lower monthly salary sacrifice than any petrol alternative – even the much smaller and cheaper <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mazda/mx-5/sports/review/n17349">Mazda MX-5</a>.

The Cyberster has a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/fastest-charging-electric-cars/n26105">maximum charging speed</a> of 144kW which means it's possible to do a 10-80% charge in 39 minutes with a fast <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/electric-car-charging-networks-rated/n23269">public charger</a>.

You get heaps of standard equipment with the entry-level&nbsp;Cyberster Trophy. The GT adds a larger 20in alloy wheel design (the Trophy gets 19in wheels).

The Cyberster is very well-equipped on the safety front, although at the time of writing no <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/the-safest-cars-on-sale-today/n19724">Euro NCAP</a> safety report was available so&nbsp;we can’t tell you how well it's likely to protect you and your passenger if an accident can’t be avoided.

Likewise, reliability is something of an unknown, although we can tell you that <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/mg-motor-uk">MG</a> came a disappointing 25th out of 32 brands in our&nbsp;2023 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/reliability-survey-most-reliable-cars/n26137">What Car? Reliability Survey</a>. Fortunately, you get a competitive seven-year, 80,000-mile warranty in case anything does go wrong.

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The entry-level&nbsp;MG Cyberster is called the Trophy&nbsp;and has a 335bhp electric motor driving its rear wheels, giving it an official 0-62mph time of 5.0 seconds.

The other option – and the only version we've driven so far – is the Cyberster GT, which has a second electric motor driving its front wheels and a total of 503bhp. Acceleration is properly brutal (0-62mph in 3.2 seconds) and will leave any <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/z4/sports/review/n64">BMW Z4</a> or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/boxster/sports/review/n27">Porsche 718 Boxster</a> for dead in a drag race.

Yet despite its savage performance, the Cyberster doesn’t feel like a hardcore <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/sports-cars/n24412">sports car</a>. Its relaxed demeanour is more reminiscent of a grand tourer, because while it hangs on surprisingly well through fast corners, it doesn’t change direction with the agility of most petrol-powered roadsters.

That has a lot to do with the fact that the&nbsp;GT weighs almost two tonnes (the Trophy is around 100kg lighter). Unsurprisingly, there’s more body lean than in the much lighter Boxster, and more nose dive under braking – although stopping power is strong and, despite the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-regenerative-braking-and-how-does-it-work/n25212">regenerative braking system</a>&nbsp;working away, the brakes are predictable.

The steering doesn’t exactly stream every nuance of the road surface to your fingertips but it’s accurate and weight builds up consistently as you turn in to bends. That means it gives you the confidence to drive the Cyberster quickly, and you’ll have fun doing so – just not as much as you would in an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alpine/a110/coupe/review/n185">Alpine A110</a> or a&nbsp;Boxster.

The suspension is relatively supple and smooths over bigger bumps and undulations fairly well. In short, you won’t wince your way along every bumpy road. That said, the Cyberster – or at least the GT version we’ve tried – does shimmy around noticeably over minor road imperfections. While it’s something you’re aware of rather than overly annoyed by, it does take the edge off the car’s long-distance cruising ability.

This is, of course,&nbsp;an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a>, so you'll want to know how far you can actually cruise for before plugging in to charge. Well, that depends which version you go for. All Cybersters have the same 74.4kWh (usable capacity) battery, but the lighter and less-powerful Trophy has an official range of 316 miles, compared with 276 miles for the GT.

We haven’t put the Cyberster through our scientific <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/range-test-how-far-can-electric-cars-really-go/n24836">real range tests</a> yet&nbsp;but electric cars usually fall&nbsp;about 8% to 20% short of their official ranges in mild weather, assuming you’re taking it easy. Cold weather reduces the range.

With the roof down, you’re protected pretty well from the elements thanks to a standard wind deflector between the roll hoops. That is, unless you're more than about 5ft 10in because, if so, your head will probably find itself poking out into the turbulent air above.

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In some ways&nbsp;the MG Cyberster represents a wistful gaze back at the brand’s glory days. That’s because this is a convertible&nbsp;two-seat sports car (or roadster, if you prefer), just like the MGA, MGB and MGF.

On the other hand, the Cyberster is thoroughly modern in concept. It looks very different to anything in MG’s back catalogue (there’s no retro styling here), has a name that could have been chosen by Elon Musk and –&nbsp;most importantly of all – is a fully <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a>.

The fact that it’s an electric vehicle (EV) makes it tricky to position, because right now there are no other battery-powered roadsters for us to compare with the Cyberster. A new electric Porsche Boxster is on the way in 2025&nbsp;though, and we’re crossing fingers that the much-delayed Tesla Roadster will eventually go into production.

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Then again, if you just want a sporty <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/convertibles/n17007">convertible car</a> and don’t care too much whether it’s powered by electricity or petrol, indirect rivals to the Cyberster include the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/z4/sports/review/n64">BMW Z4</a> and existing <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/boxster/sports/review/n27">Porsche 718 Boxster</a>.

Read on to find out how we rate the MG Cyberster against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/sports-cars/n24412">best sports cars</a>...

Getting into the MG Cyberster is an event in itself because it involves pushing a button and watching the whole door pivot up electrically. The "scissor&nbsp;doors" – similar to those on some <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/lamborghini">Lamborghini car models</a> –&nbsp;add plenty of drama, and also make it easier to get in and out if you're parked close to another car.

They are fairly slow to open though, so it’s a good thing you can also activate them using a key fob as you’re walking up to the car. And don’t worry: there are sensors to stop them uppercutting an innocent bystander or, indeed, you if you become distracting when standing near your Cyberster.

The driving position is relatively high by two-seat <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/sports-cars/n24412">sports car</a> standards&nbsp;but you sit closer to the road than you would in an average hatchback. The fully electric seats offer enough support, and there’s a good range of adjustment to help you get comfortable behind the wheel.

That said, there’s a good chance you’ll find it difficult to see parts of the digital driver's display behind the steering wheel. It&nbsp;consists of three screens – a 10.3in one directly behind the wheel, with a 7.0in touchscreen on either side, angled slightly towards the driver.

The trouble is, the outer two screens will, for some drivers, be obscured by the steering real, which is a pain if you're trying to follow the sat-nav directions of the one on the left.

Both the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-car-infotainment-systems-tested-and-rated/n21269">infotainment touchscreens</a> are often slow to react to presses, and although you can use buttons on the steering wheel to scroll through functions, we didn’t find that a particularly intuitive experience.

A fourth screen lower down&nbsp;is used to control the air-conditioning, the heated seats and some other&nbsp;functions. It's quicker to respond to prods than the other two, and there’s also a touch-sensitive panel that gives haptic feedback,&nbsp;allowing you to adjust the interior temperature&nbsp;without using the screen (although we'd still prefer proper physical controls).

Interior quality is generally very impressive, with synthetic leather and suede adorning the dashboard&nbsp;and the insides of the doors. Plus, depending on the paint colour, you can choose between a grey or red interior colour scheme, and a black or red roof.

Talking of the roof, it folds down electrically at the touch of a button, and takes around 10 seconds to go from closed to fully open, or vice versa.

The MG Cyberster electric sports car is fast and&nbsp;well equipped but not as agile as petrol rivals

The MG Cyberster is a two-seat <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/sports-cars/n24412">sports car</a>&nbsp;so it’s obviously never going to be the most practical car in the world. There’s enough head and leg room for a couple of tall people inside, along with lots of storage for their odds and ends.

To that end, you’ll find a couple of cupholders between the seats, pockets for your phone and wallet, a cubby under the centre armrest and a good-sized glove compartment. The door bins are small&nbsp;but covered by a lid to stop everything falling out of them when you open the scissor doors.

Behind the seats&nbsp;you’ll find a surprising amount of space for jackets and soft bags, and there’s plenty of netting to stop everything sliding around when you’re driving the Cyberster the way a sports car is supposed to be driven.

As for the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/the-cars-with-the-biggest-boots/n18791">boot size</a>, it’s a respectable 249 litres (about the same size as a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/picanto/hatchback/review/n58">Kia Picanto</a> boot). That's&nbsp;big enough for a week's shopping, luggage for&nbsp;a weekend away or even a small bag of golf clubs.

A <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/z4/sports/review/n64">BMW Z4</a> can carry more luggage, but the difference is small. The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/boxster/sports/review/n27">Porsche 718 Boxster</a> also has fractionally more luggage space overall, but that’s only when you factor in its second boot under the bonnet. The Cyberster – unlike some <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a> –&nbsp;lacks a front boot.

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With no direct rivals, the MG Cyberster is a genuinely unique – but far from perfect – all-electric sports car. On paper, the cheaper Trophy version looks most appealing, but so far we’ve only tried the ridiculously rapid 503bhp GT.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test </li> <li>Quick charging times and compatibility with the most ubiquitous types of public charging points </li> <li>Priced to be within the grasp of more than just the privileged few </li> <li>As with any car, ride comfort, practicality and ownership costs can’t be ignored</li></ul>

We define an electric car as one that runs purely on battery power and has no tailpipe to puff out nasty chemicals.

The best of the breed offer sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test cycle.

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Ride comfort shouldn’t be sacrificed at the altar of handling sharpness</li> <li>Plenty of power from a melodic engine</li> <li>Handling that doesn’t come at the expense of a back-breaking ride​​​​​</li> <li> Practicality is not essential but nice to have </li></ul>

Driving fun is right at the top of any sports car buyer's priority list, and every one of our award candidates has backroad entertainment coded into its DNA.

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